Upon registration, an Enlightium counselor will determine if your student will be placed into the Standard or Honors program based on scores on the Enlightium entrance tests and grades from the previous school.

Students in grades 3–8 who score above 85% for their grade level on Enlightium entrance tests and who displayed above average performance on the previous school progress report (B and above) may be considered for Enlightium Honor courses. Per a parent’s request and an Enlightium counselor's recommendation/approval, this student may be enrolled in Enlightium Honor courses. These courses demand more effort from students since they explore curricula at greater depths and degree of complexity.

The criteria for Enlightium Honor courses for students in grades 9–12 require more rigorous evaluation of entrance tests’ results and transcript evaluation. Honor courses are identified as “HR” on Enlightium transcripts. Additionally, Honor courses are not NCAA approved and need not be assigned to students seeking eligibility to compete as an athlete at the collegiate level. Honor courses have a weighted GPA value of +0.5 to the student’s final GPA.

The Enlightium Standard program is less challenging than Honors, yet more advanced than public school standard courses.

Yes, Enlightium Academy offers Concurrent Credit through Northwest Nazarene University and Advanced Placement courses through College Board for grades 10–12. These types of courses demand the highest level of participation, peer collaboration, and quality of work from students. Students may need to start the AP course(s) as early as July to get ready to take the AP exam in May. The AP/CC programs allow students to participate in a college level course and earn college credits while still in high school. An Enlightium counselor will work with parents to determine if the student would be able to manage and be successful in Honors or AP/CC courses.

Advanced Placement is identified on transcripts as “AP” and Concurrent Credits as “CC”. Both have a weighted value of +1.0 to the student's final GPA.

For students who find themselves in the difficult position of falling behind academically or struggling emotionally, the Bridge Program is designed to provide those families with the resources that help students progress. Credit recovery courses can also be taken to recover previously failed coursework or to find and fill gaps in a student’s education. Students take pre-tests on previously learned material to help identify those gaps and are assigned only the lessons based on the questions that were missed. This way, students can quickly catch up by excluding the information they already know. The Enlightium counselor will work with parents to assign the appropriate program to ensure their student’s success.

Enlightium Academy's Bridge Program will provide accommodations to the student’s coursework for a specific period of time to allow the student to get caught up and prepared to transition back after one quarter of completion (the required minimum) to a standard academic program. High school counselors will review the student’s entrance test results and their records from the previous school to determine what program would be most appropriate for the student.

Enlightium Academy teachers will answer academic questions from your student via messages within the Ignitia platform, over the phone, or through online screen-sharing sessions, depending on the support package chosen. Between our well-written curriculum and qualified Enlightium faculty, students will receive as much help as necessary to master the material and move forward in their education.

Enlightium Academy’s English Language Learners (ELL) Program offers students in grades 8-12, whose first language is not English, the opportunity to receive support in English language learning through modified courses, targeted English language practice and lessons, and instruction by an ELL certified instructor.

Students with learning challenges will be evaluated carefully, with consideration of the type and severity of the challenge, as well as Enlightium’s capacity to accommodate the challenges.

Although we enroll students identified as needing Individualized Education Program (IEP) services, Enlightium Academy does not assess or update service plans. We customize curriculum, assignments, and academic standards for families that seek adaptations through a service plan in collaboration with each student’s resident district and based on the resident district created and managed Individual Service Plan (ISP). Students that would like to access our academic intervention program without a service plan will be evaluated carefully by a team of qualified Enlightium staff in collaboration with parents.

Enlightium Academy also provides Section 504 accommodations for students with diagnosed health impairments not requiring a service plan or academic adaptations. Our ISP and 504 Coordinator will work closely with the student’s parents, teachers, guidance counselor, and Enlightium Academy’s Assistant Principal to support student success while enrolled with Enlightium Academy.

For more information about these programs, see the Academic Challenges and Health Impairments page.

Enlightium Academy reserves the right to decline enrollment to students with learning challenges if Enlightium lacks facilities and/or staffing to meet the needs of said student in the fullest possible way.

