Frequently Asked Questions

Our school and student success is based on a cohort of students that work well together as a community.

Colossal Academy Jacksonville students are on grade level, and have typically been successful in innovative schools (Montessori, Waldorf etc.).  Our learning is very collaborative, requiring students to have very strong social skills, maturity, independence and respectfulness.  

Our teachers and curriculum are specifically selected to support students who learn differently, but not for students who need behavioral or social support.

Colossal Academy Jacksonville offers the typical middle and high school curriculum, culminating in an accredited private school diploma and transcript.  Classes are taught by experienced teachers through hands-on, project-based learning.

To be admitted to Colossal Academy Jacksonville school, parents (and students if they choose) must take a tour.  After the tour, if families are still interested in applying, they complete an application and upload documentation including IEPs. transcripts etc.  After that, Colossal may extend an invitation for the student ro visit for the day.  After the visit day, the school will make an enrollment decision.

Colossal Academy Jacksonville is a private, microschool high school enrolling now for grades 7 through 12.  

The student to teacher ratio at Colossal Academy Jacksonville is 8:1.

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Yes.  Colossal students get an accredited, private school transcript and diploma.  We use a mastery-based approach to grades.  This means, students must master (80%) the content before they move on to the next unit.  High School transcripts will translate our grades into traditional A,B,C grades.

Yes.  Colossal schools are Cognia accredited (S.A.C.S)

 Yes.  We are a private, independent school.  We have no public funding, which allows us to decide how we teach and assess our students, but means we need tuition to operate. 

For the 2025-2026 academic year, tuition is $17,000

Our core curriculum ends at 1:30 allowing time for students to participate in sports and pursue passions and work.  Starting 2025 academic year, after enrichment will be offered at 1:45 Monday - Thursday.

As a private school, transportation is not provided

School hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Classes run 9:00am - 1:30pm Monday through Friday.

Enrichments are offered at 1:45PM Monday through Thursday.

Wednesday is optional for PEP/Homeschool students.

Our entire curriculum, format, methodology, is designed to graduate students not just to get into college, but to thrive in college, career and in life as confident resilient leaders able to think critically adapt to change, negotiate, work, collaboratively, and independently. 

Colossal Academy Jacksonville was founded based on the concerns from universities, employers, parents, and students themselves, that high school graduates are increasingly unprepared for the responsibility, resilience, leadership, communication skills, time management skills, and ability to work collaboratively required to thrive after high school. 

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Through the unique, personalized learning design of Colossal Academy Jacksonville, students begin designing their path to graduation and beyond, from their first day in the classroom.

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College application prep will begin in all students’ first year, with the goal setting as well as visits from admissions officers and college counselors so students can see their path to college acceptance from the start and set their goals accordingly.

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Students will continue to be supported and guided through the college application process as students advance through high school, with opportunities for SAT/ACT prep, essay writing etc. And because of the individualized focus, as students’ interests, circumstances and goals change, so can their plan.