The Paideia School FAQs - Rockbridge Academy Skip Navigation The Paideia School FAQs Academics The Paideia School The Paideia School FAQs Frequently Asked Questions When will The Paideia School at Rockbridge Academy launch? September 2026 Where will classes meet? Paideia School classes will meet in person at Faith Community Church, located at: 306 Riedel Rd, Gambrills , a 10 minute drive from Rockbridge's main Evergreen campus. What grades will be offered? We will begin with K-6th grade with anticipation that we may expand in future years as interest grows. How many days will students be on campus? Two full days each week, Monday and Wednesday from 7:45am- 3:15pm. The remaining three days of instruction will be guided by co-teaching parents at home. Will parents be trained? Yes. Parents are essential partners and co-teachers in this model. The Paideia School at Rockbridge Academy will provide training, detailed lesson plans, and ongoing support during the days students are at home. Parents will be required to attend the one-week Rockbridge Summer Teacher Training on July 21-24, this summer.  This is a nationally recognized teacher training and will include a special track for Paideia School parents. How is this different from a co-op or tutorial? Unlike a co-op, the Paideia School is a formal extension of Rockbridge Academy. Families benefit from the same curriculum, vision, and standards of excellence, delivered in a model that blends structure with flexibility. For more details on how this differs from a Co-op or tutorial see this document Is my child considered a homeschooler under Maryland law if we enroll in The Paideia School? No. Because the Paideia School is a recognized extension of Rockbridge Academy, your child is legally enrolled in a school—not registered as a homeschooler. This means: Parents do not need to register with the county, or an umbrella group. Rockbridge is fully responsible for your child’s education, record-keeping, and compliance with Maryland regulations. Your child will be considered a private school student, not a homeschooler, even though much of the instruction takes place at home under your guidance. This is one of the key distinctions between The Paideia School and a homeschool co-op: families retain flexibility in instruction at home while also enjoying the security and accountability of being enrolled in an established school. What will tuition be? With a focus on affordability and access, tuition rates have been set at $5,000 per student. Explore Our Distinctives and the Families Who Thrive Here