FAQs

We are not a traditional public, private, or charter school; we are a non-profit organization offering a distinct and independent drop-off program aimed to nurture creativity and artistic growth while enhancing academic excellence. Our core programs run for 30 weeks, from September through to May.

Your student can take one, two, or all three of the programs we offer!

Through our innovative approach, we seamlessly integrate hands-on application into every subject, cultivating a dynamic and enriching educational environment for children from TK/Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

Terra Classical Theater Inc. (DBA Terra Arts Foundation) is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 45-3653198.

We offer three distinct programs: Foundations Day, Thinker Day, and Doer Day.

Foundations Day is currently offered on Mondays. Students will focus on Math, Reading Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, and Spelling.

Thinker Day is currently offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You may select either Tuesday OR Wednesday to attend Thinker Day depending on your preference and our availability. On Thinker Day, TK-5th grade students focus on History with Art, Reading & Literature, Geography, Science, and Fine Arts. Students in 6th-8th grade focus on History with Art, Reading & Literature, Science, and Foundations in Music. In this program, students receive a blank sketchbook on their first day of class to showcase all the artwork they create throughout the year. By the end of the academic year, your student will have written and illustrated a 30-chapter book that highlights the history connected to that year’s theme. Thinker Day follows a five-year historical rotation, exploring a different era of history each year through our comprehensive educational themes: Thy Ancient Experience, Thy Medieval Experience, Thy Age of Discovery, Thy American Experience, and Thy Modern Experience.

Doer Day is currently offered on Thursdays and Fridays. You may select either Thursday OR Friday to attend Doer Day depending on your preference and our availability. On Doer Day, students will focus on Theater, Entrepreneurship, and two additional classes that are subject to change each year. Theater makes up half of the Doer Day program, with three rotating Theater classes in the Fall, which combine and transition into rehearsal time in the Spring. Just before the Spring Semester begins, your student will audition for a junior production of a musical theater show selected by the Terra Arts team. Your student will be assigned to a cast based on their grade level and have the opportunity to perform their junior production during two weekends in May. For reference, we have done productions like The Sound of Music: Youth Edition, Singin' in the Rain Jr., and Beauty and the Beast Jr. Doer Day follows a five-year historical rotation, exploring a different era of history each year through our comprehensive educational themes: Thy Ancient Experience, Thy Medieval Experience, Thy Age of Discovery, Thy American Experience, and Thy Modern Experience.

For Doer Day specifically, Kindergarten through 2nd Grade are included in our junior theater productions as "The Choir," this means they come out three times during their scheduled theater shows and sing three songs.

We are a drop-off program that runs from 8:30am to 2:00pm for each of our program days. Each day includes a scheduled snack and lunch break supervised by Terra Arts staff. Families are responsible for ensuring their student brings a backpack, water bottle, and packed lunch.

The program you sign up for determines which day of the week your student will attend.

For example, Foundations Day is currently only offered on Mondays, so students enrolled in this program attend once a week on Mondays for 30 weeks from September through May.

Thinker Day, on the other hand, is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. However, this does not mean students attend both Thinker Days. Instead, when registering, you will choose either Tuesday or Wednesday based on your preference and our availability. So, students enrolled in this program attend once a week on Tuesday OR Wednesday for 30 weeks from September through May. This also applies to Doer Day.

Doer Day is offered on Thursdays and Fridays. However, this does not mean students attend both Doer Days. Instead, when registering, you will choose either Thursday or Friday based on your preference and our availability. So, students enrolled in this program attend once a week on Thursdays OR Fridays for 30 weeks from September through May.

Please note: Once you've selected your preferred day at registration, you must stick with it. For example, if you enroll in Tuesday Thinker Day, you cannot start attending Wednesday Thinker Day instead.

Yes! Terra Arts does accept charter funds. Great examples include:

BEST Academy
Blue Ridge Academy
Cabrillo Point Academy
Compass Charter Schools
Epic California Academy
Excel Academy
Granite Mountain Charter School
iLEAD Hybrid Learning Studios
Mission Vista Academy
Ocean Grove Charter School
Pacific Coast Academy
Sage Oak Charter School
Scale Academy
Sky Mountain Charter School
Springs Charter School
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Taylion High Desert Academy

If you don't see your charter listed, contact us via our CONTACT page.

A purchase order (PO) is not an actual payment; it is a promise from your charter school to pay for your child’s instruction. While we gladly accept POs, it’s important to understand that we do not receive those funds right away. Most charter schools issue payment 30 to 45 days after instruction takes place.

This means we teach your student first, then bill your charter school each month for completed instruction. If, for any reason, the charter does not fulfill that promise, the responsibility for payment ultimately falls to the family.

