Coming Fall 2025:
CO-CREATION
SCHOOL

What Parents Should Consider Before Choosing This School Model

Our Co-Creation Farm School is unique, offering freedom, nature immersion, and holistic learning. However, it may not be the right fit for every family. Here’s what parents should know:

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1. Learning Philosophy: No Traditional Curriculum

• Self-Directed Learning – Students choose what and how they learn, without compulsory subjects.

• Experiential Education – Learning happens through hands-on projects, nature immersion, and real-world interactions.

• No Grades or Tests – Progress is assessed through experience and personal development, not standardized evaluations. Facilitators will provide guidance on building portfolios, especially for high school students. Portfolios are beneficial for admission to college or for pursuing internships and career paths. ​

 

Parental Consideration:

• Are you comfortable with student-driven learning via various options presented?​

 

2. Nature-Based & Off-Grid Learning

• Outdoor Learning – Students spend much of their day outside, tending gardens, building structures, or exploring.

• Minimal Technology – Unlike mainstream schools, there is limited screen-based learning for children under 12. Teens will have time for work on specific projects on their computers and phones.

• Eco-Living Practices – Focus on sustainability, permaculture, and self-sufficiency.​

 

Parental Consideration:

• Does your child thrive outdoors, in multiple settings, and with various hands-on projects, or do they prefer a more structured, indoor classroom at a desk?

• Are you aligned with nature-based values?

 

3. Spiritual & Holistic Development

• Mindfulness & Energy Awareness – Some practices may include meditation, visualization, and intuitive learning.

• Connection to Nature as a Spiritual Concept – The idea that humans and nature share a deep energetic bond.

• Emphasis on Emotional & Social Growth – Learning includes personal reflection, storytelling, and community involvement.

 

Parental Consideration:

• Are you comfortable with spiritual elements in your child’s education?

• Do you want a school that values emotional intelligence and holistic well-being?​

 

4. Democratic Governance & Responsibility

• School Meetings – Students and staff vote on school rules and policies, creating a democratic community.

• No Hierarchy – Staff act as guides rather than authority figures.

• Personal Responsibility – Students and staff work together to handle conflict resolution, set schedules, and participate in decision-making.

 

Parental Consideration:

• Do you believe children can make responsible choices about their learning with  guidance?

• Are you okay with a school where adults don’t dictate academic paths?​

 

5. Transition to College or Career

• No Traditional Transcripts – Colleges may require portfolios or alternative admissions pathways that we can help guide families through.

• Strong Self-Motivation Required – Success depends on the student’s ability to set and pursue their own goals, which adults can help them figure out.

• Unique Skill Set – Graduates will be independent thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and adaptable learners, able to navigate adult life with practical skills and the foundations for long-term healthy relationships. ​

 

Parental Consideration:

• Are you prepared to help your child document their learning for future opportunities if applicable? 

• Is your child self-motivated to pursue further education, a career, or lifestyle of their choice independently?

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