Exceptional students with advanced abilities, high-performing talent, superior aptitude, and/or high-achieving capabilities beyond his or her age/grade level may be recognized in any of the following areas: intellect, creativity, artistic ability, leadership, and academic standing. The gifted program will entail an exclusive course and mentorship series where students can take their learning to the next level.

Student eligibility for Enlightium Academy’s Gifted & Higher-Level Learner program is determined by appropriate documentation, such as:

• Evidence of previous gifted identification/program enrollment
• Written nomination/referral/recommendation from a teacher, specialist, parent, counselor, administrator, etc.
• Student records, performance history, cumulative grades, teacher observations, etc.
• Assessment results (i.e. IQ tests, achievement tests, standardized testing, etc.)

The purpose of Enlightium’s Gifted & Higher-Level Learner program is to meet the uniquely advanced needs of gifted, talented, and highly capable learners by providing opportunities to learn and progress at individual paces, levels, and abilities. This program’s one-on-one mentoring, evidence-based practices, specialized instruction, and project-based curriculum are designed to enhance higher-level thinking, provide creative learning experiences, progress learning, maximize potential, and develop skills to solidify strengths and improve weaknesses. By learning how to learn and gaining tools to adapt, students will cultivate metacognitive and self-regulating techniques to promote brain development. Learning experiences will be student-directed and will involve peer collaboration.

Enlightium’s Gifted & Higher-Level Learner program is currently available for students in grades 5-8.

The curriculum for PreK–2nd grade is textbook-based. For grades 3–12, textbooks are built into the online Ignitia platform. Students in grades 3–12 may be required to purchase additional material, typically for science and English courses. Families should review each course description for the phrase “Required Purchase”; this lists any textbooks, science equipment, and other materials needed for the course. High school students taking Advanced Placement and Concurrent Credit courses have required textbooks, as noted in the overview for each course.

The school year consists of 180 days, which is about nine months. Students are required to finish all work assigned within a given timeframe. Students enrolled in a one-semester course will have up to 90 school days, which is about four and a half months, to complete the course. For an additional fee, Enlightium offers summer school to those students who need more time to complete the school year.

For students in grades 3–11, Enlightium Academy provides the Stanford 10 Online Test each April. More information can be found on the Standardized Testing page.

• The PSAT is offered through College Board during the month of October for students in grades 10-11. Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information on how to register.
• The ACT examination is offered by ACT throughout the year. Visit www.act.org for more information on how and when to register.
• The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) examination for students in grades 11–12 is offered throughout the year. Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information and to register on time.

Naviance Student is a comprehensive college and career readiness solution that helps Enlightium Academy align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes, and connecting learning to life.

• Naviance supports Enlightium students in reaching their unique goals by connecting their passions to their future.
• It allows our students to create a personalized plan that helps them make informed decisions throughout their academic journey here at Enlightium Academy.
• Naviance connects students’ interests to their potential career paths early, ensuring active participation in their own academic success and opening their eyes to the wide world of career opportunities.
• The career planning tools allow students to understand how their strengths, goals, skills, and interest can lead to exciting careers.
• Enlightium students build confidence by trying new things, pursuing what they love, and learning from their missteps in a safe environment. The Naviance platform provides that safe place.
• Naviance is a powerful college planning tool as it provides insights into financial planning, test preparation and scheduling, scholarship opportunities, college application requirements, and electronic document submission.

x2VOL stands for Time to Volunteer, and is located within Naviance Student. To fulfill Enlightium Academy’s mission of being a light to the world for the glory of God, and of being driven to make a difference in hearts and minds, Enlightium Academy high school students are required to complete 10 hours of community service per grade level in order to graduate and receive a diploma.

To ensure accurate records and accountability, Enlightium Academy’s students are now using this online tracking and reporting system to submit all of their community service hours. x2VOL will allow Enlightium to eliminate our paper forms and centralize all information, making it an efficient and reliable recording tool to ensure all students receive credit for their verified community service hours.

