Our Program

The Rooted Learning Program

Overview

At Shoreline Scholars, we provide a thoughtfully designed, holistic learning experience that supports both academic growth and whole-child development.

For families enrolled in our full-time 3-day/week program, all major academic subjects are covered and provided through engaging, thoughtfully created workbooks. The Rooted Learning Program runs Wednesday through Friday during both the Fall semester (August through December) and Spring semester (January through May). Families may enroll in a 1-day, 2-day, or 3-day weekly schedule.

The program is led by a team whose credentials include a doctorate-level Licensed Mental Health Counselor and 20 years of classroom teaching experience.

Based in Melbourne Beach, Florida, we welcome homeschool families from across the Space Coast — including Indialantic, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne, and the greater Brevard County area.

Curriculum and Academic Scope

The Rooted Learning Program delivers comprehensive academic instruction across all major subject areas. Students enrolled in the full-time 3-day schedule receive instruction in the following disciplines:

Both Fall and Spring Semesters

August through May

  • English Literature
  • Art
  • Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Animal Science, Marine Biology, Plant Studies, and Oceanography)

Core science rotates by term: Chemistry (T1), Physics (T2), Biology (T3), Environmental Science (T4). Animal Science, Marine Biology, Plant Studies, and Oceanography are covered on Friday nature days throughout the year.

Fall Semester (T1–T2)

August through December

  • Civics and Government Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • Critical Thinking

Spring Semester (T3–T4)

January through May

  • History
  • Geography
  • Eastern and Western Philosophy

Enriched, Real-World Learning

In addition to these foundational subjects, Shoreline Scholars offers enriched, real-world learning opportunities that extend beyond traditional academics. Students are exposed to and engaged in:

  • Daily Reading and Writing Concepts
  • Mathematics Integration
  • Entrepreneurship (Business/Economic Principles and Financial Literacy)
  • Horticulture
  • Carpentry

These areas are introduced in age-appropriate, hands-on ways that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and practical life skills. Students will have opportunities to participate in entrepreneurial events, designing and selling handmade products.

Instructional Delivery

Academic content is delivered through thoughtfully created workbooks and guided instruction. The program serves three age tiers with differentiated schedules: Young Explorers (ages 5–7) receive shorter 30-minute lesson blocks with more structured play and movement; Curious Learners (ages 8–10) and Confident Leaders (ages 11–13) engage in 45-minute instructional periods with self-directed project time and, for the oldest tier, applied math and entrepreneurship integration. All three tiers benefit from daily outdoor learning, including gardening, gentle exercise, and coastal exploration.

Program Schedule

Wednesday and Thursday: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
St. Sebastian by-the-Sea, 2010 Oak St, Melbourne Beach, FL

Friday (Nature Day): 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Paradise Beach (August and September, April and May) · Orlando Park (October through March)

Wednesday

Ages 5–13 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Core academics (English Literature, Art, and Science) with entrepreneurship and self-directed project time. Three age tiers run differentiated schedules: Young Explorers (5–7) focus on Math, Reading/Writing & Public Speaking, Science, and Art; Curious Learners (8–10) and Confident Leaders (11–13) follow the core academic rotation.

Thursday

Ages 5–13 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Humanities rotation: Civics/Government (T1–T2) → History (T3–T4), Critical Thinking (T1–T2) → Geography (T3–T4), Creative Writing (T1–T2) → Eastern & Western Philosophy (T3–T4). Confident Leaders close the day with Applied Math & Entrepreneurship; Young Explorers follow a parallel structure with the same enrichment integrated.

Friday — Nature Day

All Ages 5–13 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

All ages come together for nature-focused science instruction. Ocean Lab (August–September, April–May) at Paradise Beach covers Oceanography and Marine Biology. Park Lab (October–March) at Orlando Park covers Animal Science and Plant Studies.

