What's The Next Step In Launching Your Christian School? This quiz will help you figure out what steps to take next and give you a useful resource for the particular stage you're in with regards to launching your Christian school. Please submit your name and email in order to get started! Name Email I agree to be contacted by email regarding Soaring news and updates. I understand that I can unsubscribe anytime. What type of microschool are you most interested in? A. Private School – A traditional model with full-time students. I’m feeling good about this choice! B. Hybrid School – A blend of in-person and online learning. I think this is my direction, but I could use some advice. C. Resource Center – A flexible space offering supplemental learning and resources. I’m pretty confident about this path! D. Undecided – I’m not sure yet—definitely could use some guidance here. None Who do you believe you are called to serve in your microschool? A. Private School Students – Families seeking an alternative to traditional private education. I feel good about this focus! B. Homeschool Families – Supporting students learning primarily at home. I’m comfortable here, but always open to insights. C. Online Learners – Students engaging in virtual or remote learning. I think this is my direction but I’d appreciate some feedback. D. Unique Populations – Gifted, neurodivergent, or other specialized student groups. I’m confident, but would love more resources! E. Public School Students – Families looking for a different option from local public schools. I’m sure about this path! F. Other – I plan to serve a unique blend of learners, but I could use a bit of help refining this vision. G. Undecided – I’m still figuring this out, so I definitely need some advice. None Have you completed a demographic study and/or basic market research in the geographical footprint where you might have your microschool? Yes, I’ve done thorough research and have data to support my plan. I’m feeling prepared. I’ve started gathering information but could use more insights. I could definitely use help fine-tuning this. No, but it’s on my to-do list. I’ll need some guidance to get this done. I haven’t yet, but I know the community through other means. I’m doing okay, but extra advice is always welcome. None Have you identified any specific groups (including parents) as having high interest in your microschool or a desire to have a Christian educational option in their community? Yes, there is clear interest, and I’ve connected with key groups. I’m feeling confident! There’s some interest, but more outreach is needed to gauge demand. A little help with this would go a long way! No, but I believe the interest is there based on initial conversations. I could use some tips on how to approach this. I’m still working on identifying key interest groups. Definitely could use some assistance here. None Has the leader of the project been identified? Will this individual also be implementing the vision? Yes, I’m the leader, and I’ll implement the vision as the school leader. I’m feeling good about this! Yes, I’m leading the launch, but someone else will run the school day-to-day. I’m confident in this plan. I’m still searching for the right person to lead the project. I could use some advice on finding the perfect leader! Leadership will be shared between a few key team members. I’m feeling good, but always open to suggestions. None Do you have funding sources available to prepare for and launch your microschool? Yes, I’ve secured funding and am ready to move forward. I’m in a good place financially. I have some funding, but I’m still exploring additional sources. I could use help identifying more opportunities! I’m actively seeking funding and hope to secure it soon. I could really use some support with fundraising! I’m in the early stages of identifying potential funding sources. I definitely need help with this. None Do you have a facility chosen? Yes, I’ve secured a location and am preparing for the next steps. I’m set on this! I have a few potential options and am in the process of finalizing. I’m mostly confident, but a little guidance wouldn’t hurt. I’m still exploring locations and haven’t committed to one yet. I could really use some help finding the right spot! I haven’t started looking for a facility yet. Help! This is something I definitely need assistance with. None Have you established your values, mission, vision, and goals? Yes, I’ve clearly defined them and am ready to share with the community. I feel great about this. I’ve outlined them, but there’s room for refinement. I’m doing okay, but would love some feedback. I have some ideas, but need help developing them further. I could really use support to clarify this! I haven’t started working on these yet, but it’s a priority. I need help figuring this out! None Do you have an educational philosophy? Yes, I’ve chosen a specific educational philosophy for my school. I’m confident in my approach. I’m considering a few options, but haven’t decided yet. I could use a little help making a decision. I’m still exploring different philosophies and open to suggestions. Help! I’d love guidance on this! I haven’t focused on this yet, but it’s on my roadmap. I could use help getting started. None Have you chosen curriculum sources for your program? Yes, I’ve selected the curriculum that aligns with my educational philosophy. I’m confident in my choice. I have a few options in mind but haven’t made a final decision yet. I could use some advice to narrow it down. I’m researching different curriculum sources and still gathering information. Help! I could use guidance here. No, I haven’t started this process yet, but it’s on my list. I need help getting started. None Have you created your handbooks, policy manuals, and other operational documents? Yes, I’ve developed the key documents needed to guide operations. I’m feeling prepared. I’ve started working on them but still have some documents to finish. I’m okay but could use a little help. I know what’s needed, but I haven’t started writing them yet. Help! I could use assistance getting this done. No, I haven’t begun this part yet, but I plan to soon. I definitely need some guidance on this. None Have you created a comprehensive multi-year budget? Yes, I’ve mapped out a detailed budget for the next several years. I’m confident with my financial plan. I’ve started the budget but still need to finalize some details. I’m mostly okay but could use help refining it. I have a general idea of the costs but haven’t created a formal budget yet. I could really use support with this. No, I haven’t started on a budget yet, but I know it’s a priority. Help! I need guidance on budgeting. None Do you know how much you will charge for tuition? Yes, I’ve determined my tuition rates based on research and projections. I’m set on this! I have a range in mind but haven’t finalized the exact amount. I’m okay, but would love a second opinion. I’m still working on my tuition model and need more information. I could use help fine-tuning this. I haven’t addressed this yet, but it’s on the horizon. Help! I need advice on this. None Time's up
