Our Hybrid program blends the joys and family closeness of homeschooling with the benefits of engaging, hands-on, structured group instruction and pacing, and provides all needed curriculum.

With the combination of in-person and at-home learning, the Hybrid program enables families to have a more direct connection to their student’s education while also allowing for quality family time, field trips, and park days.  

Home Learning Days

Parents or guardians are “Learning Coaches” on Home Learning Days. The expectation is that students have 2-3 days of Home Learning to complete each week (dependent on student learning style). RA provides families with the textbooks, materials, and instructional manuals needed to assist each student in their core subjects.  

Learning Coaches are directly involved in their students’ core subject learning and have the flexibility to schedule their Home Learning hours each day to serve their families best. Learning Coaches ensure that students are fully prepared for each Onsite Learning Day. 

The Learning Coach’s assistance and oversight are critical for Home Learning Days.

On-site Learning Days

Professional instructors work with students in a classroom setting on Onsite Learning Days. Small class sizes enable instructors to know each student well. Using a blend of classical, traditional, and project-based learning, we provide educational opportunities that prepare each student for the next level. A strong focus on character development is also integral to this program.

Farmington Hills students attend in-person core classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am-1:25 pm and may choose electives (also in person) on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, and/or Friday. The Renaissance Players program is on Wednesday. 

Highland students attend in-person core classes on Monday and Wednesday from 9 am-2:25 pm, with core classes on both days and electives on Mondays. Middle school students may choose to take electives in Farmington Hills on Friday instead of Monday.

Renaissance Academy is a drop-off program with trained staff on-site. Students are expected to maintain appropriate behavior at all times.

Our group and our classes are structured to ensure families with differing political and faith views feel comfortable and respected. We are not political and are neither a religious group nor a secular group.

Curriculum

Language Arts

• K-3rd: All About Reading, Bridge to Writing, Handwriting without Tears
• 4th-8th: Hake Grammar & Writing, assorted Literature

Math

• K: Math-U-See
• 1st-8th: Saxon Math

Social Studies:

• K:My World
• 1st-2nd: 4 year rotation Story of the World 1-2 or My World 1st or 2nd grade
• 3rd-5th: 4 year rotation Story of the World 1-3 or Michigan History
• 6th-8th: 4 year rotation Story of the World 1-4

Science:

• K: McRuffy Science
• 1st-4th: 4 year rotation Elemental Science-Grammar level: Earth Science & Astronomy, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry
• 5th: 4 year rotation Elemental Science-Logic level: Earth Science & Astronomy, Biology, Grammar level: Physics, and Chemistry
• 6th-8th: 4 year rotation Elemental Science-Logic level:Earth Science & Astronomy, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry

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Renaissance Academy reserves the right to refuse enrollment or participation to anyone for any reason except on the basis of any legally protected status.​