To use charter funds for our program, you must first enroll through our website and enter the appropriate promo code (listed on the homepage) at checkout BEFORE submitting any purchase orders. If your charter is also covering the registration fee, please reach out via email at Invoicing@TerraArts.org. Once enrolled, you are responsible for submitting your purchase orders. Terra Arts Academy does not communicate directly with charter schools to obtain POs; you will need to request them from your Education Specialist or Facilitator. Purchase orders will not be accepted if you are not enrolled.

If your charter does not cover your tuition in full, you are financially responsible for any remaining balance. Please note that all financial agreements are made directly with you, not your charter.

To maintain transparency, our Admin Team sends monthly invoices so you can easily track your charter’s payments. This ensures there are no surprises if payments are delayed or not received. We take a leap of faith by covering the upfront costs of your student’s education, including teacher pay, classroom space, and supplies, before receiving any funds.

We truly see ourselves as your partner in this process and appreciate your help in submitting timely purchase orders. Your diligence makes a meaningful difference in helping us provide consistent, high-quality education for your child.

Yes! We are happy to support you in your homeschooling journey. If you would like to enroll in a monthly billing plan, you may use the appropriate promo code for your selected program at checkout. All promo codes are listed on the bottom of the homepage. Payments can then be made monthly through our attendance and billing site.

Payments are due by the 15th of each academic month, with the final payment due by May 1st.

The registration fee helps us ensure a smooth and thoughtful enrollment process. It not only secures your child’s spot in the class but also allows us to plan ahead by staffing our programs appropriately, purchasing materials, and preparing for a successful academic year. In addition, it helps cover essential operational expenses such as administrative processing, software systems, and classroom resources that support all Terra Arts programs.

This fee also reflects a family’s commitment to the program, which helps us minimize last-minute changes that can impact other students and the overall classroom experience.

If you are using charter funds, please check with your charter school to confirm how they submit payment. Some pay by the semester, while others pay monthly.

Each of our programs are the same price. For example, if a program costs $2600 for the year, your charter may divide that ten monthly payments of $260 from August through May. Alternatively, they may divide that into nine monthly payments of $288.89 from September through May. If your charter pays by semester, they may submit $1300 for Fall and $1300 for Spring.

Using this same example, if you are enrolled in two programs, the total annual cost is $5200. Your charter may choose to pay this as ten monthly payments of $520 from August through May. Alternatively, they may divide that into nine monthly payments of $577.78 from September through May. If your charter pays by semester, they may submit $2600 for Fall and $2600 for Spring. Any amount not covered by your charter will be the financial responsibility of the family.

If you are not using a charter and plan to pay out of pocket, you can opt into a ten month payment plan running from August through May.

Yes, we do allow enrollment mid academic year, depending on availability.

If you enroll mid academic year, you are financially responsible for program fees starting on the date you register through our website. The yearly program amount will be prorated based on your enrollment date.

Please note that billing begins at the time of registration, not the first day of attendance. For example, if you enroll in January but plan to begin attending in March, you will still be financially responsible for program fees starting in January.

Our waitlists operate like a lottery notification system. When a spot becomes available, all waitlisted families are notified at the same time via email. Enrollment is then available on a first-come, first-served basis for those notified families who are able to register.

While we cannot guarantee that a spot will open, each waitlisted family has an equal opportunity to enroll when an email notification is sent.

The Terra Arts Prep Work Book is required only for students enrolled in our Thinker Day program. A sketchbook will be provided on the first day of classes. We have also created a Prep Work Book for Doer Day, which families can use to follow along with classroom activities.

The Thinker Day Prep Work Book is designed to help families stay informed about class content and complete any necessary work beforehand. Sections labeled “Before Class” indicate tasks that should be completed prior to attending, while sections labeled “On Campus” cover material that will be explored during class.

Once your student is enrolled in Thinker Day, you will receive a password to access and download the Prep Work Book from the “Parent & Student Information” tab. We highly recommend printing a copy at home to help your student stay on track. Please note that there are two versions of the Thinker Day Prep Work Book, one for Elementary and one for Jr. High.

If your student has special needs or requires additional support to participate independently in any of our drop-off programs, including Foundations, Thinker, or Doer Day, or in an Afternoon Course, a parent or appropriate aide must remain with them.

Please let us know before the first day of class if your student may need extra assistance. If we are not informed in advance and your student requires more support than expected, we will contact you to return and pick them up.

At Terra Arts, we strive to maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all students. When behavioral issues arise, we follow a structured process to address them appropriately:

Initial Disrespect: Staff will address the student respectfully, reminding them of classroom rules and expectations. An incident report may be filed.
First Offense: The issue will be reported to the program coordinator. The program coordinator will determine if the student's parent or guardian needs to be contacted. An incident report is filed.
Second Offense: The issue will be reported to the program coordinator. The coordinator will contact the student’s parent or guardian, and the student will be sent home for the day. The parent or guardian will be required to accompany their student to their next class session for the full day. An incident report is filed.
Third Offense: The student is withdrawn from all Terra Arts programs.

