NEWS & EVENTS


At JOY Academy, students are never "behind". 
​We support each student in being learners and engaging with their world.
​That is why we do Field Trips on Fridays!

APPLICATIONS FOR the 2021-22 school year began May 5. Applications can be done online. Go to Admissions Tab and click on the 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees link for more information.  

All classes are capped at 15:1 student to teacher ratio, except Kindergarten which is capped at 10 students. Kindergarten is a half day afternoon program.Registration fee of $150 covers all students from one family.

As of 6/5/2021
Kindergarten: 3 spots available
1st/2nd: Full 
3rd/4th: 2 spots available
5th/6th: Full
7th/8th: 3 spots available
High School: 3 spots available*
*HIGH SCHOOL  students are expected to be self-directed learners and being part of planning his/her curriculum needs for graduation. We can assist students who are willing and able to work towards completing their graduation requirements in less than 4 years. 

Each SCHOOL YEAR starts in September, the Tuesday after Labor Day and runs through the 3rd week in June. (following a Waldorf school schedule model - and it's too hot to be outside in August!)
JOY Academy is all about in person, project based learning. We offer some off-site/on-line learning, but much of our curriculum requires in person participation.  

LOCATION:
3883 E Mesa Vista Way, Las Vegas, NV  89120  (Russell Rd/Sandhill)
Stop in and see us! We would love to see you at our JOYful place of learning.

VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!   
​www.facebook.com/joyacademynv/
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We teach and use Stephen R. Covey's 7 Habits for Happy Kids to help our students in becoming future leaders: Be Proactive, Begin With the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood, Synergize, Sharpen the Saw

WALDORF Inspired Curriculum: Our curricular and educational practices include methods commonly found in WALDORF schools, focusing on the whole child: head, heart, and hands.
Waldorf is considered "the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world." The Waldorf Values are as follows:
  • Family and community life
  • The healthy unfolding of childhood
  • Joy in the learning process
  • An education focused on wholeness in body, soul, and spirit
  • Intellectual excellence, imagination, strong memory and problem-solving skills
  • A viable alternative to high-stakes testing
  • Age-appropriate use of media
  • The training of ethical and moral judgment
(information from "Waldorf Education: An Introduction"
Website www.awsna.org)
 
JOB OPPORTUNITY at JOY Academy (POSTED 4/14/21)
​Looking for the following:
Lead Teacher responsible to teach middle school students Math & Science courses. Oversee students in other extra-curricular activities. Mon-Fri, 40hrs/wk. Bachelor’s in Education/related field of study or 48 mos. exp. in related occupation req’d. Mail Resume to JOY Academy of Southern Nevada, 1561 Derby Dr, Henderson, NV 89002