real teachers, real learning, real progress, together
Your homeschool journey matters, and we’re honored to walk alongside you. Before you explore our classes, here’s how Aim Academy Online supports your family:
Who We Are & How We Partner With You
Aim Academy Online is not a school. We are accredited by the Middle States Association as a learning services provider and by WASC as a supplemental education program. Our classes are designed to strengthen your homeschool or hybrid school—never to replace it.
You, the parent or guardian, retain responsibility for your child’s education. Our role is to equip you with:
- Expert teachers who know how to engage and motivate
- Rigorous, college-prep classes
- A supportive community of families and educators
- Clear communication and individual attention
Many of us at AAO are homeschool parents ourselves. We understand the challenges, the joys, and the balancing act—and we’re here to help.
Our Partnership Philosophy
Students thrive when parents, teachers, and students each play their vital role. The most successful students in our classes tend to have:
- A parent who checks in, monitors progress, and ensures attendance
- A teacher who guides, motivates, and provides meaningful feedback
- A student who takes age-appropriate responsibility for their work
Older students may manage their work independently, but for younger learners, the parent-teacher partnership remains essential.
We’re committed to supporting your family with empathy, expertise, and responsiveness—but your involvement will always be the most powerful factor in your child’s success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help families everywhere homeschool—in part or in whole—by providing dynamic, engaging online classes that cultivate a love for learning, promote a growth mindset, and nurture personal responsibility.
Our Core Values
- We partner with parents—we do not replace them.
- Lifelong learning is our aim for both teachers and students.
- Technology expands possibilities but cannot replace human connection.
- The best education is personalized.
- Students and teachers thrive when they have choice, voice, and relationships.
- We model the same character and work ethic we expect from students.
Our approach draws on the work of Lev Vygotsky, Sir Ken Robinson, Carol Dweck, and Self-Determination Theory, along with influential voices from the homeschool community such as Charlotte Mason, John Holt, Peter Gray, and C.S. Lewis.From the homeschool world, we draw inspiration from Charlotte Mason, John Holt, Peter Gray, and C.S. Lewis.
(Recommended reading list available here.)
Accommodations & Special Circumstances
If your child needs accommodations or has unique circumstances, please let us know before registering. Use this form to help us understand your child’s needs.
Technical Requirements
To participate fully, each student needs regular access to a computer. Students will use a computer to:
- Submit assignments
- Review weekly work
- Join class discussions
- Access all course features inside our secure LMS (Canvas)
A smartphone or tablet is not sufficient for coursework. Students may attend Zoom classes on a mobile device, but this isn’t ideal for every course. Check with the teacher if you are unsure.
If students share a computer, they must log out of Canvas after each session so the next student can log in.
Additional course-specific tech requirements appear under the More Information tab on each course page
Registering
- Registration opens March 1 for fall classes.
- Returning families receive early registration the last week of February (any class taken in the previous 12 months qualifies).
- Please ask the teacher or academic advisor all questions before registering.
- Review our refund policy here.
Administrative Fee:
A nonrefundable $40 administrative fee per order/per student helps us cover student support services, records management, and technology infrastructure necessary for a safe and successful online experience. This fee is charged only for the initial payment when using a payment plan.
Important:
Register one student per order. Multiple classes for the same student may be on a single order. New order required for each additional student.
We welcome charter school students, micro-school and hybrid learners, and ESA families. Students must be under 18. More information is available here.
After registration, you will receive:
- A welcome packet from the registrar (within 48 weekday hours)
- A welcome letter from your teacher shortly after
If you do not receive these, please check your spam folder.
Please add these emails to your contacts:
- registrar@aimacademy.online
- office@aimacademy.online
- your teacher’s AAO email address
Class sizes vary but do not exceed 21 students; many elementary, middle, and French classes are smaller.
All our policies can be found here. Please read the Aim Academy Handbook to make the most of your experience!
If you are not sure whether or not your child is ready for a class, please engage the teacher prior to registering. They are all quite experienced and will be able to help you figure out through a placement test or other tools if the class is the right fit.
Payment Plans
We offer flexible payment options:
- Mini course: 3-month plan
- Semester course: 3- or 5-month plan
- Full-year course: 3-, 5-, or 8-month plan
A $10/month service charge is added to payment plan installments to cover processing and follow-up for failed payments. Any remaining service charges are refunded if you pay off the balance early.
Payment plans begin at the time the order is placed.
Have Questions?
We want the best for your homeschool program. Email us at office@aimacademy.online, reach out to the teacher, or use our free academic advising. We’ll offer seasoned, honest guidance—and even recommend other providers if we’re not the best fit.
In Closing
Aim Academy Online is growing, and with that growth comes more classes, new opportunities for students, and a stronger community for families. We’d love to support your homeschool story.
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