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  • About
    • Our Story and Mission
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  • Our Approach
    • How We Learn
    • Daily Schedule
  • Tuition & Enrollment
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    • Enrollment
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OUR APPROACH

How We Learn

Learning should feel meaningful—not mechanical.
That’s why we blend the structure of classical education with hands-on discovery. Students are given time and space to truly understand what they’re learning, with a focus on mastery, not just checking boxes.

Small class sizes, strong relationships, and personalized pacing ensure every child grows in both skill and confidence.

What Sets Us Apart

Small Class Sizes
Low student-to-teacher ratios allow for personalized attention and meaningful connection.


Mastery Over Busywork
We move with intention—ensuring students understand core concepts. Practice looks like repetition, discussion, and application, not worksheets for the sake of filling time.


Classical Core, Creative Delivery
Students study foundational subjects like reading, writing, math, and history with timeless tools—while also engaging in projects, storytelling, nature study, and the arts.


Whole-Child Focus
We honor each student’s emotional, social, and academic development. Learning is balanced with movement, play, imagination, and moments of rest.

What We Teach

Our curriculum blends classical foundations with hands-on, age-appropriate learning.  While every year is tailored to our students, these core areas guide our classroom:


Language Arts 

Phonics, narration, early writing, and great books


Math
Conceptual learning, real-life applications, and daily review


Science & Nature
Simple experiments, nature study, and curiosity-led themes


History & Geography
Story-based lessons, timelines, and cultural awareness


Enrichment
Art, music, movement, life skills, and daily read-alouds

See our Day-to-Day

We’d love to share more about how we help kids grow, think deeply, and fall in love with learning.

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We’re Opening September 15! 🎉

Olive Tree Academy is now enrolling for Fall 2025.
Spots are limited—apply today to reserve your child’s place in our small, whole-child learning community.

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