JOY Academy of Southern Nevada
Discover the JOY of learning
We are a small, non-profit, faith-based school for grades K-12 in Las Vegas valley. Our goal is to empower students to become lifelong. self-directed learners.
Head, Heart, Hands
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At JOY Academy, we focus on learning, not testing. We don't believe students are ever "behind".
We offer an environment that aims to support each student in being self-directed learners and engaging with their world. In support of our belief, we have Family Days or field trips every Friday!
We use 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. Our teaching allows us to tie back to the Waldorf values:
We also teach and practice Stephen R. Covey's 8 Habits for Happy Kids to help our students in becoming future leaders:
We offer an environment that aims to support each student in being self-directed learners and engaging with their world. In support of our belief, we have Family Days or field trips every Friday!
We use 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. Our teaching allows us to tie back to the Waldorf values:
- 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 judgement
We also teach and practice Stephen R. Covey's 8 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
- Voice
OPENINGS: 2025-26 school year
Openings for the 2025-26 school year are listed below.
Call or email [email protected] for more information.
We do keep a waiting list for 1 year. Please call us at 702.703.9000 or Apply Here
For the 2025-26 School Year- As of July 9, 2025:
Kindergarten: 3 open spots. (JOY Kindergarten is a half day program: 12 - 3 pm.
Full time is an option but it must be approved and has limitations.)
1st grade: 3 open spots
2nd grade: 1 open spot
3rd: Class full
4th: Class full
5th/6th grade: Class full
7th grade: 2 open spots
8th grade: Class full
High School*: Classes full
*HIGH SCHOOL students are expected to be self-directed learners and to be actively involved in planning his/her curriculum, required for graduation. We can assist students who are willing and able to work towards completing their graduation requirements in less than 4 years.
Call or email [email protected] for more information.
We do keep a waiting list for 1 year. Please call us at 702.703.9000 or Apply Here
For the 2025-26 School Year- As of July 9, 2025:
Kindergarten: 3 open spots. (JOY Kindergarten is a half day program: 12 - 3 pm.
Full time is an option but it must be approved and has limitations.)
1st grade: 3 open spots
2nd grade: 1 open spot
3rd: Class full
4th: Class full
5th/6th grade: Class full
7th grade: 2 open spots
8th grade: Class full
High School*: Classes full
*HIGH SCHOOL students are expected to be self-directed learners and to be actively involved in planning his/her curriculum, required for graduation. We can assist students who are willing and able to work towards completing their graduation requirements in less than 4 years.
Bringing JOY to learning
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