Detailed Daily Schedules

Wednesday — Young Explorers Ages 5–7 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
9:30 AMMorning meeting and check-in with advisor (10 min)
9:40 AMGentle mind and body exercises, guided play, gardening outside (20 min)
10:00 AMAcademic Lesson 1 (30 min) — Math
10:30 AMRest and play outside (30 min)
11:00 AMAcademic Lesson 2 (30 min) — Reading, Writing & Public Speaking
11:30 AMBoard games (15 min)
11:45 AMLunch and free play (45 min)
12:30 PMAcademic Lesson 3 (30 min) — Chemistry (T1) · Physics (T2) · Biology (T3) · Environmental Science (T4)
1:00 PMRest and play (20 min)
1:20 PMAcademic Lesson 4 (30 min) — Art
1:50 PMClean up and closing circle (10 min)
2:00 PMDismissal
Wednesday — Curious Learners Ages 8–10 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
9:30 AMMorning meeting and check-in with advisor (10 min)
9:40 AMGardening and gentle exercise outside (20 min)
10:00 AMAcademic Lesson 1 (45 min) — English Literature
10:45 AMRest (15 min)
11:00 AMAcademic Lesson 2 (45 min) — Chemistry (T1) · Physics (T2) · Biology (T3) · Environmental Science (T4)
11:45 AMLunch and free play (45 min)
12:30 PMAcademic Lesson 3 (45 min) — Art
1:15 PMAcademic Lesson 4 (45 min) — Entrepreneurship / self-projects with guidance / individual tutoring
2:00 PMDismissal
Wednesday — Confident Leaders Ages 11–13 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
9:30 AMMorning meeting and check-in with advisor (10 min)
9:40 AMGardening and gentle exercise outside (20 min)
10:00 AMAcademic Lesson 1 (45 min) — Chemistry (T1) · Physics (T2) · Biology (T3) · Environmental Science (T4)
10:45 AMRest (15 min)
11:00 AMAcademic Lesson 2 (45 min) — Art
11:45 AMLunch and free play, indoor or outdoor (45 min)
12:30 PMAcademic Lesson 3 (45 min) — Entrepreneurship / self-projects with guidance / individual tutoring
1:15 PMAcademic Lesson 4 (45 min) — English Literature
2:00 PMDismissal
Thursday — Young Explorers Ages 5–7 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
9:30 AMMorning meeting and check-in with advisor (10 min)
9:40 AMGentle mind and body exercises, guided play, gardening outside (20 min)
10:00 AMAcademic Lesson 1 (30 min) — Math
10:30 AMRest and play outside (30 min)
11:00 AMAcademic Lesson 2 (30 min) — Reading, Writing & Public Speaking
11:30 AMBoard games (15 min)
11:45 AMLunch and free play (45 min)
12:30 PMAcademic Lesson 3 (30 min) — Chemistry (T1) · Physics (T2) · Biology (T3) · Environmental Science (T4)
1:00 PMRest and play (20 min)
1:20 PMAcademic Lesson 4 (30 min) — Art
1:50 PMClean up and closing circle (10 min)
2:00 PMDismissal
Thursday — Curious Learners Ages 8–10 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
9:30 AMMorning meeting and check-in with advisor (10 min)
9:40 AMGardening and gentle exercise outside (30 min)
10:00 AMAcademic Lesson 1 (45 min) — Civics/Government Studies (T1–T2) · History (T3–T4)
10:45 AMRest (15 min)
11:00 AMAcademic Lesson 2 (45 min) — Critical Thinking (T1–T2) · Geography (T3–T4)
11:45 AMLunch and free play (45 min)
12:30 PMAcademic Lesson 3 (45 min) — Creative Writing (T1–T2) · Eastern & Western Philosophy (T3–T4)
1:15 PMAcademic Lesson 4 (45 min) — Entrepreneurship / self-projects with guidance / individual tutoring
2:00 PMDismissal
Thursday — Confident Leaders Ages 11–13 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
9:30 AMMorning meeting and check-in with advisor (10 min)
9:40 AMGardening and gentle exercise outside (30 min)
10:00 AMAcademic Lesson 1 (45 min) — Critical Thinking (T1–T2) · Geography (T3–T4)
10:45 AMRest (15 min)
11:00 AMAcademic Lesson 2 (45 min) — Civics/Government Studies (T1–T2) · History (T3–T4)
11:45 AMLunch and free play (45 min)
12:30 PMAcademic Lesson 3 (45 min) — Creative Writing (T1–T2) · Eastern & Western Philosophy (T3–T4)
1:15 PMAcademic Lesson 4 (45 min) — Applied Math & Entrepreneurship: practical pre-algebra, geometry, financial literacy, and applied STEM for real-world experiences
2:00 PMDismissal
Friday — Ocean Lab — Paradise Beach All Ages 5–13 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Aug–Sep, Apr–May

Drop-off is not available for Ocean Lab days.

