Joyful learning for your child,

time back with your family

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Learn more about Zoe Camps

A hybrid academy

Interested in summer camp?

for K-3rd grade opening

fall 2024 in New Orleans

Have you been frustrated by an education program where:

Your child feels burned out rather than inspired to learn?
Being outside and time for play is limited?
Tests and grades seem more important than literature, creative arts, and hands-on learning?

Our Values

As a parent, are you:

Interested in homeschooling, but overwhelmed by the thought of doing it all on your own?
Currently homeschooling, but seeking more balance and a like-minded support system?
Longing to provide an unhurried childhood and collaborative learning for your family?

At Zoe Learning House, we are right there with you.

SET TO YOUR CHILD'S PACE

LIVING BOOKS + CREATIVE ARTS

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

CURRICULUM SUPPORT

Enriching the whole child,

A LOVING, CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE

TIME OUTSIDE

We believe in sharing rich literature and integrating visual arts, theater, music, and movement in order to make learning come alive.

Your child will build confidence and joy as their learning is designed to their personal mastery level in reading, math, and writing. We do not follow a "one size fits all" pace.

Our small groups and family-style project time, daily class meetings and social-emotional learning build teamwork and kindness.

We provide Individual Placement Evaluation in reading and math to direct your curriculum purchase. Reading and math will have a guided plan for home and school. All other subjects will have optional guides for home days, so you can customize to meet your family's needs.

We believe every person is born with inherent worth given by God, and seek to model and point children to integrity, empathy, and courage in a Christian environment.

We understand how beneficial time outdoors is for human well-being, in all types of weather whenever possible. Every day we will aim for 2 hours or more of time outside for learning, eating, and free play.

More about our approach

A balance of two Community Learning Days and three Home Learning Days each week

K-3rd Hybrid Academy

partnering with families.

A pattern of putting children first

At Zoe Learning House, we have a demonstrated history of serving children and families. Our founder and lead teacher, Emily Barnitz, has worked as a certified elementary and early childhood educator for 14 years in public, international, and museum roles.

She has directly taught over 650 children in the classroom, in addition to mentoring and training other teachers. Mrs. Barnitz has developed responsive practices that build community and connection with her students. She considers it a true honor to partner with families to help each child thrive as who they were created to be.

Bringing together the best of homeschool and private education

At Zoe Learning House, we know you want your child to be prepared for their future, but not at the expense of their childhood. A small, supportive learning environment that provides personal attention has the power to help your child shine in their strengths, receive support at their own pace, pursue meaningful projects, and develop as a lifelong learner–with time and space for childhood wonder. Traditional schooling options may not always be the best fit for each family or child, causing feelings of burnout or just trying to get a good grade. We believe every child has an innate desire to learn, and that education should inspire and nurture their development.

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We understand the challenge of navigating the educational landscape for your child, and want you to know you are not alone. This is why we designed a learning option that is hands-on, creative, and life-giving, based on a philosophy that honors the personhood and brilliance of each child, while partnering with families. Welcome to the balance between the freedom of homeschool and the community and support of a private school.

How It Works

2-Day Hybrid Academy

Tuesdays + Thursdays

9:30am - 3:00pm

August 15, 2024 -

May 15, 2025

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

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$285 / month

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Entering K-3rd grade students
2 at-Zoe learning days
3 at-home learning days
Guided curriculum plan for reading + math
Optional plans for other subjects
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Children are not given traditional letter grades, but progress reports are rubric-based on holistic growth and for parent reference only, so children can grow at their own pace and not carry the burden of being constantly measured.
Special family events year-round, including picnics, art and project showcases, market day, Christmas program, and our Spring Family Concert.
Designed to be affordable for families while still providing a high-quality program.
Home-and-school connections and student portfolio with photos through Seesaw platform.

Extended time for outdoors and free play
Optional monthly Saturday field trips
Creative arts integration and project-based learning
Student interest-led studies in science/SS, including STEM design challenges.
Family-style science/SS
Collaborative work and character development focus
Intentionally low-tech, based on building relationships with others and the world.
Artist, Author, and Composer spotlights throughout year
"Creative Charlotte Mason" approach–CM and Reggio Emilia-inspired methods

Individual Placement Evaluation in reading and math
Support in the process of registering as a homeschool in Louisiana (this is pretty simple!), ongoing support for any homeschool questions.

Guided plan in reading and math. All other subjects will have optional suggestions for home days, so you can customize to your family's homeschool.
Short, age-appropriate lessons to encourage focus
Student-paced small group instruction for reading and math
Reading and math curriculum are hands-on with tactile connections for concepts.