Flex Program
Flex has everything your child needs to thrive and succeed without the stress and anxiety of “traditional” schooling.
Similar to the concept of Montessori, which takes a hands-on approach to learning, the Flex concept provides a learner-centered environment where the children have ownership of their lessons and are guided in the educational process to attain mastery utilizing their innate abilities and interests. However, unlike the Montessori method, which was created over 100 years ago, Flex takes experiential learning into the 21st century by providing children with the life skills, technology and innovation opportunities they need to become the leaders of the future. We fully believe that the Flex Learning Academy concept will become the most effective and strategic model for education used throughout the entire world.
At FLEX, our students learn core curriculum through engaging delivery methods such as:
- Socratic Seminar Discussions
- Project-based Assessments
- Live in-person or Live on Zoom
- Hands-on Experiential Activities
- Field Trips into the “Living Classroom”
- Attention-directing and Redirecting
- Expert Guest Speakers
- Yoga and Meditation Classes
- Volunteering & Philanthropy
- Internship programs
FLEX Courses: Learning Just Got Fun!
FLEX courses are live, interactive, and fun, but also incorporate the State Standards for quality assurance. We use accredited material created by Florida certified teachers and infused with a huge dose of fun!
Our courses include:
Super “Hero” Literature
The purpose of this course is to develop students’ knowledge of great literature through a series of interactive experiences in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Emphasis will be on exploring the “Hero’s Journey” through literature with varied cultural influences, themes, issues, and inspirations associated with how these relate to the hero within us all.
Adventures of People, Places, and Things
The purpose of this course is to enable students to examine, understand, and respond to creative expressions of individuals and societies through an interdisciplinary study of art, culture, history, and literature. Emphasis will be on the impact of these studies on contemporary society and culture.
- Real-World Economics
- Civics and Government
- Mythology
- Magical History Tour of the World
- World Cultures and Geography
Discovery of Science
The purpose of this course is to explore the essence of all living things through research, readings, experiments, labs and Socratic Discussions. Emphasis will be on the study of life in humans, plants and animals.
- Chemistry in the Kitchen
- Environmental Studies and Eco-Art
- Biology of Plants and Animals
- CSI 101: Discovering Forensic Science
- Superhero Physics: How Everything Works
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
Life Skills Math
Math is learned through a hybrid process of hands-on activities and games, engaging videos, and real-life lessons. Students learn everything from the fundamental operations to financial literacy, from measurement in culinary arts to maximizing profits in entrepreneurship, and everything in between.
ELECTIVES
Part of the Flex-perience is learning from life. Our electives are designed to supplement our academic classes while teaching students valuable lessons they can’t learn from textbooks.
STEM
Students will be exposed to a variety of projects that teach everything from spacial awareness to design and problem solving while also piquing their interests in the mechanics of how things work.
- architecture
- building and construction
- web design
- engineering
- using tools
Home Economics Plus
Part Home Ec, Part Life Skills, Part Adulting 101, this class is designed to teach students the skills they need to function independently in society.
- cooking and baking
- sewing
- survival skills
- how to fix things
- auto mechanics and car care
- budgeting and money management
All About the Arts
At Flex, students have the opportunity to explore a multitude of artistic medium and tap into their innate creativity.
- performing arts
- music appreciation
- art appreciation
- photography
- digital arts
- creative writing
Entrepreneurial Experience
The purpose of this course is to develop students’ understanding of business, critical thinking, and research methods as well as practical application of real-life Entrepreneurship. All students will create their own businesses or project and present these to a panel of business experts at the end of the course!
- Starting a Business
- Creating a Website
- Writing a Blog
- Establishing a Non-Profit
Barn Class
The greatest learning actually happens OUTSIDE of the classroom which is why students are taken on weekly field trips into the “Living” Classroom of the world around us! Students are encouraged to explore their talents and pursue career interests through personal growth opportunities such as:
- Animal Care (tack, bathing and feeding)
- Gardening
- Horseback Riding
- 4-H Projects
- Guest Speakers