Would your family THRIVE at Elements Academy?!

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What would your child do all day if they could? Check all that apply (This is the ONLY question you get more than one answer - use it well!! 😁 )

  • A.
    Math
  • B.
    Read/write
  • C.
    Art
  • D.
    Sports
  • E.
    Music (play or listen to)
  • F.
    Be alone / thinking
  • G.
    Hang with friends / be with people
  • H.
    Be in nature / with animals
• 2.
  How important is it that your child has true joy throughout their day?

  • A.
    The most important thing - if they're not happy, they can't learn... and also, I want them to be happy!
  • B.
    Not a huge priority - they can do stuff after school that's joyful
  • C.
    Life isn't always joyful - they might as well get used to it now
• 3.
  What should basic human needs be like at school?

  • A.
    They won't eat or drink at school (or before) so they can avoid the bathroom at all costs.
  • B.
    They'll eat a snack here or there, but not much. They'll only use the bathroom in an emergency.
  • C.
    They should feel safe and comfortable to eat, drink, and go to the bathroom whenever they want.
• 4.
  How many students would you want in your child's classroom?

  • A.
    18-30 : a typical/traditional classroom size is perfect
  • B.
    10-17 : the classroom 'feel' but smaller
  • C.
    3-9: small groups, kids they're comfortable with
  • D.
    0-2 : they work best alone or with family
• 5.
  How important is social/emotional support for your child in school?

  • A.
    They'll probably only accept social/emotional support at home, so it doesn't really matter either way.
  • B.
    Hmm. Kinda? They could probably benefit from a guidance counselor or something...
  • C.
    Extremely important so their sensitivity becomes their STRENGTH! (big feelings ✔ sensitive ✔ empath ✔)
  • D.
    Not at all. Suck it up. Tough it out. Stop crying.
• 6.
  How should 'learning' be measured for your child?

  • A.
    I like to know everything they're doing, so I'll document it all
  • B.
    Whatever will showcase their creativity, capabilities, and interests
  • C.
    A variety of teacher-mandated tests, assessments, essays, projects, etc.
  • D.
    Standardized testing and teacher-given assessments based on state/federal core standards
• 7.
  Which type of safety matters most at school?

  • A.
    Physical
  • B.
    Mental
  • C.
    Emotional
  • D.
    They're all equally important
• 8.
  How do you feel about homework?

  • A.
    If they're homeschooling, is it all homework?
  • B.
    The more the better - prep them for college
  • C.
    Homework is huge point of stress and is totally pointless
  • D.
    It's boring but fine. I don't really care either way.
• 9.
  What type of environment/building should your child's school feel like?

  • A.
    A huge building with hundreds of kids - they thrive with hustle and bustle - lots of people, busyness, noise
  • B.
    State of the art classrooms are important for a high quality education
  • C.
    A combination of school and home (functions as a school but feels cozy like a home)
  • D.
    Home - like, literally - they need to learn at home
• 10.
  What would you like your child's teacher/s to be like?

  • A.
    Trying their best, but stressed, burned out, exhausted, and only able to do what the system tells them to
  • B.
    Highly educated (preferably from a prestigious university)
  • C.
    Educated (formally and experientially), kind, and creative
  • D.
    Like me - they learn best from family
• 11.
  Which of the following words or set of words would best describe your child?

  • A.
    Sensitive, creative, kind
  • B.
    Smart, competitive, resilient
  • C.
    Agoraphobic, rigid, anxious
  • D.
    Extroverted, adaptable, athletic
• 12.
  What might you ask your child at the end of their day?

  • A.
    I want to be with them all day - I don't need to ask them anything.
  • B.
    What did you learn today?
  • C.
    Nothing - I'd talk with them and see what they feel like sharing
  • D.
    We're so busy we don't really have time for questions
• 13.
  You pick your child up and they're covered in mud, paint, glue, or who knows what else, you're thinking:

  • A.
    Um, this is super annoying. We have places to go and I can't take them looking like this.
  • B.
    That's so cool - looks like they had a great day!
  • C.
    That's so weird. I've never heard of them playing with anything like that before.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Find your fit!

  Elements Academy would not be aligned with your child/family lifestyle. That's ok! It's good news to find out what won't work, now you can keep focusing on what else will!
• 2.
  Probably not

  Elements Academy probably isn't the best fit for your family, but you might benefit from checking out some more 'traditional' private schools.If you're local to the Braintree area: Quincy Catholic, St Agatha's, Fontbonne, Milton Academy, BC High, Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, or Thayer Academy might be worth looking into!
• 3.
  YESSSS! Elements might be perfect for you!

  Elements Academy is a style of education that does not exist anywhere else. We do NOT follow a prescribed curriculum, philosophy, or pedagogy, because that's super limiting. Instead, we are committed to personalized and individualized learning. And (the best part) we make it FUN - these kids LOVE school. They are creative, curious, and compassionate - by design : )Elements Academy is a non-traditional private school - if you're interested in learning more, schedule a call!
• 4.
  Maybe?!

  Homeschooling is probably the best route for your family, but we do offer flexible part-time options if you're interested in homeschooling AND school.Due to our personalized style and cozy vibe, homeschoolers typically do really well here!Schedule a call if you want to chat!