Start with the bend in mind.
Our mission is to equip K - 12th grade families
to discover and grow in their God-given bend.
Every family is unique, and we believe their education experience should be made to match.
Using customized biblical education shaped by your family’s unique bend, our goal is to raise up generations of strong, disciple-making families starting in the most foundational years.
Our Four Foundations
Through an original discovery framework, we equip families to use the unique bend of their student as the lens in which they learn to learn.
Using a hybrid model, we support families who desire the customization of home education with the guidance and accountability of classroom instruction.
Informed by their unique bend, we engage students’ interests and skills with age-appropriate, real-world application opportunities.
We know a student’s academic success is directly related to their moral instruction. All curriculum is rooted in an evangelical Christian worldview.
What Makes Us Different:
Hybrid academic model and innovative educational philosophy
Parent-partnered educational model, empowering families to customize their learning journey
Concentration on trait-focused discovery and growth for the family
Application-oriented outcomes according to your students’ unique bend
The BEND Method
“Is it the curriculum? The environment? Or my kid? How has God wired them?
The BEND Method is the original approach to education being innovated here at WaterStone Academy.
The BEND Method engages a variety of assessments and technology to:
Match students with their best educational approach
Map their unique qualities
Make lesson plans
Measure their progress over time
The shared vocabulary creates a common language between the classroom and the homeroom, creating opportunity for the greatest tools in education — consistency and communication.
Not an Academy student, but still want to learn how you can discover and grow in your God-given bend?
Join a Workshop.
Lower School Programs
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Roots — Core Track
For families seeking consistency and clarity, our Core Track provides:
Self-contained classrooms with dedicated teachers
Thoughtfully designed lesson plans and assignments
Engaging, project-based learning and science experiments
Resources to support parents as active educational partners
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Roots Academic Track
At WaterStone Academy, our Core Academic Track is crafted for families seeking a thoughtfully designed educational journey that seamlessly bridges the classroom and home. This track provides prepared lesson plans and structured weekly assignments, creating a cohesive partnership between parents and educators.
Each grade enjoys a self-contained classroom, where young learners are immersed in a vibrant environment filled with hands-on science experiments, collaborative and independent activities, and meaningful academic accountability.
Students in the Core Track will attend class on campus Mondays 8:30am - 2:30pm. During this time, they will experience instruction, movement and hands-on exploration.
During the other days of the week, students continue their work at home in partnership with their parents. We believe this hybrid model allows families to experience the customization of home education with an educational support system.
Schedule & Features
One day on campus (Monday)
Self-contained classroom
Art class rotation
1st-3rd grade students rotate into a dedicated art class.
Kindergarteners engage in art activities directly within their classroom.
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The Core Academic Track empowers families by delivering a well-rounded curriculum enriched with purposeful assignments, creative projects, and learning resources.
Core Subjects & Learning Highlights
Reading Comprehension
Writing Composition
Grammar
Vocabulary
Science
Social Studies
Bible
Art
Curriculum
Through our curated book list, students dive into unit studies for each book, blending literature with exciting hands-on learning. Families receive:Educator-Prepared Home Lesson Plans (HLPs): A guide for enriching and extending learning at home.
Online Classroom (FACTS): An online portal offering valuable resources and tools to support studies.
Classroom Educator Support: Accessible guidance to ensure parents and students thrive.
Parent Partnership
At home, parents customize their educational experience by rounding out core with Bible, math, reading instruction, spelling and handwriting.
Underscored by the BEND Method, our educators observe, identify, apply and evaluate the qualities that make students unique and map their lesson plans and in-class strategies accordingly — strategies parents are empowered to continue at home.
Customized Curriculum
The WaterStone Academy difference is we offer curriculum consultations, matching our recommended curriculums to your family’s bend. As a parent partner, these subjects are taught at home in order to meet the student at the level of personalization you need. Our recommended resources will set you up for success as you engage in these skills throughout the school year.At WaterStone Academy, we’re not just educating; we’re nurturing minds, hearts, and lifelong learners. The Core Academic Track offers a Christ-centered, academically robust foundation for your child’s success.
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Tuition for K-2nd grade students in the core track for the 2025-2026 school year is $2,095.
This year, we are willing to partner with families with the StepUp FES-UA and PEP scholarships.
For more information, please see our 2025-2026 Fee Summary and Financial Agreement.
