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The Stride Christian Academy audition process is designed to help your family explore learning in the 21st century, then decide if this is the right fit for you.

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We invite you to meet with us to share "why Stride Christian Academy" and answer any questions you have.

This meeting is aimed to be fun and informal to connect and answer questions you may have.

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We recognize that we ask you to dedicate time and thought to the process. Families who are thriving in our community often share that they truly enjoyed the process, and we hope you do too.

*At any point of these “Next Steps,” we may decide that we cannot serve your family well. Our school’s mission is to inspire each child to find a calling that will change the world! If being a part of SCA is a part of their journey, we are honored. Whether they end up as a part of our tribe or not, that’s ok; it's all a part of their story!

  • Research

    Do thorough research on our philosophy, model, and beliefs on our website with your child. Be ready to answer the question, “What most excites you about the ‘A day in the life’ video?” We will revisit this in the in-person interview.

  • Audition Form

    Let us know you're interested and complete the audition form!

    We'll then send information about upcoming events, videos and books that you may find valuable for your family!

    Audition Form
  • Read:

    a. Read or listen to the book ‘Courage to Grow’ by Laura Sandefer.

    b. Read through our Parent Contract and Parents’ Note.

    This is the agreement you sign as a parent, so it is vital for you to read and understand it thoroughly. We will go over these documents one by one at the interview.

  • Getting to know you and Interview

    a. Provide a piece of writing from your child.

    b. Answer Parent Contract questions.

    After all requirements are sent to my email, whitney@stridechristianacademy.org, and reviewed, I will send an email within 48 hours either requesting a time for a formal interview or informing you that we cannot serve you family.

After the Interview

Our top priority during the audition/interview process is to ensure we are the right fit for your family. It will help determine if we will be able to serve your family and if your child will be successful in our unique learning environment. After the interview, please allow 48 hours for us to get back to you. If we believe your child would do well at SCA, the last step would be to invite them for trial days. If we feel like we will not be able to serve you after the interview, you will be notified by email.

Trial Day(s)

Trial days are intended to immerse your child in the day-to-day of Stride Christian Academy. During your child's trial day, they will have a running partner so they can ask any questions they may have.

Final Decision

After completing the trial days, please allow 48 hours for us to decide if we would be a good fit for your family. Our school’s mission is to inspire each child to find a calling that will change the world! If being a part of SCA is a part of their journey, we are honored. Whether they end up as a part of our tribe or not, that’s ok; it's all a part of their story!

Onboarding

For all new middle and high school learners (Launchpad), you will have to complete the Onboarding Quest before your first day unless otherwise noted by the owner and mentors. This Quest equips you with Stride Christian Academy processes and shows you can work independently.

We trust the learners in our school to help with this process and include them in making decisions about who we invite into our school. One of our current Heroes in the school may give interviews, auditions, and tours to potential families.

Who is Stride Christian Academy for?

  • People who believe the traditional school system no longer works to prepare children for the modern world
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Out-of-the box thinkers
  • People who want the benefits of child-directed learning without having to make a full-time commitment to homeschooling
  • Families with flexible schedules
  • People who need flexible attendance for travel and family obligations. (We will operate on an 11-month calendar with 4-7 week sessions and breaks in between)
  • Children who want additional time to pursue their passions beyond traditional after school hours
  • People who want to maximize their family time
  • Trailblazers and trendsetters
  • Families who value their freedom and want their children to develop a love of learning

Hi, I'm Whitney Sapp. 👋

I'm the founder and Director at Stride Christian Academy

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