FreedomProject Academy

750 N Hickory Farm Lane

Appleton, WI 54914

33 Reviews

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K-12
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private

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Submitted by parent on January 06, 2025

This is our sixth year with FPA. So thankful for the education they provide for our children.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2022

We had 3 children in FPA this past school year (2021-2022) and had mixed experiences. Our kids were in the following grades: 3rd, 5th, and 8th. The 5th-grade teacher and 8th-grade teachers were incredible for the most part. I say the "most part" because the 8th grade English teacher was new and decided to not put due dates on most of the assignments in the 2nd semester so kids didn't know when they were due and according to my son, many of them got 0's because of it.Our problem was mostly with the 3rd-grade teacher.I had the unfortunate experience of contracting Covid the first week of school and was incredibly sick. Every teacher was helpful in extending assignments except the 3rd-grade teacher. She extended once, but when it was clear I was getting worse and not better, she refused to extend any further. She wouldn't respond to my emails most of the time. There I was, just trying to breathe, and having to worry about the fact my 9-year-old had 10 or 11 0's on his record. That wasn't right.The teacher then pulled in the elementary director to the mix, who recommended my son be tested for learning disabilities. They thought he was behind or slow or something because he couldn't work independently. Well think about this, he was starting online school for the first time and his mama who had always homeschooled him was incredibly ill. He didn't know how to work a computer and right off the bat, they wanted him to be independent. That's not acceptable.He was diagnosed with a specific learning disability but then was forced into audit status. We didn't have a choice in the matter. This means that they don't grade his work anymore, I do. So, more work for me, less for them, but I pay the same amount. Reasonable? No. We were never given the opportunity to withdraw when it became clear that they couldn't accommodate his needs. We were stuck. I was accused once of doing his homework for him because he could get it right on the homework but not in class because he was so terrified to talk in front of everyone. (This was prior to him being put on audit).With 2 months to go, we were finally allowed to withdraw and have our contract ended, but it took no less than a dozen emails with their financial person to get those payments removed. They also told me he was on the 1st-grade level, even though he passed their 3rd-grade test placement.They also tried to force my daughter into audit because she wasn't as advanced as the other kids.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2022

Our family has been with FPA for 4 years now, and I have been very pleased each year. The teachers are kind, helpful if your student is struggling or needs more assistance in something, have open and friendly dialogue with students and parents, are knowledgeable in their subjects, and seem to really enjoy teaching! The work load is just right - pushing and stretching the students without frustrating them. There doesn’t seem to be any needless work (worksheets and assignments that are more like “busy work”). While there are days that are longer than others, the majority of the time my kids have finished their work in an appropriate amount of time for their grade level. And a great plus - my kids enjoy going to their classes! I have recommended FPA to so many families and I am very very thankful that the Lord blessed us with this school!
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2022

We have two children enrolled in FPA. This has been a wonderful experience for my kids learning. I was reminded today why i love this so much. I was working with a group of Cub Scouts today and it required writting and spelling. None of the others my daughters age could effectively write or spell. With FPA, our kids have weekly spelling tests and actual handwritting assignments! These other children are in the same public school we were in before the 2020 shool year. My daughter was less of a reader and has started trying the harder books to read for fun. The math is awesome! I have seen a few parents complain at the amount of daily math but my two in 4th and 6th grade are usually able to complete in 30 or so minutes if they are not distracted. This type if schooling took some getting used to but, so worth the effort! I found my children, as most children are motivated with a grade for their work. Our public schhol had not had any real homework so not only did they lose out on learning through repetition, we had no idea what they wer being taught! If I have to return them to the public school system, I know they have received a far superior education while in FPA. Every teacher has been great in keeping the children interacting in the classroom and has been very good with the chinlren teaching and personality.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2022

FPA is a EXCELLENT alternative to the family that chooses not to continue their child or children in the ineffective and overrated public or private school system, is not doing well with the Common Core Curriculum now in every school, and is not able to 100% homeschool their child or children. Teachers are AMAZING and all the staff at FPA truly have a passion and care about their students and parents involved with their child or children's education. Welcome to Classical Education without the political noise! Straight teaching the way education should be. Tuition is reasonable priced and payment plans are available as well.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2022

Awesome school. This is a traditional school, students are expected to work, and are held accountable to meeting expectations.
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2019

excellent teachers, solid classical curriculum that helps prepare students for future learning at any level.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2019