Branches — Enrichment Track (K-5th Grade)
Ideal for those who value flexibility, our Enrichment Track features:
Creative and interactive classrooms
Lessons in arts, sciences, and character-building
Opportunities for collaboration and peer connection
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Branches Track
At WaterStone Academy, our Enrichment Track is designed for families who value the flexibility to tailor their own weekly lesson plans and select curricula that best suit their child’s unique learning style. This track provides students with enriching classroom experiences that connect Biblical principles with hands-on learning, creativity, and peer engagement.
Students in the Enrichment Track benefit from a nurturing blend of homeroom classes and specialized classes that explore the arts and sciences, fostering both academic and character growth. Our goal is to partner with families by providing dynamic classroom experiences that supplement and enhance parent-developed home studies.
Students in the Enrichment Track will attend class on campus Wednesdays 8:30am - 2:30pm. During this time, they will experience instruction, movement and hands-on exploration.During the other days of the week, students continue their work at home in partnership with their parents. We believe this hybrid model allows families to experience the customization of home education with an educational support system.
Schedule & Features
One day on campus
Homeroom class
Morning chapel
Music class rotation
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Enriching Learning Experiences
Class period rotations vary by grade and include:Bible & Character Building
Social Studies
Supplemental Thematic Math
Hands-on Science
Music & Movement
Family Support Resources
To further empower parents, the Enrichment Track includes:Family Connection Page: A resource hub with optional launch activities for at-home learning extensions.
Online Classroom (FACTS): An online portal with optional activity resources to complement classroom experiences.
The Enrichment Track at WaterStone Academy is a partnership rooted in faith and creativity, offering a collaborative and joyful educational journey that honors each family's approach to learning.
Underscored by the BEND Method, our educators observe, identify, apply and evaluate the qualities that make students unique and map their lesson plans and in-class strategies accordingly.
Together, we provide children with a foundation of Biblical truth, academic exploration, and meaningful relationships.
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Tuition for K-2nd grade students for the 2025-2026 school year is $1,390.
This year, we are willing to partner with families with the StepUp FES-UA and PEP scholarships.
For more information, please see our 2025-2026 Fee Summary and Financial Agreement.
Roots + Branches — Comprehensive Track
This comprehensive option blends both tracks, offering:
Two enriching days on campus
Unified themes across subjects to deepen understanding
A holistic approach to student growth and development
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Roots and Branches Track
The Comprehensive Two-Day Track at WaterStone Academy combines the best features of our Core and Enrichment tracks, offering a holistic educational experience that seamlessly integrates structured learning with creative exploration. Designed for families seeking a well-rounded, Christ-centered approach, this track blends self-contained classrooms, subject-specific rotations, and enriching activities that foster academic growth, character development, and community.
Schedule & Features
Two days on campus (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Self-contained classrooms for focused core subject instruction
Subject-specific rotations to explore the arts, sciences, and other enriching disciplines
Morning Chapel to begin each day with worship and character-building lessons
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Core Subjects & Rotational Learning
Students will enjoy a rich blend of foundational academics and engaging, hands-on learning, including:Reading Comprehension
Writing Composition
Grammar & Vocabulary
Bible & Character Building
Social Studies
Supplemental Math Skills
Hands-on Science
Art
Music & Movement
Enhanced Family Support
To ensure seamless learning beyond the classroom, families have access to:Teacher-Prepared Home Lesson Plans (HLPs): Extend classroom lessons into at-home studies.
Family Connection Page: Offers optional launch activities to deepen learning.
Online Classroom (FACTS): A digital platform with resources and activities to support your child’s journey.
The WaterStone Difference
This two-day track is more than just academics—it’s a partnership between home and school that nurtures your child’s mind, heart, and spirit. Underscored by the BEND Method, our educators observe, identify, apply and evaluate the qualities that make students unique and map their lesson plans and in-class strategies accordingly.By blending structure with creativity and Biblical truth, we provide an environment where students can thrive academically and grow in their faith while building strong, meaningful relationships with their peers.
At WaterStone Academy, we prepare students to be thoughtful, lifelong learners with a foundation rooted in the power of the gospel. Join us for a comprehensive, engaging, and faith-filled educational experience!
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Tuition for K-2nd grade students for the 2025-2026 school year is $3,485.
This year, we are willing to partner with families with the StepUp FES-UA and PEP scholarships.
For more information, please see our 2025-2026 Fee Summary and Financial Agreement.
Lower School Programs
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
For the 2025-2026 year, 3rd-5th grade students are eligible to join our Branches Track!
