A unique hybrid educational experience
for students in grades K-12.
As iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another.
Proverbs 27:17
Ironwood Academy is a hybrid program for parents who want more control over their child's educational experience. We combine the best of an affordable private school and the flexibility of a homeschool schedule, offering college-preparatory courses in a Christian environment taught by the most qualified and engaging teachers.
Ashley Massey to intern at National War College
Rising Junior, Ashley Massey, Lands Internship at The National War College
Ashley will be one of only 5 interns who have been selected by the NWC. She is the youngest intern in defense department history to have this honored position and she will be part of a cohort of university undergraduate and graduate students. Ashley will be paired with a War College faculty member conducting research on national military strategy issues. Her 4-week internship will run from June 15-July 15 at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington DC. Ashley is sponsored by Ironwood Academy faculty seminar leader, Dr. David Tretler, who is the retired Dean of Faculty & Academic Programs at the National War College. Dr. Tretler was impressed with Ashley as a student in his "United States in an Uncertain World" current events class at Ironwood and he facilitated her interest in one day serving the public as a foreign policy diplomat or in another civilian service capacity. Ashley is the daughter of David & Lauren Massey of Nashville.
We are a Christian, non-denominational, hybrid tutorial program for students in grades K-12. We offer a new approach to parents who want to be actively involved in their children’s educational experience and who also want more time together as a family. Imagine a balance between an affordable private school and the flexibility of a homeschool schedule. At Ironwood, we are the primary teachers; parents do not have to worry about the curriculum, content, or pacing. More like college, students attend core academic classes two days a week and work independently or with assistance to complete their assignments at home. Our Instructors are highly qualified and most have Masters degree or Ph.D.'s. Each faculty member has a wealth of experience and passion for the subjects they teach.
Students in grades K-12 attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. On those days, they receive in-person instruction in four required core academic areas: English Language Arts, History (Social Studies), Math, and Science, as well as instruction and coaching in our unique Emotional Intelligence or "EQ" program (for students in grades K-9) one day per week. Students in grades 5-12 are also able to choose an elective course such as Studio Art, Personal Finance, Spanish, or Theater Arts.
If a student needs extra academic assistance, parents can make an appointment for a free tutoring session with one of our qualified Instructors to take place on Wednesdays during the school year. Free 30-minute block tutoring appointments are available between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon on Wednesdays.
Ironwood Academy Offers Unique Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Curriculum
Ironwood collaborated with national Christian child development expert, Dr. Joshua Straub, to curate a first-of-its-kind emotional intelligence (EQ) curriculum that is taught to all students in grades K-9. Ironwood Academy’s objective is to provide an emotionally-safe environment in which students (and parents) will be given specific tools to identify and regulate emotions and, just as importantly, to recognize and respect others’ feelings. The curriculum includes training on neurobiological concepts regarding brain structure, development and function; healthy problem solving and coping skills; cognitive flexibility and language processing; as well as teaching and practicing listening and social skills.
