Breaking the status quo isn’t easy. Here are the questions we hear most.

How does Moreana Boys Academy work?+–

Boys follow a Personal Academic Plan developed with their family, then spend the day in a small mixed-age cohort with coaches who know them. Mornings are concentrated academic work. Afternoons open into enrichment, projects, movement, and workshops. Twice a week they train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Fridays (on Full and Part-Time pathways) are Excursion Series. Character is coached as it happens.

Is this a school?+–

It is an alternative educational program — a small learning community, not a conventional private school, a tutoring center, or a homeschool co-op. Families remain partners in curriculum. Moreana Boys Academy is pursuing accreditation through the Middle States Association. We help families with records, feedback, and recommendations; the Enrollment Agreement and handbook govern the year.

What is a Personal Academic Plan?+–

A PAP is the individual academic path for each boy: current level, strengths, gaps, learning preferences, interests, and goals. Different students in the same room may be on different curricula. The plan can speed up or slow down. Parents participate in those decisions.

What is Maverick Hour?+–

Time for student-directed exploration — building, creating, reading, experimenting, pursuing an interest beyond assigned coursework. Implementation can shift year to year; the principle does not: boys should get to decide some of what they work on.

How does community service work?+–

Service is part of character, not an add-on. During designated periods the class identifies community needs and designs the work. Projects are student-led; staff provide oversight. Every third Friday is reserved for student-led service.

Are meals provided?+–

Please bring snacks and lunch. We keep some snacks on hand, plus hot and cold water, and a microwave. If you qualify for FRLP, we will make sure your son has a lunch every day.

Where is campus?+–

1075 E Riggs Rd, Suite 4, Chandler, AZ 85249. About 3,500 square feet, with multiple classrooms, common areas, a kitchen, an intervention room, and an enrichment library. There is one Moreana Boys Academy campus. Schedule a tour and we’ll walk you through.

Do you assess neurodivergence?+–

Not at this time. We recommend assessments through your local public school. Contact us for guidance.

Is there transportation?+–

We provide transportation for academy activities, Friday Excursions, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We do not run a daily bus. Arrival and dismissal are a family responsibility. We offer an opt-in family directory so parents can arrange carpools.

Do you provide grades or transcripts?+–

We give detailed feedback regularly and write recommendations when needed. We can help families build transcripts on request. Moreana is pursuing accreditation through the Middle States Association; we are not accredited at this time.

Can a therapist or aide join the classroom?+–

We will make every effort to accommodate. We’ll collaborate with you, your son, and his aide so the setup works for him and for the rest of the room.

What ages do you serve?+–

Boys ages 10–18, approximately grades 4–12. Mixed-age on purpose. Small by design.

Can we use ESA funds?+–

Yes — Moreana Boys Academy is an Arizona ESA vendor. Many families use eligible ESA funds toward tuition. Our team is familiar with the process and can explain invoicing and payment options. We do not guarantee that every family qualifies or that every expense will be approved; remaining balances follow the Enrollment Agreement.

What is Core Academy?+–

A 2026–2027 Bridge Enrollment pathway: four academic days, Monday–Thursday, at $8,750. Same PAP, BJJ, cohorts, and mentorship. Designed for up to two academic years. Friday Excursions are available by series, typically $150–$400 depending on the experience.

Did Moreana win the Yass Prize?+–

No. We were selected as a 2026 Yass Prize Contender — national recognition in a competition often called the Pulitzer of education innovation. We have not won the Yass Prize.

Is there research behind this model?+–

Yes. The case is not that one study proves Moreana. Independent research on small-group coaching, mentoring, small learning communities, career-connected learning, experiential education, physical challenge, and belonging all point in the same direction. See the Research page for studies and how we word the claims.

Still wondering? Call 480.431.8410 or write info@moreana-az.com.