School FAQs

Community schools, often called charter schools in other states, are public nonprofit, nonsectarian schools that operate independently of any school district but under a contract with an authorized sponsoring entity that is established by statute or approved by the State Board of Education. Community schools are public schools of choice and are state and federally funded.

Any student who resides in Ohio is eligible to enroll in a public community school, space permitting.

To apply to kindergarten, students must be 5 years old on or before September 30 of the year they begin kindergarten.

Heart of Ohio Classical Academy will initially offer kindergarten through sixth grade in the 2024-2025 school year. We will continue to add a grade each year until K-12 is served.

Yes.

As a community school, it is our legal requirement to be unaffiliated with any political party or any religion. We respect parent’s choice to discuss such matters with their children.

Heart of Ohio Classical Academy maintains a policy that addresses religious beliefs and practices within the school community, ensuring that the school complies with constitutional guidelines regarding the separation of church and state. The policy ensures that students are free to practice their religion in a respectful manner, without school endorsement of any specific belief. All applicable materials related to this policy, including notices to parents and public statements, will be uploaded to the school’s website and made available for public viewing. For more information, please see the HOCA 2024/2025 Family Handbook, pages 61 & 62.

In compliance with Ohio law, Heart of Ohio Classical Academy provides publicly accessible information regarding its policy on political movements and ideology. This policy outlines the school’s stance on remaining neutral in political matters while fostering a learning environment where diverse perspectives are respected. All materials related to this policy, including resources and communications shared with parents, will be available on the school’s website by January 24, 2025. Parents will also receive a direct notice with access to the relevant materials.

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Heart of Ohio Classical Academy is incorporated as a non-profit entity in the State of Ohio. Pending approval by the IRS, donations are tax-deductible through Community Shares of Ohio