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In general, microschools fall under the homeschooling umbrella.  While some microschools are considered private schools, Transitions Microschool is a learning center for homeschooling families looking to add enrichment, excitement, projects, and fun with peers to their homeschool curriculum.

Many private and microschools are faith based learning centers. Transitions Microschool does not prescribe to a particular religion. TMS feels that an individual's faith is personal and students are best guided on their journey through discussions with their families and religious leaders. 

Transitions Microschool is pleased to have state certified teachers.  Although private schools and microschools are not required by law to be certified, TMS wants families to feel confident that their students are in qualified, experienced hands. Certification information available on request.

Transitions Microschool is open to any and all middle grades students.  Our focus is from grades 4-8, or approximate ages 9-14. We provide many opportunities for students to thrive and grow. We cater to students who did not flourish in a traditional school either due to anxiety, being neurodivergent, gifted, or needing smaller class sizes.  Students who were bullied or isolated will find a safe place at TMS.  We hope to have a wide range of diverse abilities, talents, and personalities to make our sessions dynamic and engaging for all of our learners.  

Transitions Microschool expects all students to come to sessions with an open mind, a willingness to try something new, and appropriate behavior.  Normal middle school goofiness is expected and enjoyed.  At TMS, we are happy to do silly.  Many students who previously had behavioral issues in public schools have found success with us, due to having more frequent hands-on activities, movement, and opportunities to express themselves, so we are more than willing to discuss individual behavioral concerns.  

Homeschooling and microschooling do not issue grades like a traditional public school. Homeschooling families are required to submit either a portfolio that shows progress -OR- have their students sit for state tests at their zoned public school.  Students at Transitions Microschool will have 2-4 academic artifacts per session (8-16 per trimester) to add to their portfolio for teacher evaluation.  Teachers at TMS are certified and able to sign off on any paperwork required.

Transitions Microschool does not offer "courses" as you would see in a traditional public school.  We have units that focus on a combination of reading, writing, history, civics, science, math, art, and computer science.  The units integrate aspects of multiple subjects into a comprehensive unit of study with a culminating task or project as well as a field trip.  Click on EVENTS to see our upcoming units.

Our schedule on paper looks traditional, but in reality, we are all about flexibility.  Students are not changing classes, so if they need more time for an area of support, but less time for an area of strength, we can easily adjust.  Our goal at TMS is to adapt our schedule to meet our students needs, and give them the time they need to find their success.  We have also build plenty of Brain Breaks and time to play or just relax in our schedule.  Please go to the bottom of our PROGRAMS page to see our schedule.

No. We are set up a little differently. We do three trimesters during the year (Spring, Summer, Fall), and we generally follow a "Three Weeks On - One Week Off" schedule, but we go year round.  We have more time off around the winter holidays. Summer sessions offer additional learning opportunities that families may choose to attend. Families have the option to adjust their sessions if they have travel plans or need flexibility with their schedules.  

We ask families to commit to a full trimester when signing up (Spring, Summer, or Fall).  A four day trimester would cost $2600.00, and a two day trimester would cost $1400.  This breaks down to $10-11 per hour of in-person instructional time. Please visit PROGRAMS for our full menu of prices and services.

Yes! We are very happy to be an approved provider of both small group and individual tutoring.  

We will open soon for registration, but before students register for full-time, we would like to meet parents and students for a chat about learning goals and educational needs.  We want to make sure we can provide each individual student what they need for success. Our learning center may not be the best fit for every student, and we want to meet prospective students and families before they sign up or pay fees.  Please go to BOOK to schedule your 20 minute tour and chat.