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Everest Academy is a ministry of Everest Family Church in Hayden. We offer freedom along with quality resources, information, activities and support to those homeschooling in Alabama. We believe that the parent has the best interests of their children at heart. We believe that the parent is the first and only teacher that a child needs. In keeping with this philosophy, we wish to be a very hands-off church "cover" school and allow the parent to lead and guide their children in the direction and at the pace they feel is best suited to their children. We ask only for what the law requires while offering support along with quality resources to aid families in their efforts.

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I know that getting started homeschooling can be overwhelming. We are here to help. Before contacting us, please take the time to read the Everest Academy Handbook. If you will be homeschooling a high schooler, you will also want to read the Everest Academy High School Handbook.  These handbooks should answer most of your questions. Below are the answers to our most frequently asked questions.



Administrator:
Deb Spradlin
(205) 433-9828
everestacademy1@gmail.com
When contacting us, you will get the quickest response by emailing us.

Frequently Asked Questions
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  • Area we cover - We cover Alabama statewide
  • How many days do we have to school through Everest?  160 (We offer year-round schooling June 1 - May 31 giving you 365 days to achieve the 160 days of schooling).
  • What curriculum do I need to use?  You can choose your own curriculum.  Everest does not provide curriculum.  More information below on curriculum.  
  • References - Every once in awhile a family will ask for references.  Here ya go!
  • Cost:  Enrollment - $200 to enroll;  Re-enrollment - $100 if paid during regular re-enrollment period
  • We do not require a signed Letter of Faith.
  • Is this an online school?  No, Everest Academy is a church school which supports your right to homeschool in Alabama.  You can certainly use an online curriculum if you choose, but you will still need to follow state laws concerning homeschooling https://hslda.org/legal/alabama to homeschool in the State of Alabama.  
  • When/where do I drop my kids off for classes?  You don't.  Everest Academy supports homeschooling which means you are their teacher and you homeschool them yourselves.  You can certainly find a co-op, but Everest Academy does not have any on-campus classes.  

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught as that every child should be given the wish to learn.
~ John Lubbock ~ 


About Everest Academy 
Everest Academy is a ministry of Everest Family Church located in Hayden, Alabama. Our primary ministry is to assist parents in taking their children back into the fold and provide them with the freedom, resources, and support to home educate in a safe and loving environment. Everest Academy believes that the parent has the best interests of their children at heart. Everest Academy believes that the parent is the first and only teacher that a child needs. In keeping with this philosophy, Everest Academy wishes to support you, the parent, in your efforts to lead and guide your children in the direction and at the pace that you feel is best suited to the needs of your family. Everest Academy offers support along with quality resources to aid your family in your homeschooling efforts. 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 
  • Provide a legal covering for those who choose to home educate in the state of Alabama regardless of race, economic standing, teaching methods, or religious beliefs. 
  • Offer support to those who have chosen to home educate. 
  • Provide resources to aid families in their home education journey. 
  • Aid parents in the realization of goal achievement be it college or other personal goals. 
  • Enable parents to take responsibility for their children's academic, emotional, and moral growth. 
  • Provide quality information on social and educational activities, field trips, etc. to those who have chosen to home educate. 
There is just one way to bring up a child in the way he should go and that is to travel that way yourself.
~ Abraham Lincoln ~