Upper School Program (6th-12th Grade)
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Students will come to campus Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am - 3pm. During this time, they will experience a facilitated environment involving collaborative study in select electives, independent study, breaks, PE, Writing and Math tutoring.
During the other days of the week, students continue their work at home in partnership with their parents. We believe this hybrid model allows families to experience the customization of home education with an educational support system.
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For our Home Education Enrichment Pilot we partner with families navigating the new endeavors of upper school.
We want families to experience the best of hybrid education, especially as their 7th-12th grade students step closer to higher education and career. This stage of education not only engages new academic skill, but also new social and emotional skills as well. This is what led us to design this program around these skills.
In this Track, older students enjoy a facilitated space for core subjects in the morning that teaches independent study techniques, collaborative practice, and tutoring in Math and Writing for a couple hours a week.
In the afternoons, we offer electives to enrich the upper school experience and prepare students for graduation and life beyond.
This school year, we will be offering:
Government
Personal Finance
Health and Nutrition
Big Small Talk -- a course entirely on the art of communication, teaching language arts and communication basics such as networking, writing a pitch, writing a professional email, and even creating a meeting agenda.
The second original Bend Method course is Trait-Focused Learning. Here, we have students take our Bend Method assessments. From there, we teach them and create application-oriented activities based off their personalized results. These activities are designed to show them how their Bend helps them work within groups and individually.
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Tuition for 7th-12th grade students for the 2025-2026 school year is $2,900 ($96 per school week).
This year, we are willing to partner with families with the StepUp FES-UA and PEP scholarships.
For more information, please see our 2025-2026 Fee Summary and Financial Agreement.
Small Classroom Sizes
While on campus, students engage in hands-on instruction within small classroom sizes (1:15 teacher-student ratio). They receive instruction from facilitators and tutors committed to your child’s academic excellence, as well as the discovery and growth of every child’s bend.
Customized Curriculum
As part of our mission to provide customized biblical education, students in the homeschool enrichment pilot bring in curriculum of their choice to each class day. During facilitated independent learning times, students learn time management, prioritization and other key motivation skills to engage in work — at their level, at their pace, in their own style.
Collaboration Times
In addition to the independent learning times, students engage in collaboration courses designed to empower students to take on interdisciplinary projects that cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills.
For the 2025-2026 school year, students can participate in select electives in the afternoon, preparing them for graduation and beyond.
Courses such as:
Personal Finance
Government
Health and Nutrition
Big Small Talk (Original Course)
Trait-Focused Learning (Original Course)
Empower students to excel as Christ-centered learners, scholars and co-creators in the world around them.
In Big Small Talk, students learn and practice developmentally engaging communication skills and a real-world project. In Trait-Focused Time, students learn about their unique bend and how that impacts the ways they communicate, feel motivated, stressed, and work together best during group settings. Finally, students engage in a Chapel Planning Time, where students learn, practice, plan and execute the skills necessary to host each class day’s Chapel in the mornings. Together, these collaboration times give students confidence as they develop real-life skills and build relationships.
Tutoring
We want your child to experience success right where they are in their academic journey. For our pilot year, we are offering Math Tutoring and Writing Tutoring during our daily schedule. Tutors will offer insights and inspiration tailored to the student’s unique strengths and stresses.
CURRICULUM CONSULTATION
CURRICULUM CONSULTATION
“What curriculum do I choose? How do I know what’s best for my child?”
At WaterStone Academy, we believe every parent needs a partner. We offer Curriculum Consultations for K-12th families. We would love to partner with you in helping you find a curriculum that fits your Bend, helping both you and your child enjoy the journey of home education.
Attend a Coffee & Q&A.
Ask questions. Find inspiration.
If you envision your family experiencing the depth of Christ-centered education within a trait-focused, parent-partnered, application-oriented approach, but you’re not sure where to start, we encourage you to join WSA founder, Raeli Miller, for coffee and Q&A.
ADMISSIONS
Apply Today
Admissions for the 2024-2025 school year is now open.
While it does not guarantee acceptance into the program, an Admissions Application does indicate the family's interest, commitment and willingness to partner with us in this innovative education experience.
An Admissions Application gives us a glimpse into your heart and family, as well as helps us know how to prepare our faculty accordingly for the upcoming school year.
EMPLOYMENT
Apply for Faculty Today
We are currently accepting applications for K-6th educators, home education room facilitators, and tutoring positions. Please continue to check this website for future employment opportunities.