Why Community Matters in Homeschooling

Homeschooling is deeply family-centered, but it should not be isolated. Children need friendships. Parents need encouragement. Families need community. At Excelsior Academy, we believe community is one of the great strengths of a healthy homeschool experience.

Our goal is to offer strong academics while also creating opportunities for students to build relationships inside and outside the classroom. Through classes, field trips, student events, family activities, and service opportunities, students learn that education is not only about mastering content, but also about growing in character and relationships.

Community matters for parents too. Homeschooling can be joyful, but it also brings questions, fatigue, and seasons when families simply need support. Walking alongside other homeschool families can bring fresh encouragement and practical help.

We have seen again and again that students thrive when they feel known, families are strengthened when they feel supported, and homeschooling becomes richer when it is shared in community.

About Excelsior Academy
Excelsior Academy is the Midlands Homeschool Resource Center, offering teacher-led classes for pre-K through high school seniors, strong academics, and a Christ-centered community for homeschool families. Learn more at www.excelsioracademy.org

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Our Director
Ashlee Vickery

Ashlee has served as the Director of Excelsior Academy since 2012 and has over 20 years of homeschooling experience.

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