ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR OUR SPRING 2023 SESSION.

Discovery Days is a seasonal Monday only program for students 

   ages 4 - 7 years old from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Children can attend Forest School!

and 

   ages 4 - 15 years old from 12:30 - 2:30 PM. Families can choose from Forest School (ages 4 - 7); Explorer's Club (ages 7 - 11) or Outdoor Adventure Skills (ages 9 - 15)!

Our two10-week session program runs from: 

Fall session:  September 12th  through November 14th

        and 

Spring session: March 6th through May 22nd  (see Calendar). 

For the Morning Program students may be

          dropped off between 9:15 - 9:30 AM and picked up between 11:30 - 11:35 AM

For the Afternoon Program  

          dropped off between 12:15 - 12:30 PM and picked up between 2:30 - 2:35 PM

The Discovery Day program offers 

-Forest School sessions! In Forest School your child can enjoy the beauty of nature while learning! This outdoor-designed learning time will explore the wonderful 5-acres that Mighty Roots Academy has to offer. Along with highlighting natural learning opportunities through adventuring and playing, forest schoolers will have two learning guide prepared Learning Times each program day. These lessons will inspire interest in academics without formal pressure. 

-Explorer's Club allows students the great opportunity to dive deep into nature themed unit studies. By using STEM projects, poetry, nature journaling, group projects, games and survival skills we will embark on understanding and appreciating the natural world around us! Students will also engage and learn more about one other.

-Outdoor Adventure Skills gives students hands-on experience with the natural world. Students will develop skills to help them navigate the great outdoors as well as wilderness survival skills. Some of this year's topics may include:  Plant identification, water filtration, fire starting, campfire cooking, hand woodworking skills, outdoor games, archery, slingshots, and other topics according to students’ interests. Additional Materials: Fixed-blade knife required for some topics. 

Students are placed in classes based on enrollment periods: 

1) Current students enrolling in a new/different program 

2) New enrollments. We try to give all students their first choice of classes. If a first choice class reaches maximum enrollment, students will be offered their second choice if applicable.

•  In order to ensure a highly productive and safe environment for all our students, Mighty Roots Academy requires that any parent staying on the grounds remain in the parking lot. There are several nearby restaurants, parks and attractions that offer entertainment and other conveniences. 
•  Most courses allow a maximum of 12 students, but final determination is made individually for each course.
• Courses in which less than 5 students enroll may be cancelled at the discretion of the director.  

Homeschool Academy full day, drop-off program is available on Tuesdays/Thursdays for ages 5 - 15. Check the Homeschool Academy page!  

Creative Options courses, single classes or full day for ages 5 - 15, are available on Wednesdays. Check the Creative Options page!

Our Forest School for 5 - 7 year olds is available on Wednesday mornings with additional programs in the afternoon geared towards this same age group as well!

• All classes are multiage, use an active learning approach and reinforce learning across multiple subjects when applicable.
• Learning is taken outdoors whenever possible. Students should come with weather appropriate clothing and a change of clothing each day.
• Schoolwork is self-contained within the program day therefore students do not receive daily homework.

• $100 per session or 
• $150 for the full year if enrolling in the fall for both Fall and Spring sessions

 Payment is due on July 10th for fall or both sessions or divided into 4 convenient monthly payments.

Tuition per 10-week session:

• $200 per student per a session/ $400 per student for both Fall and Spring sessions or 
• 4 monthly payments of $50 due the 10th of July, Aug., Sept., Oct. for the Fall Session or due the 10th of Jan., Feb., March, April for the Spring Session ($10 monthly convenience fee added for monthly payment option)

•  Enroll for 2 sessions in the Fall and receive a $50 discount!

•  Enrollment is per session. Enrolling late or stopping early still requires full payment(s).
• A $10 monthly convenience charge for monthly payments will be assessed per student.
• All payments can be made:
  • Cash 
  • via check
    • Make all checks payable to: Mighty Roots Academy
    • Mail to: 3600 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Grandview, MO 64030, United States
  • via Venmo (@Renee-Bichel)
  • Family's Personal Bank Bill Pay Option

Mighty Roots Academy accepts all enrollment documents online! If you would like to look at a paper document, feel free to print the documents below. Mighty Roots Academy will not be able to accept hard paper copy or pictures of the following forms. Thank you for your understanding!

Fill out the following documents in order to enroll for the Homeschool Academy Program. If your family chooses to enroll in multiple programs, fill out the documents below and then the Course Selection Form located on the other program's page.

Application for Enrollment

Course Selection Form

Policies and Procedures