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Homeschooling doesn't have to happen at home!

Mid-Metro Academy St. Paul homeschool academy

Mid-Metro Academy is a Christian homeschool academy that offers academic, language, visual and performing arts, technology, and career-oriented classes to homeschooled students in grades 7 – 12. We meet in person in the former St. Mark's School building in St. Paul's charming Merriam Park neighborhood.

Welcome

From a foundation of Christian values, Mid-Metro Academy offers academic, language, visual and performing arts, and career-oriented classes to homeschooled students in grades 6 – 12, preparing them for success in undergraduate programs, careers, and life.

Our homeschool academy classes meet in person one day per week--on Mondays and Wednesdays. Our highly qualified, personable instructors have a passion for their field and for working with youth.

At Mid-Metro Academy, you can design an ideal high school experience by combining core academics with special-interest courses. For young people who want to get an early start in today's gig economy, we offer career-oriented classes in business, technology, art, and design. Our STEAM (STEM + Arts) emphasis helps students build capabilities that will serve them well in the real world--like critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and resilience. 

2023-2024 Schedule:

Classes begin Sept. 6, 2023, and end May 1, 2024.

Fall semester runs for 14 weeks (Wednesdays; no class Thanksgiving week) or 15 consecutive weeks (Mondays).

Spring semester begins Jan. 15, 2024, and runs for 15 weeks with a one-week spring break (week of Mar. 11).

JOIN TODAY!

Attend our Spring Showcase and Open House to learn more! Register now!

Questions? Email [email protected]

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Top Picks for MMA Classes

Many families who enroll their students at MMA use our classes to cover core subject areas. Others may meet core subject needs at home and come to MMA for electives. Most families take a mix of core classes and electives. 

If you're looking to fill the traditional educational requirements for your student's grade, you can't go wrong with our perennial favorites. Here are some of our most popular classes and those we recommend for all students as they complete grades 6 to 12.

English: Writing with Confidence Intro Level, Level 1, and Level 2;  and Read! Think! Write! with Mrs. Rebecca Hope

Math: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Algebra; and Geometry with Mrs. Leigh Delisi

Science: General Science, Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry with Mrs. Kay Kelly

Social Studies: Geography with Ms. Miranda Brist and American Government and Student Senate with Mr. Dave Racer

Art: Drawing Basics, Beginning Oil Pastels, and Mixed Media with Mrs. Sandy Adler

Languages: American Sign Language 1 and 2 with Mrs. Sheila McAlpine and/or Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 with Mrs. Ana Grace Plotts

Technology: Tech Readiness and Intro to Computer Technology with Mr. Chris Paschen

Find out more about these and all our great classes at our Spring Showcase and Open House on Tuesday, April 25, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register today!

New for 2023-2024!

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open on April 1, 2023, for current families and on April 28 for new families. This year, we're serving about 170 homeschooled students in grades 6 - 12. We welcome new families to join us this fall for the 2023-2024 school year. In addition to our perennial favorites, we're happy to offer some great new options for full-year and single-semester classes on Mondays and Wednesdays.

To view a preview of our tentative class schedule for 2023-2024, click HERE.  

Join us at our April 25 Open House to meet our teachers and find out about all our classes!

NEW for 2023-2024:

Social Studies: Worldviews, Econ 'n' Me, Minnesota History

Science: Science Seminar 1 & 2; Eat Well, Feel Great! 

English: Nanowrimo Novel Writing, Step by Step to Essay Success, WordSmart

Communications: Storytelling across Mediums

Fine Arts: Craft Club, Creative Illustration, Interior Design, Photography

Performing Arts: Acting Techniques, Advanced Character & Scene Study 

Personal Development: Study Skills, Teamwork & Leadership, Wellness for Life

Business & Technology: Tech Readiness

Click HERE for a schedule showing the days and times for these courses and our other great classes. Registration opens April 1 for current families and April 28 for new families.

Join Mid-Metro Academy today! 

Join Us for 2023-2024

JOIN TODAY!

Fall semester begins on September 6, 2023, and--YES--we have room for you! Whether your student has already been taking classes with us or whether your family is brand new to MMA, we've got plenty of great options for you for next school year! The best way to find out about us and what's in store for this fall is to attend our Open House on Tuesday evening, April 25. Watch this space for more details!

Beyond traditional classes like English, math, science, and social studies, we offer many arts, technology, and career-oriented classes that you won't find anywhere else. Students can let their creativity blossom in our creative arts classes, and/or they can foster their practical side in our tech and career-oriented courses

High school shouldn't be one-size-fits-all. As a homeschooling family, you have the freedom to tailor your students' education to their skills, personality, aptitude, and interests. Whether your student is academically oriented or not so much--you'll find great options at Mid-Metro Academy.

"Start your side-hustle now!" is a great reason to take one or more of our career classes. After just one semester, students will be prepared to get hired as an employee or to enter the gig economy. They'll have what they need to start their own business as a bookkeeper, party entertainer, online media producer, or internet programmer. They can have their own small business--either in-person or web-based--while still in high school.

Registration for 2023-2024 will open on April 1 for current families and on April 28 for new families.

If you're not already a Mid-Metro Academy member, join now!

We're Closer Than You Think!

Mid-Metro Academy meets at St. Mark's School, 1983 Dayton Avenue, St. Paul. Our easily accessed location is convenient to most parts of the Twin Cities metro area.

