ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN: 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR | for AGES 5-12 MON & WED/ TUES & THURS 9 AM - 2 PM
NOW ENROLLING!! | for AGES 13-17 MON & WED/TUES & THURS 9 AM - 2 PM
Our Mission
growing minds
rooted in tradition
Nestled in the heart of a working farm in Owens Cross Roads, AL, Heritage Academy's one-room schoolhouse charm inspires creativity, cultivates critical thinking, and nurtures a lifelong love of learning through a back-to-basics, yet robust, curriculum rooted in rich traditions. Our unique drop-off homeschool program is designed to support you in your homeschool journey, shaping young minds for a future of endless possibilities.
Interested in learning more?
Sign up to chat with Sarah Nuss, our Director, today!
at HERITAGE ACADEMY
we believe in...
cultivating Character | nurturing Community | fostering Excellence
Our vision at Heritage Academy is to cultivate a uniquely exceptional educational experience by seamlessly blending elite educational standards with immersive, hands-on learning and abundant outdoor time. We aim to foster free play, instill a sense of responsibility and adventure, nurture a strong work ethic, and cultivate essential problem-solving skills. By immersing students in the vibrant life of a working farm, our vision is to inspire them to become individuals with a lifelong love for learning and a drive for achievement. They become more than students; they become the rhythmic heartbeat of the farm. As the only program of its kind in North Alabama, Heritage Academy at Jubilation Farms stands as a beacon of unparalleled educational innovation.
Ages 5-17
We now offer enrollment for ages 5-17! We use mixed-age and mixed-ability groups for farm chores and learning. This fosters collaboration and support, allowing students with similar reading levels to engage in personalized sessions for phonics, reading, and comprehension.
Personalized Paths
Students are equipped with Personalized Learning Plans (PLP) alongside group instruction in Farm Science and Living History. Collaborative opportunities arise for students with shared interests, allowing them to work together on specific aspects of their PLP projects.
Curriculum
We embrace a comprehensive curriculum: American History (including Living History), Math, Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and Nature Studies that foster critical thinking and effective communication through discussions, speech, debate,
and writing.
Farm-Centric
Discover a distinctive farm education, blending Farm Math, insights from colonial times, and hands-on Farm Science, with immersive projects such as exploring soil calculation, crop needs for a family of four, humane animal husbandry, and
sustainable agriculture.
Hello
I'M SARAH NUSS
Founder & Director of Heritage Academy.
It's lovely to meet you!
My educational journey spans two decades, with experiences at Randolph School and a commitment that extends beyond traditional settings, embracing churches and homeschool co-ops.
As the Founder of Heritage Academy, the overwhelming love and support for our Farm School since its spring 2023 launch echoes our community's desire for personalized learning and a return to simpler times. Now, we're humbled and thrilled to witness dreams come true as we open the doors to North Alabama's first farm-centric microschool.
I'm excited to welcome your family to the Heritage Academy at Jubilation Farms family! We'll explore, learn, and grow on our sweet little farm. Thank you for inviting us to be part of your homeschool journey; together, we'll lean into your goals and dreams.
JOIN US and INSPIRE a love for LEARNING IN YOUR CHILD
JOIN US
Enroll now for the 2024/2025 school year, held on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 2 pm, offering a unique farm education for ages 5-17. Our microschool provides a safe, supportive environment fostering academic and social growth. Contact us to schedule a farm visit and learn more about the admission process.
LATEST NEWS
AND EVENTS
Discover the Latest at Heritage Academy: Explore our current news and upcoming events! Celebrate student achievements and connect with our community. Delve into our calendar for a sneak peek into what lies ahead. We invite you to be part of the inspiring moments unfolding at Heritage Academy.
"Sarah has been such a blessing to our family's homeschool journey. For so many reasons, we took a leap of faith into homeschooling, and Sarah was the answer to our prayers. We sought magic, hands-on learning, inspiration, fresh air, and real-world experiences paired with exceptional teaching. Sarah brought this enchantment into our homeschooling, and we can never thank her enough for transforming our educational experience."
The Graves Family
Empower Your Child's Educational Journey
Experience Heritage Academy's Curated Approach to Excellence
Our Why...Our public schools seem set up to fail students, focusing more on standardized testing, inflated scores, and fostering issues like crime, bullying, and boredom. This results in unprecedented levels of lowered reading ability and comprehension, contributing to the alarming increase in youth depression.
Even many private schools, with exceptions for the elite, follow a similar trajectory. As a homeschooling family, we've grown frustrated with these trends, even within the realm of home education.
Enter Heritage Academy — where the spotlight rightfully belongs on the student. For parents seeking support beyond homeschooling, we're here to assist, rejecting the one-size-fits-all standard plaguing education today. Our mission is to craft a personalized educational program for each child, focusing on strengths and improving weaknesses, a rare approach in the current landscape.
Heritage Academy challenges the conventional idea of "schooling" and embraces the truth: children can achieve, contribute, and learn more when given the chance. If you're in search of a distinctive drop off learning experience promoting self-reliance, critical thinking, maturity, and the application of knowledge through real-life skills, then Heritage Academy is the ideal fit for your family.
