All families and students are required to register a family account for courses, learning, and work where grading or a transcript will be needed. This $25 registration fee is a one-time fee. Once an account has been registered, and you have met with our Academy Director you will be invited to enroll for your preferred classes. Full Instruction and Hybrid Instruction incurs a $350 curriculum fee which gives families access to the curriculum and books. (Family accounts are not required for clubs, camps, workshops, or events.)
Just like regular school, this is designed for families who prefer to remain involved in the learning process but perhaps life does not allow such flexibility for full time homeschooling. We have both 4 Day and 5 Day options available. $350 fee is payable on registration to secure one of the limited seats available. This also guarantees that your student license can issued for the curriculum and the required books are packaged up for you.
Our 5 Day Full Instruction program is designed for families with a preference for full time in-school instruction
4 Day Full Instruction
Our 5 Day Full Instruction program is designed for families with a preference for full time in-school instruction
4 Day Full Instruction
Our 5 Day Full Instruction program is designed for families with a preference for full time in-school instruction
4 Day Full Instruction
Unlike regular school, this is designed for families who prefer to take on the main portion of a student’s weekly instruction and opt to join the group for 1 or 2 days per week only. Hybrid students use the same curriculum and weekly rhythm as the full instruction students. $350 fee is payable on registration to secure one of the limited seats available. This also guarantees that your student license can issued for the curriculum and the required books are packaged up for you.
Day rates for our private school and tutoring services are paid monthly in advance, by the 1st of the month.
Day rates for our private school and tutoring services are paid monthly in advance, by the 1st of the month.
Day rates for our private school and tutoring services are paid monthly in advance, by the 1st of the month.
Does your child need a little extra help? Ponderosa Academy offers private tutoring for students of all ages. Course specific one-on-one tutoring and/or remedial sessions may be scheduled with any teacher who offers this service. This service is provided to any students in the Helena and surrounding areas, including public schooled students. Our licensed staff are available to assist with your school work, and set you up for success for the year ahead.
Tutoring sessions are scheduled per hour and billed weekly, making it easy for families exploring options like private school or homeschool. For more information about our approach, which emphasizes integrity and growth, please contact us.
Announced and scheduled ahead of time, our private school offers a range of programs,announced in advance (may also be found on our calendar).
Monday - Writer's Club (ages 7-15)
Tuesday - Crafting Club (ages 5-8)
Wednesday - STEM Club (all ages 6+)
Thursday - Crafting Club (all ages 6+)
Friday - Math Club (ages 7-11)
Whether you are joining us for tutoring, day sessions, or full instruction, each student gets their own Dreamclass profile. A one time, non-refundable registration fee of $25 allows us to create your profile and get you on the waiting list for whichever one of our services best suit your family’s needs. Pay in full discounts of 10% apply for all 4 & 5 day full instruction and Hybrid tuition costs. In Montana, the cost to educate a child — primarily through childcare — varies by age, care type, and location. The most common monthly figures for school age care (age 5+) based on 2025–2026 data is $850/month for Center-based and $841/month for family/home care. Public school education in Montana costs about $12,101 per pupil annually; whereas private school education averages about $11,689 per year (Private School Review 2026). This is comparative data only, as we know our families are typically homeschoolers or seeking private tuition
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Please reach us at info@ponderosa-academy.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Montana Student Scholarship Program offers Montana taxpayers the unique opportunity to redirect their state tax liability to directly fund scholarships for eligible students attending **any Qualified Education Provider (QEP)** in the state. This enables families to choose the best educational environment and supporting educational choice and accessibility in Montana. This program is essential to maintaining robust educational options for all eligible students.
Each SSO has their own application process. Please reach out to info@ponderosa-academy.com and we will send you the application links. Alternatively, available SSO's may be viewed HERE.
Ponderosa Academy Inc
2 North Last Chance Gulch Street, Helena, MT, USA
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