General Questions
Q. When and where do you meet?
A. We meet on Wednesdays at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 621 Hartsville Pike, Lebanon, TN 37087. For co-op students, fall semester classes begin the week of Labor Day and finish before Thanksgiving. Spring semester classes begin in late January and run through mid-April. High school classes begin in August and finish in late April or early May.
Q. How many weeks do you meet?
A. Co-op classes meet for ten weeks in the fall and ten weeks in the winter. High school credit classes meet for 16 weeks each semester.
Q. Can I come visit?
A. Yes! Please! Visit and tours must be scheduled in advance. You can create a new family account with LFA and we will connect with you to schedule a tour.
Q. Can I join Legacy mid-year?
A. Yes, Legacy will accept a new student mid-year. Based on availability, new families have the opportunity to join us when we register for the spring semester in November. When space is available, new families can join during any semester before the start of classes. No new students will be accepted after classes have started. Students who join mid-year are only eligible to enroll in enrichment classes or single semester tutorial classes.
Q. What classes are offered at Legacy Family Academy?
A. The co-op classes offered change from semester to semester. We have a varying selection of co-op enrichment classes and tutorial classes to help meet your homeschooling education needs.
Q. What are the parent responsibilities for families participating in Legacy?
A. Parents are asked to teach or assist during two class periods each semester. Every effort is made to allow each parent at least one class period to interact with other homeschool parents.
Q. What do I do if I’d like to teach a class?
A. Submit a Prospective Class Application. The class schedule is compiled each semester from class applications submitted by Christian parents.
Q. Can I drop my child off at Legacy and run errands while class is in session?
A. No. All attending parents must remain at Legacy with their children at all times. In the event of an emergency that must be taken care of during Legacy hours, please sign out at the Admin Table designating the time of your departure, the time of your return, your cell number, the names of your children, and the person you are leaving in charge of your family.
Q. Is Legacy Family Academy an umbrella school?
A. No, Legacy Family Academy simply comes alongside parents to support them in their homeschooling. We do not keep or report academic records. Each family is responsible for registering with an umbrella school or with the local school board.
Q. What happens if it snows?
A. In case of inclement weather including snow or other severe weather, closure information will be posted on our message board through the HUB and on our private Legacy Family Academy Facebook page.
