Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes, we are in the process of becoming a direct payment school and will accept Opportunity Scholarships for both full time and part time students. To take advantage of the NC Opportunity Scholarship, apply before the deadline of March 2, 2026. You can apply here. Note that our school is not yet listed in the direct payment school list, but will be over the coming months. You can select “unknown” in the dropdown list for now, as you have until October 1st to select a school through the portal.

  • Yes, we offer both full time and part time options. Students can be enrolled full time, for full days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We also offer courses “à la carte” where families can select specific courses and students can come during the selected course timeslots.

  • St. John’s Orthodox Academy is a legally recognized, diploma-granting institution, and we are in the process of registering with the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE).

    Why we are intentionally unaccredited: We choose to remain independent of secular accreditation bodies. This autonomy ensures our curriculum is governed by the Church’s traditions rather than shifting secular benchmarks, while also redirecting administrative costs away from bureaucracy and into the classroom.

    Our Standards of Excellence:

    • State-Verified: Our standing is in the process of becoming verified by the NCSEAA, allowing us to participate in the NC Opportunity Scholarship program.

    • University-Ready: Our University Model fosters the self-discipline and independent study habits required for college success through our two-day "Satellite" schedule.

    • Objective Testing: We utilize nationally standardized testing annually to validate academic growth and ensure our students remain competitive.

    Our students graduate with a valid high school diploma, a rigorous academic portfolio, and the mature study habits necessary for higher education.

  • It is not a homeschool co-op, but we do have options for students who are homeschooled to be co-enrolled by selecting ala carte classes from our course catalog.

  • Yes, we value parent volunteers and require parents of full time students to volunteer at least 20 hours per academic year during open school hours as Teacher Assistants to the lead teacher. Parents of part-time students can also volunteer as Teacher Assistants.


    To provide a seamless learning environment, parents may schedule a 45–60 minute classroom observation with 24–48 hours' notice, provided they maintain a silent, non-interactive "fly on the wall" presence in designated seating.

  • Our academic foundation is built on The Good and the Beautiful (TGTB), Novare, and The Children’s Garden of the Theotokos, with the Prologue of Ohrid serving as our daily heartbeat.

    A Unified Educational Model

    • The Good and the Beautiful (TGTB): Used for core subjects. Its "Family Style" units allow multiple ages to learn together, while its visual structure supports parent-led instruction during at-home "Satellite Days."

    • Novare: Utilized for Earth Science, Biology, and Physical Science.

    • Sonlight: Utilized for Math, History, and Literature. Sonlight provides a rigorous, literature-rich approach to higher education, utilizing "Living Books" to prepare students for college-level inquiry.

    • The Children’s Garden of the Theotokos: A tactile, beauty-focused baseline that introduces our students to the life of the Church.

    Living the Orthodox Tradition Faith is our atmosphere, not an isolated subject. We anchor our studies through:

    • The Prologue of Ohrid: Our daily anchor. By following the Lives of the Saints, Feast Days, and Hymns of Praise, students experience history and theology through the Church’s living memory.

    The Liturgical Cycle: Our schedule follows the traditional Church calendar, ensuring academic learning and spiritual formation remain inseparable.

  • For students on the NC Opportunity Scholarship:

    Full Time: $7148-$$7,942 sliding scale, depending on Opportunity Scholarship Amount granted to the student

    Part Time, Courses Ala Carte: $1000 per year-long course

    For self-pay families (50% off):

    Full Time: $3574

    Part Time: $500 per class, except PE, which is $250

    We understand some families may need support with monthly payments or an additional discount. Please use our contact form to reach out to us about this, and we will do what we can to help!