Just north of the University of St. Thomas, our neighborhood is quiet, safe, and picturesque. According to www.niche.com, our A+ rated area is the fourth-best neighborhood in St. Paul for raising a family.

Volunteers and students park for free in our lot or on adjacent streets. Parents can visit an abundance of nearby stores or coffee shops while students attend class, or they can reserve space in our Parent Lounge.

Some Classes Welcome Sixth-Graders

6thDo you have a sixth-grade student who is chomping at the bit to take classes outside your home?

Would your life be easier if your sixth-grader could be enrolled in a class at MMA at the same time as your older student?

We can help! 

Many classes allow sixth-graders to enroll. Check out these great options for sixth-graders for 2023-2024. (Day and period follow the course title.)

  • Acting: Improv (W4, Spring)
  • Art: Drawing Basics, Oil Pastels, and Mixed Media (M2 and M3)
  • Craft Club (M3, Spring)
  • Creative Writing Workshop (W3, Spring)
  • Culinary Arts (M3 and M4)
  • Group Guitar Lesson (W1)
  • Language Arts Skills Workshop (W4)
  • Memory and Magic (W4, Spring)
  • Minnesota History (M4, Spring)
  • Percussion Ensemble/Drum Line (M Lunch)
  • SciGirls (M4, Fall)
  • Spanish 1 (M1)
  • Study Skills (W2, Fall)

Parents: We Make Your Life Easier!

Mid-Metro Academy exists to support parents in their family's homeschooling goals. The main way we do that is by providing classes that you can't or don't want to teach yourself.

But there's more! We help you in lots of other ways, too.

We offer an on-site Parent Lounge where you can get your own work done while your student attends classes. That can cut your driving time and expense in half since you don't have to drop off, go home, and return to campus.

We share tips with our families on how to make class days more efficient--whether through carpooling or taking advantage of the amenities in our neighborhood.

We connect you with resources that help you plan for high school and beyond. 

Our social committee is planning events this fall to help your student--and you--get to know other homeschoolers. 

Parents are welcome to enroll in some of our classes. Taking Swing Dancing with your student can be a fun bonding experience. Watch our website for special workshops and events that will be open to parents throughout the school year. 

Prepare Your Student to Thrive in the Gig Economy

What's the gig economy, and why should you make sure your student is ready to successfully participate in it? The gig economy is growing three times faster than traditional employment. It's quickly moving from a fringe segment of the U.S. job market to a mainstream option. 

Gig employment offers significant benefits like

  • flexibility
  • excellent balance between work and personal life
  • impressive job satisfaction levels.

And it presents the potential for three-figure incomes for those who excel in their chosen specialty.

Whether your student intends to use gig work as a side hustle or as an end career goal, he or she can get started now. Mid-Metro Academy classes help students gain both the soft skills and technical skills they need to succeed in today's--and tomorrow's--gig economy.

For more information, watch this presentation by Mid-Metro Academy director Rebecca Hope. 

We Offer the Best of Both Worlds in 2023-2024!

If you’re looking for the best learning environment for your student for the 2023-2024 school year, you’ve come to the right place! We believe students learn best in a dynamic, interactive, in-person setting, so we’re committed to meeting on-site at our wonderful St. Paul campus this year--just as we have for the past two years. Our classes meet in physical space—not cyberspace. 

To get a feel for what it's like at MMA, check out our Photo Albums. It's an awesome learning community.

Since our classes meet once a week, students and families enjoy the flexibility and convenience of the hybrid/blended model that works so well with the homeschooling lifestyle. Choose to attend classes on one or two days: Mondays and/or Wednesdays. Our teachers use a flipped-classroom approach, which means that students access content at home through various media including video, textbooks, and handouts. Depending on the class, they’ll have homework that helps them apply what they’ve accessed. When students come to class each week, they’ll engage in social learning activities like discussions, group projects, simulations, and experiments plus get real-time feedback from their teacher. These kinds of experiences make learning stick—even as they build soft skills like teamwork, communication, and resilience.

Whether you're just getting started with homeschooling or have been doing it for years, our classes are a great option for the 2023-2024 school year. If you're considering joining us this fall but want to learn more, email [email protected] We're always excited to welcome new families!

Registration for new families opens April 28, 2023.

You must be a member of Mid-Metro Academy to register for classes. Join today!

Coming Events

Apr
01
Class Registration Opens for Returning Families
Class Registration Opens for Returning Families
Apr
25
Spring Showcase and Open House
Spring Showcase and Open House
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Apr
28
Class Registration Opens for New Families
Class Registration Opens for New Families
Sep
06
First Day of Wednesday Classes Fall Semester
First Day of Wednesday Classes Fall Semester
Sep
11
First Day of Monday Classes Fall Semester
First Day of Monday Classes Fall Semester
Dec
13
Last Day of Wednesday Classes Fall Semester
Last Day of Wednesday Classes Fall Semester
Dec
18
Last Day of Monday Classes Fall Semester
Last Day of Monday Classes Fall Semester
Jan
15
First Day of Monday Classes Spring Semester
First Day of Monday Classes Spring Semester

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Thanks for Your Donation!

Thanks to your generosity, we've paid for a special air purifier that uses ultraviolet light and HEPA filtration to remove viruses, bacteria, and fungi from the air. Mid-Metro Academy has other needs that you can support, such as new furniture for the 2023-2024 school year. Donations of any amount are always appreciated. Just click the "Donate" button to bless us via PayPal. Thank you!