FAQs
General
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What ages do you teach? |
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K -12th (ages 6 - 17). |
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What subjects do you teach? |
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My child is behind grade level. Will he be placed in a class with younger students? |
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No. One unique aspect of our school is that students are unaware of their peers' academic levels. Teachers work individually with each child to support their progress, and when students are together as a class, they focus on activities that everyone is proficient in. This approach allows them to build strong peer relationships without embarrassment or self-consciousness. |
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Will my child need to take a placement test? |
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No. |
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When and where do classes take place? |
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The 2024- '25 School Year began September 14, 2024 and will end June 5, 2025. We currently meet eveey Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm in Boonton, NJ. |
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What curriculum does LHA use? |
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We exclusively use the Abeka curriculum, but due to our teaching methods, textbooks are rarely utilized. For example, Abeka does an excellent job teaching English grammar rules, but it can be tedious. To keep students engaged, we follow a cycle of one week in the book and the next week practicing through creative writing. At least, that’s the plan—it usually ends up being one week in the book and two weeks of creative writing! |
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Can I enroll my child for only one subject. |
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Yes. You can enroll your child for as many or as few subjects as you would like. |
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Will I (the parent) be required to stay or can I drop-off my child? |
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No. You are not required to stay, but you are welcome to stay if you'd like. |
Tuition
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How much does it cost? |
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$25 a week , per student. |
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Are there discounts? |
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Not at this time. |
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Will I need to purchase textbooks? |
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You may purchase books if you want, but no, you will not be required to purchase books. |
Religion
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Do I have to be a Christian to attend LHA? |
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No. However, as a Christian institution, LHA requires all students to honor the Biblical principles that govern our school. Your family will be required to sign our Statement of Faith which states that you will respect our beliefs. |
Legal
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What are the NJ Laws that govern homeschool? |
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In New Jersey, the Legislature under the compulsory education law (N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25) has permitted children to receive “equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school,” including the home. See the NJ FAQs for Homeschooling:https://www.nj.gov/education/safety/nontraditional/faq_homeschool.shtml Also, visit HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) for more complete information on homeshooling in each of the United States. |