We may escalate consequences based on the severity of the behavior.

Exceptions: Purposeful physical violence may result in immediate removal from the program at the discretion of Terra Arts.

All Terra Arts teachers and staff are required to complete a Department of Justice background check before working on site. Our campus is located at a functioning church, and the church staff have also undergone Department of Justice clearance to be present during our operating hours.

The Terra Arts campus is gated and monitored by a security guard who ensures that no unauthorized individuals enter during class hours.

Enrollment in the Foundations, Thinker, or Doer Day Program at Terra Arts is a year-long commitment, spanning 30 weeks from September through to May of the academic year.

Families are responsible for paying the full balance for the academic year regardless of attendance if a withdrawal occurs after the July 1st drop date, unless your student falls into one of the following categories:

Your student is being enrolled in a public or private school and/or homeschooling is completely discontinued.
Your student has a serious medical condition that prevents attendance.
Your family is moving more than 50 miles from Terra Arts.

If you fall into any of the above categories, you must provide supporting documentation of these changes to Terra Arts. In this case, you are only responsible for paying for the next 30 days of classes. After which, you would no longer be financially responsible for the remainder of the academic year.

For Afternoon Courses, families are required to pay by the semester of enrollment. Withdrawals are only allowed at the end of the first semester. In this case, you are only responsible for paying for the first semester. After which, if a withdrawal occurs mid-semester, families will still be financially responsible for the full semester's fees.

If you enroll mid-year, you must agree to the terms of this withdrawal policy, which will apply starting from the date you register for the current academic year. You will also be financially responsible for all program fees starting from the date of registration through our website.

For families enrolling mid-year, billing will begin on the date you register. For example, if you enroll in January but do not plan to attend until March, please note you will be financially responsible for all program fees starting in January, as if you began attending in January.

We deeply appreciate and rely on the generous volunteer efforts that help make Terra Arts Academy a vibrant and successful part of your homeschooling journey. Whether you serve on the board, make a tax-deductible donation, or lend a hand at Terra Arts events such as Jr. High Dances, the Gala, the Fair, or Theater Performances, your support makes a lasting difference.

For families enrolled in our Doer Day program, volunteering is mandatory for our theater productions. Your participation helps support the students and ensures that each production runs smoothly and successfully. All volunteers and educational aides are required to sign the Classroom Visitation Policy before participating.

Thank you for helping us create an exceptional experience for our students!

You do not need to complete a visitation form when registering your student. However, if you ever plan to Volunteer, serve as an Educational Aide or Behavior Aide, this form will be required.

Please note: We are not a public or private school; we are a learning center.
Our policies may differ from those you are familiar with. The following policies apply to all classroom visitors:

Visitation Approval & Campus Access
All classroom visits must be requested and approved in advance, in writing.
Terra Arts is a limited public forum. As such, access to classrooms and campus is restricted and subject to administrative approval.
All visitors must sign in and out daily and wear a visible visitor badge at all times.
Visitors may not bring unenrolled children onto campus without prior authorization.
Unenrolled children may not participate in classroom activities.

Privacy & Safety
Photography or video recording of staff or students is strictly prohibited without prior authorization.
Please inform the Director of any relevant student needs. This information will be kept confidential and used only to support your student.
Non-staff adults may not enter student restrooms. Only a parent or guardian may assist their Kindergarten-aged child in the restroom. Students may not use adult restrooms.

Classroom Expectations
Please sit with your student or in a designated area unless otherwise directed.
Do not answer questions directed to students or engage the teacher in private conversation during instruction.
Refrain from talking with students or adults during class time, including phone use.
Do not complete your student’s work, correct it directly, or take materials from them.
If needed, you may demonstrate an example on a separate sheet of paper for your student to reference.
Model respectful, attentive, and supportive behavior at all times.

Student Participation
Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities.
Exceptions may be made in the following situations:
A student needs a break due to sensory discomfort (such as sound or smell)
A student is unable to participate in physical activity
A student opts out of animal dissection (an alternative assignment will be provided when applicable)

Disruptions & Conduct
Visitors are expected to leave the premises once the student is no longer receiving assistance in the classroom.
Terra Arts is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and peaceful learning environment.
If a visitor disrupts classroom instruction or campus operations, they may be asked to stop the behavior or leave campus immediately. Failure to comply may result in removal from campus and possible involvement of law enforcement.

We appreciate and support you in your effort to provide an excellent education for all students. Please communicate with us privately if you have any questions or concerns.
Last Updated 3/24/26