The old adage rings true- you get what you pay for. FPA provides an adequate education, but not an outstanding one. As a parent, I had to supplement the work. The class sizes are too big for a good socratic dialogue, and students are not required to attend class. I'm saddened to see the decline in value of hard work and respect for teachers. Classes have been added that are not in line with classical education, but then again, classical is not a good word to describe FPA. There is no four year history cycle leaving students lacking in important historical events. The new administration is pushing a public school mentality. Approach FPA with caution.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2019

Freedom Project Academy has fostered a work ethic in my daughter that is astounding. Not only is she keeping her 4.0 average, she has learned how to prioritize, manage her schedule, take great notes, evaluate her weaknesses and strategize accordingly. I understand that this may not be the school for every student, especially for those that need their hands held, but my daughter has thrived in the FPA environment. It is tough, but it is worth it!
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2018

Amazing, and successful. I'm so glad we picked FPA. They use a lot of the curriculum we were using, and the interactive classes took a lot of weight off my shoulders. Although we are Home Educating, she is getting a classical, accredidated Education.
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2017

My teenage son has made positive progress by leaps and bounds. His grades have improved and so has his attitude. But what I really like is to be able to gauge my son's performance daily just by logging into the FPA portal and have a bird's eye view on how my son is performing daily, weekly, monthly and by semester. I can catch his weaknesses and by the help of his teacher get him back on track. You can't say that about public education. Due to his positive experience with FPA his first year, I've already enrolled him for the 7th grade. I've always asked my son about his opinion on this subject, and he tells me there are certain subjects that he did not learn in school and he loves the one on one interaction with the teacher. YES, he can't wait for school to open again in late August. That is great news to a parent just hoping to get ahead in his son's learning and preparing for the world in front of him. At least I'm doing what I can to get him there with the right attitude.
Submitted by parent on December 29, 2016

I can't say enough good things about Freedom Project Academy! This is our first year. My husband has been following the progress of FPA since our son was a baby and it seems they've worked out the kinks in the past few years and are truly offering a first-class education from the comfort of your home. We are a military family and a consistent common-core free k-12 curriculum is a top priority for us but a near impossibility with this lifestyle. As much as I love the idea of homeschooling, I recognize that I am not gifted in teaching and have no real desire to teach my kids but I want them to have the best education possible with a biblical worldview. Having the freedom to take school with us on vacation is also critical for us as we don't get to choose vacation times, especially before and after deployments. I was concerned about moving cross country during the school year and I can say, my son's teacher was very accommodating. We were able to watch the classes he missed in the hotel room along the way and he was given an extra week to complete the coursework. To move 2500 miles, be able to sight-see along the way, and not miss a beat with schooling was a breath of fresh air during an otherwise stressful time. We were able to place our 5 year old in 1st grade after having him take a placement test and he absolutely LOVES school. He talks about his classmates all the time and has started messaging them outside of class. His teacher is encouraging and patient and yet firm with his rambunctious class. We even received a Christmas card from her. The students clearly love her! Freedom Project Academy is an answer to pray for our family!
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2015

FPE is the perfect fit for the homeschool family looking for a Christian, classical, Common Core free education for their children, but doesn't necessarily want to sit down and do one-on-one instruction with each child (or all at once- I've tried multi-level approaches and ended up frustrated because it was above the younger children's level or too easy for the older ones- and I ended up doing large amounts of one-to-one regardless).We have been with FPE for two years (entering our third now). My two eldest will be 7th and 9th grade and I am still teaching my youngest (4th grade), independently. It's perfect for us because I've found that as my kids got older, it became increasingly difficult to hold them accountable and have them "turn in" assignments when life is contantly going on around us, and I'm busy running a household and helping taking care of the business my husband and I own. But I wasn't about to send them to public school because of the values we hold, and private schools are so expensive (and many using CC materials and may not even realize it)!We found FPE through a lecture they gave at a community church through our homeschool group and it has been a Godsend! Our experience has been wonderful. The teachers are professional and truly care for the students and the subjects they teach. Yes, the course load is rigorous, but in my opinion that's a good thing. It has helped my kids become more independent. I sometimes have to help them with their work, but their teachers are also available in office hours and they have tutors available as well. They have gotten into the swing marvelously with keeping track of their own schedules and handing in their assignments on their own. It's great to have them held accountable to someone other than me, and they get grades and will receive a diploma when they graduate. I have enough time (and sanity) to continue to individually instruct our youngest, and she will enter FPE in two years, for 6th grade, like her older sister did. My son is going into high school with them and I have no doubt he will receive a solid education, with unrevised history rooted in the Constitution, creation-based science, great classical literature, and incremental, traditionally taught math- all based in Christian values. If this resonates with you, FPE will be the perfect fit for your family, like it is for ours.
Submitted by teacher on March 24, 2015

