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:
  • 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 
Visit www.waldorfeducation.org for information from Waldorf Education 

We also teach and practice Stephen R. Covey's 8 Habits for Happy Kids to help our students in becoming future leaders: 
  1. Be Proactive
  2. Begin With the End in Mind
  3. Put First Things First
  4. Think Win-Win
  5. Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood
  6. Synergize
  7. Sharpen the Saw
  8. 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 October 1, 2025:
Kindergarten: Full  ​(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: 1 open spot
2nd grade: Full
3rd/4th grades: 1 open spot
5th/6th grades: 2 open spots
7th/8th grades: 2 open spots
High School*: 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