The tests help evaluate that the student’s knowledge from the previous school aligns with Enlightium’s curriculum. In general, how the student scores on the Math and English Placement Tests may influence a counselor’s decision to recommend the Standard, Honors, Bridge Program, Concurrent Credit, or Advanced Placement (AP) course schedules. Depending on the student’s grade level, the previous school records, and in collaboration with parents, a counselor may provide less weight to the placement tests in assigning a schedule for the student.

We strive to create a flexible environment for students that encourages them to take responsibility for their education in order to help them become independent and motivated learners for life. To provide this balance, Enlightium's Progress Department reviews the weekly activity of each student and provides alerts to keep parents informed and students accountable. We understand there are times when a student isn’t able to keep up with the weekly schedule. For this reason, parents can submit an Absence Request Form as needed and the Progress Department will work with each family based on their circumstances, while still ensuring that students are on track to finish assigned coursework by the end of the school year.

Watch this short video about the different tuition support packages available at Enlightium Academy.
See the tuition support packages page for more information.

Enlightium Academy is a private school accredited by both Cognia and ACSI and thus credits awarded by Enlightium are accepted at any K-12 school, college, or university nationwide, and are recognized internationally.

Enlightium Academy is accredited, licensed, and approved by the following organizations:

• Accredited by Cognia
• Accredited by Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
• Approved by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• Homeschool.com Seal of Approval
• College Board for Advanced Placement (AP) // CEEB (School) Code: 481292
• National Honor Society/National Junior High Society
• Merit Scholar Society
• Enlightium Academy is using the Ignitia curriculum that is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA)
• Virginia Council for Private Education
• Approved for Concurrent Credit at Northwest Nazarene University

For more information, see the Accreditation page.

While there is flexibility in doing schoolwork at home, Enlightium Academy requires 180 school days of instruction for each school year. It is especially important to meet these requirements at the high school level in order to receive credits. Students can complete their courses over a shorter period of time by occasionally increasing hours of study, working on the weekends, or adding a summer session. Students usually spend about 20 - 40 minutes per subject per day in order to finish their school work by the end of first and second semesters.

The core online curriculum for 3rd–12th graders covers over 40 courses including math, science, history, English, and Bible. Core electives include music, technology, world languages, business, physical fitness, and more. We offer college preparatory courses and webinars alongside the national standard in college-preparatory software, Naviance, to walk parents through the process of getting involved early in their child's long-term educational goals. We also offer world languages through several platforms that include languages such as Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and Latin. This is totaling over 75 courses to choose from for meeting your child's unique skills.

For more information, check out our Curriculum or Electives pages.

Full-time students in grades 3–12 use the Enlightium Academy online curriculum called Ignitia. High school students may, for an additional fee, include outside courses. Outside courses must be pre-approved by a counselor and cannot be offered in Ignitia. PreK–2nd grade students utilize Horizons textbooks.

Enlightium Academy has been preparing students for colleges and universities since 2003. The Enlightium graduation rate is averaging to 90%, those students who are not able to graduate in June may graduate in December of the same academic year. The Ignitia curriculum utilized by Enlightium equips students with the necessary knowledge and work habits for a challenging post-secondary academic environment. The amount of content required to be mastered daily and the difficulty level of tests and quizzes were fine-tuned to match the expectations of most competitive four-year institutions in the country.

Enlightium Academy is based out of Washington state, which has a maximum age limit of 21 to receive a diploma. This means that students must obtain their diploma by their 21st birthday.

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.50–4.00, in good standing, and after completing the Enlightium graduation requirements on time receive the Honors diploma. Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.00–3.49 receive the academic diploma. Both diplomas are accredited through AdvancED and ACSI.

There is a $100 fee for an Enlightium Academy diploma certificate and two official transcripts. The graduation fee is $200 for international students. Families typically prepay the diploma fee or spread it out in monthly payments. More information can be found on the High School Diploma page.