Procedures and FAQ’s

We accept students starting at 4 years old, provided they are fully potty-trained. Students may enroll at any time throughout the school year, space permitting. Delphi students advance based on demonstrated competence rather than by age or number of months spent at one level. Arriving students are given thorough diagnostic tests and interviews, from which a complete academic program is designed. Students move through these programs as rapidly as they are learning and demonstrating competence.

For more specifics, go to Procedures.

We do not have a program that isolates gifted students from others. However, the Delphi approach is particularly well-suited to the brighter child because it allows students to advance as rapidly as they are learning and demonstrating competence.

Delphi Academy accepts children as young as 4 years old if they are ready to enter a Pre-K setting. This is determined by the parents and admissions. The child must be fully toilet trained.

L. Ron Hubbard was an American philosopher and educator who extensively researched the field of learning and identified barriers to study that individuals face when trying to learn something new. More importantly, he developed methods to overcome these barriers that any person can apply. Mr. Hubbard’s written works on education and child development are applied within the school’s program and are directly related to our success in helping students and families.

No. Delphi Academy is an independent, non-sectarian school open to all religious faiths.

Many people are familiar with Mr. Hubbard as an author and founder of the religion of Scientology; thus, this question is common. The school’s policy is one of respect for the religious beliefs of others, and nothing of a religious nature is required of students or families or part of our curriculum.

We do not provide special services for children with serious problems but have found that students are often mislabeled as having “behavioral problems” or “disabled.” For some of these children, our basic teaching method and study techniques are all that is required to get the student back on track.

We evaluate each student on an individual basis after we have given academic assessments, a review of previous school records, and at least one interview. Based on the results of those activities, assuming the student is not seriously behind academically, he or she would be considered for enrollment.

We see parent involvement as critical. In our close-knit, family-oriented community, we end up developing strong bonds with our students, and this relationship extends to the whole family. In a sense, you have invited the school into your family, and we are aware of the trust and partnership that implies. Your active participation with the school in your child’s education is more than important. We view it as essential.

We do have a limited amount of financial aid available for our school year program. All financial aid applications must be done through the FAST link below.

Since financial aid is funded from the school’s operating revenue, the number and amount of aid available is limited. Because the school’s resources and the needs of our families change from year to year, we request that families send updated financial information each year.

All of our teachers have advanced degrees. They also have been trained in the study and teaching methods practiced at Delphi Academy. They are also required to be thoroughly familiar with the entire array of Delphi curriculum, including demonstrating competence in the Heron Basics™ Program.