Pharos AcademyAdmissions
How Applying Works
Families We Serve
Families in central PA who desire a few subjects taught alongside other children, and the rest taught at home. You choose the classes you want; we do not enroll anybody full time and we do not replace what you are already doing.
We are a Christian classical school and we teach that way in every subject. Families do not have to belong to our church, but you should read what we believe before applying.
What Makes Us Different
We are a supportive community of homeschooling families. That is what H.O.P.E. stands for — Helping Our Parents Educate — and it is the whole of our posture: parents remain the primary educators, and Pharos comes alongside them rather than taking their place.
Learning here is flexible. Families take what serves them and teach the rest at home, and the week is arranged around the shape of your family rather than against it.
You choose the courses your child takes, one or several. Drop-off is welcome, and parents who would rather stay are at home in the Parent Lounge for the morning.
Prices for Partner Families
- $25Registration feeOnce per student per year, by check with your application. It is not refundable, and it is what reserves your place in the intake.
- $100Deposit, per classBy check with your application, one for each class. It holds the seat, and it comes off what you owe your instructor for that class.
- $50Late fee, per classOnly if a quarterly payment is missed. Nobody is charged this for asking for more time — talk to us first.
Every class's own cost is on the classes page, computed from the hours it meets — there is no fee on this site that is not worked out the same way for every family.
What Happens If You Withdraw?
The registration fee and the class deposits are non-refundable. A student who withdraws more than a week before classes start is refunded class fees, books and supplies fees, and editing and evaluation fees in full. A student who withdraws after classes have started is refunded class fees pro rata. Study hall fees are non-refundable.
Is Pharos the Right Fit for your Family?
At enrollment, the parent or guardian must sign two agreement statements. We encourage you to read them before you apply, to ensure that what you desire aligns with our code of conduct and policies.
- HandbookHow Pharos works day to day — the school year, attendance, what parents take on at home, and every fee the school charges.
- Code of ConductWhat is expected of students and parents in class and on campus, and what happens when those expectations are not met.
Become a Pharos Family
Let's chat! Tell us who you are and what you are looking for, and we will answer before anything is signed or sent.
Not ready to apply? Ask us anything — we would far rather answer a question now than have you find the answer halfway through a form.