+ Is Threefold Schoolhouse accredited?

Yes, our program is accredited through the International Association of Learner Driven Schools. Threefold Schoolhouse is a homeschool co-op where parents are responsible for complying with all Pennsylvania homeschool laws. Parents, students, and Guides work together throughout the year to set appropriate learning plans and goals.

+ How long is Threefold Schoolhouse in session each year?

We operate on a 10 month calendar but our flexible program allows families to travel together during the year without sacrificing any learning.

+ Is Threefold Schoolhouse right for my child?

Threefold is the right place for your child if they…

• Wish traditional school was more challenging and engaging.
• Enjoy doing projects around their interests with just a few dozen young people.
• Build, create, innovate, or make art.
• See things differently.
• Care about their future, want to find a calling, and want to change the world.
• Are kind, hardworking, and committed to doing their best.

+ How can our family afford this amazing opportunity?

In addition to modest tuition, we offer sibling discounts and a per family maximum. Schedule a call to learn more details about current tuition rates.

+ How does self-paced learning happen at Threefold Schoolhouse?

We provide a 21st century learning environment using the latest in educational technology for self-paced mastery of reading, writing, and math skills. Students are placed according to ability so that our program can meet the student right where they are, and they move on to the next level only after the content has been mastered, which ensures there are no learning gaps. The incredible adaptive software that we utilize is able to offer rigorous practice of these core skills in less than two hours each day, while freeing up the rest of the day for engaging, project-based collaborative learning.

+ How do I apply for my child to attend Threefold Schoolhouse?

Here is how our application process works:

1. Introduce yourself. Schedule a call or contact us below to arrange another meeting with Charissa Mitchell, Head of School. Dive deep, ask lots of questions and attend a tour. We have many great resources to help you understand our model and consider whether your family would be a good fit at Threefold Schoolhouse.
2. Complete Application. Request an application from Charissa.
3. Collaborative Interview and Visit Day. After we receive your completed application, you and your child may be invited for an informal in-person collaborative interview and a Visit Day in our studios. This will give us the chance to ask questions and learn together to determine if we are a good fit for your family.
4. Invitation to Enroll. We will inform you of our invitation decision within two weeks of your visit day.

+ Do you group children into grades?

We believe that students learn best when working with others both younger and older than themselves rather than split up into groups based solely on age. In addition to individualized curriculum, students work together in multi-age groups. This allows children to be both teachers and learners, further developing each student's own learning.

+ Is Threefold Schoolhouse a religious program?

While we expose learners to the importance of exploring spiritual questions and stress the importance of historical Christianity in Western civilization, we welcome families of all faiths to our studio and promise to work to create a community where it is safe to dig deeper into one’s own faith journey.

+ Without homework and frequent test taking, how do I know my child is learning?

Students celebrate the mastery of tools, skills, and character by earning badges, assembling portfolios, and taking part in public exhibitions. Public exhibitions allow students to present work to experts, customers, or the public for a real-world test. Parents and students use our online platform to monitor progress in Core Skills like reading, writing, math, and character development. Electronic and hard copy Portfolios capture rough drafts, photos, videos, and other creative work. Once a year, we offer the Iowa standardized test, and you know what? Most of our students score 1-2 grade levels ahead of the national average.