I have been a teacher for Freedom Project for 3 years. During my time with them, I have seen the school grow from 125 students to over 600. Each year the administration and staff have worked to build a school that strives for excellence and provides an alternative for parents seeking solutions for educating their children. We believe in providing students with a strong foundation, so that they can learn to think critically about the world around them and become responsible, well-educated citizens. There is no one size fits all when it comes to educating individuals, but our school serves as a wonderful option for families who choose to partner with us.
Submitted by teacher on March 19, 2015

As a U.S. History and American Studies teacher in my first year with FreedomProject Education I have been impressed with the quality of the support staff as well as the students. Here is a group of young people who recognize the need for a complete education - one not often offered in many of our classrooms today in America. I've been pleased with the level of participation and the real desire the students have to learn more about the principles our great country was founded upon - and their desire to become involved in keeping it strong. It's been a great experience.
Submitted by teacher on March 12, 2015

I have taught with FPE in the elementary section since the beginning of elementary! FPE offers a wonderful elementary education program. The curriculum has been very well chosen. In elementary, each subject area is covered during classtime. My students love the online classtime and never want to miss their time online. I have had the privilege of having shy young students come into my class and for the first time ever emerge into beautiful talkative social butterflies online. I have had the privilege of observing students who were struggling to read and watching them turn into avid readers. I have known students who were defiant and miserable in their schooling, come to my class and become very obedient and develop a love of learning. I definitely strive to use technology resources in my online classroom and know that all elementary teachers are encouraged to do the same. I try to always make sure my class is fun and interactive...never boring.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2015

Freedom Project Education was an answer to prayer. When we pulled our soon to be 7th grader out of the public system to homeschool, we weren't sure what we would do. We decided to use a computer based curriculum in his first year, so as to have control over his lessons and schedule. However, we were curious about FPE's stated approach, so we decided to start small by enrolling him in just one course as a way to try them without a huge investment of time or money. From the first day of class, we were impressed with everything from the teaching style to the level of accountability that is required of each student to how responsive his teacher and administration were whenever he (or we) had questions or problems. Our son enjoyed the class so much that we've decided to enroll him in the program full time for his 8th grade year. We hope he will continue to be a part of the program through the rest of his years in school. We highly recommend FPE to any family who is looking for a program that is based in Judeo-Christian principles, is challenging, fully accredited, teaches students how to think critically and is very affordable.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2015

We have 3 kids enrolled with Freedom Project Education this year and it is their first year. They are in 4th, 8th and 10th grade. All 3 were enrolled in Public School prior to FPE. We are very impressed with the curriculum that FPE is using and the way that they have their system set up. Our kids are able to login to their own classes and submit their own homework. Having a live teacher to talk to and ask questions is crucial especially for our 4th grader. I really like how the teachers interact with our kids and how they involve all students in the class. Our kids are allowed to discuss and write about their beliefs without being discouraged. The reason why we chose FPE is because they teach a Biblically based Classical Education and the curriculum is not aligned with Common Core. We are so excited to have already signed up for next year and look forward to our kids earning the best education that is out there.
Submitted by teacher on March 10, 2015

I have been teaching at Freedom Project Education for 4 years, and I am very much impressed with the professional, college preparatory, accredited, Common Core free education that our students are receiving. All of the teachers are extremely qualified and dedicated to their students. They are interested in ensuring that every student that leaves his/her classroom is prepared for the next step in their educational career. The administration works tirelessly to ensure that the technology is working properly, the teachers are well prepared, and the families and students have everything they need to be successful at FPE and in the years to come. Freedom Project Education is a fantastic option for students who want to take a full course load or for those who just want to take one or two courses to supplement their other school work. Either way, the teachers and administrators work diligently to make sure that their students have the best education possible.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2015

We enrolled our daughter in FPE at the start of her freshman year of high school (2012). We couldn't be more thrilled with the education she has received this far, and will continue through her senior year (2015-16). The classes are challenging and the teachers engaging. We are so glad we chose FPE for our daughter and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top notch education for their child.