Hybrid schooling is a form of education that falls under the homeschool umbrella, as parents are required to teach their child from home with the guidance of certified teachers.

With this approach, students attend school in a classroom setting for part of the week and learn from home (or a coffee shop or the local park) on the other days of the week.

Families who “hybrid school” often say it is the best of both worlds. They enjoy the benefits of giving their children a classroom experience – and all the good things that a traditional school setting offers – with the freedom, flexibility, and individualization that homeschooling provides.

PEAK Christian Academy is a hybrid school program located in Abilene, TX. We are not a homeschool co-op, but a collaborative community of parents, students, and teachers who come from various walks of life, but share similar philosophies on education, faith, and childhood.

PEAK is a Christ-centered community that forges character, fosters wisdom, and nurtures a lifelong passion for learning.

Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $3,800 per student. We offer various payment plan options so you can choose the one that best suits your family.

There are other fees associated with our application and enrollment processes, which are outlined on our About page in more detail.

Unfortunately, we do not offer financial aid or reduced tuition at this time, but it is something we hope to offer in the future.

We meet at The River of Life Church inside their East Children’s Building. We rent this space from River of Life and are not affiliated with any specific church. Our address can be found on our Contact page.

PEAK students are on campus 3 days a week – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – and learn at home on Monday and Friday. On-campus days begin at 9:30 AM and dismiss at 3 PM.

Morning electives are held from 9 to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. These classes are optional and vary in subject matter by semester. There is an additional fee for electives, which is decided upon before each semester begins.

At PEAK, we follow routines instead of schedules. Although most days have a recognizable rhythm, we enjoy the freedom to let the curiosity and enthusiasm of our students lead the way. We leverage hands-on learning, mixed age groups, and real-world problem-solving to create an environment that cultivates self-led learners.

PEAK students collaborate with their peers, set personal and community goals, journal as a daily practice, learn to use technology safely, and so much more. Keeping our mission at the core, we provide experiences that foster a love for God, others, and learning, while pointing our students to the example of Christ. And yes, we do have recess!

Our teachers have the autonomy to choose the curriculum that best fits the needs of their classroom. We use a mastery learning approach as often as possible, allowing our students to learn at their own pace as they master skills and progress toward personal learning goals. Parents and teachers work together to recognize gaps in learning and support the student in achieving true mastery.

Likewise, parents also have the autonomy to choose their own curriculum! We do have recommendations, but ultimately, it is your family’s choice. At PEAK, we cover all subjects except for spelling and history, which are the responsibility of the parents to teach at home on Mondays and Fridays. If you are new to homeschooling and are unsure what the state of Texas requires, please see this guide from the Texas Homeschool Coalition.

We affirm the parent’s role as the primary influencer in a child’s education, and it is our joy and privilege, as teachers, to come alongside each family on their journey as Trailblazers. (That’s our mascot!)

As far as subjects go, PEAK parents are responsible for teaching spelling and history, and are expected to provide a healthy (and happy) learning environment at home on Mondays and Fridays.

We offer Kindergarten through 6th grade.

For 3rd grade and up, we require The Stanford Achievement Test upon enrollment. We also offer this test annually for families wishing to reassess or wanting a broader assessment of achievement.

Rather than traditional grading practices that aim to quantify learning, we use mastery learning techniques to build upon previously taught concepts and promote independent cognitive reasoning.

Homework is required Friday through Monday as part of our collaborative partnership. This is separate from any lessons taught by the parent at home. Homework – we call it “Weekend Work” – is assigned by PEAK teachers on Thursdays and is collected when PEAK resumes on Tuesday of the following week.

We are not associated with any specific denomination, but focus primarily on the teachings of Jesus found in the New Testament. These lessons are profound, yet simple enough for a child to understand, and are relevant to everyday life.

At PEAK, we might memorize scripture, study The Beatitudes, or take time to share what God is doing in our lives. PEAK students encourage and pray for one another, serve with joyful hearts, and resolve conflict with grace and compassion. We are not perfect, but with Christ as our example, we endeavor to be beacons of truth, light, and love.

It varies from year to year, but our max is 12:1.

Yes, we do! We are the Trailblazers.

Visit our About page for details on our application process.

Yes! PEAK offers opportunities for highly motivated homeschooled students in 7th and 8th grade to collaborate with peers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check out our Junior High page for more information.