Age groups swap subjects across the two academic lesson blocks: Young Explorers do Oceanography first, then Marine Biology; Curious Learners and Confident Leaders do Marine Biology first, then Oceanography.

9:30 AMMorning meet and greet (10 min)
9:40 AMOcean exploration (20 min)
10:00 AMAcademic Lesson 1 (30 min) — Oceanography (Young Explorers) · Marine Biology (Curious Learners, Confident Leaders)
10:30 AMRest (15 min)
10:45 AMAcademic Lesson 2 (30 min) — Marine Biology (Young Explorers) · Oceanography (Curious Learners, Confident Leaders)
11:15 AMLunch (15 min)
11:30 AMWalk and explore (15 min)
11:45 AMAcademic Lesson 3 (45 min) — Art
12:30 PMGroup activities and games (30 min)
1:00 PMJournaling and presentation, self-projects with guidance (1 hr)
2:00 PMDismissal
Friday — Park Lab — Orlando Park All Ages 5–13 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Oct–Mar

Drop-off is optional for Park Lab days.

Age groups swap subjects across the two academic lesson blocks: Young Explorers do Plant Studies first, then Animal Science; Curious Learners and Confident Leaders do Animal Science first, then Plant Studies.

9:30 AMMorning meet and greet (10 min)
9:40 AMNature exploration (20 min)
10:00 AMAcademic Lesson 1 (30 min) — Plant Studies (Young Explorers) · Animal Science (Curious Learners, Confident Leaders)
10:30 AMRest (15 min)
10:45 AMAcademic Lesson 2 (30 min) — Animal Science (Young Explorers) · Plant Studies (Curious Learners, Confident Leaders)
11:15 AMLunch (15 min)
11:30 AMWalk and explore (15 min)
11:45 AMAcademic Lesson 3 (45 min) — Art
12:30 PMGroup activities and games (30 min)
1:00 PMOlder kids read to younger kids (10 min)
1:10 PMJournaling and presentation, self-projects with guidance (50 min)
2:00 PMDismissal

Monthly Field Trips

From August through May, students participate in one field trip per month to locations across Brevard County. These excursions extend classroom learning into real-world settings. Field trip admission costs are separate from tuition; most destinations offer free admission.

August
Tour at a Local Post Office 8/10 Mon (TBD)
September
Barrier Island Center 9/14 Mon at 11 AM
October
Zoo 10/5 Mon at 11 AM
November
Turkey Creek 11/9 Mon at 11 AM
December
Rockledge Gardens TBD
January
Buddhist Temple — Wat Punyawanaram 1/10 Sun at 10 AM · Food market
February
Environmental Learning Center TBD
March
Happiness Horse Farm 3/1 Mon at 11 AM
April
Harris Establishment Farm TBD
May
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science TBD

Family Partnership and Homeschool Compliance

We believe that parents play a vital role in a child's education. Families are not only welcome, but encouraged to actively engage with their child's workbooks and daily learning experiences. Our program is designed to complement your home education, and parents are free to continue using any additional curriculum or educational approach that best fits their family's needs.

As a homeschool support program, Shoreline Scholars does not assign grades, administer standardized tests, or provide formal academic assessments. Families remain responsible for maintaining their homeschool status and ensuring compliance with all applicable state regulations and requirements.

While we do not evaluate students through traditional grading systems, our team is deeply committed to each child's growth. We are always available to support:

Our goal is to create a learning environment where children feel supported, capable, and inspired — academically, personally, and practically prepared for life.

Admissions Process

1

Submit an Inquiry

Complete our online interest form to tell us about your child and your family's educational goals.

2

Family Connection Call

We'll schedule a brief call to share more about Shoreline Scholars.

3

Meet and Greet

We'll set up a tour at our enrichment center or meet in nature — a chance for questions to ensure it is a mutual fit.

4

Enrollment Invitation

If aligned, families will receive an invitation to enroll along with program details and next steps.

5

Secure Your Spot

Submit enrollment forms and pay registration fee and tuition to reserve your child's place.

Be Part of the Journey

We're building something special in Indialantic. Whether you're a family looking to enroll, a community member who wants to volunteer, or a supporter who believes in our mission — we'd love to hear from you.

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Shoreline Scholars is a nonprofit organization based in Melbourne Beach, Florida. We have applied for 501(c)(3) status; donations will be tax-deductible retroactively to our incorporation date upon approval.