Quest Academy
Quest Academy is a home educators co-operative serving the home school community in the Knox, Loudon, Anderson and Blount County areas in East Tennessee. Take a few minutes to browse our site. Current members will find lots of good information about this year's plans, and new or potential families can get an idea of who we are and what we are all about. Quest is not your average home school co-op! A few minutes spent getting to know us will help you determine if we will meet your needs. If you like what you see here, or if you have any additional questions, be sure to click the "Contact Us" link above. We'll get back with you as soon as possible and arrange a get together.
Quest Academy is different that most other co-operatives in many ways. By closely controlling our size and limiting it to around 20-25 families, we have maintained an environment small enough for close relationships be formed, but large enough for a diverse community of people. We only meet once a week on Tuesday. High school aged students start at 9:00am. Everyone else starts at 10:00am with all classes over at 3:30pm. Presently, our school year starts on the first Tuesday after Labor Day, and ends on the Tuesday before Memorial Day.
Quest Academy endeavors to operate according to Christian principles, but not any specific church or denomination. We are not a religious organization. We have no "statement of faith" or other doctrinal agreements that we require members to sign. We do accept the example of Christ as our standard of conduct, and try in our falible way to reflect His image. Students and parents at Quest Academy conduct themselves according to this standard as much as possible. Basically, we treat each other as we would like to be treated, and try to do nothing that does not honor God. Anyone who contributes to our vision and is respectful of the beliefs of others is welcome!
Our vision at Quest Academy is to provide the home educating family a resource that goes beyond a "drop-off place" for enrichment classes. At Quest Academy, parents find a niche that matches their strengths where they can serve. Some teach classes. Others serve in administrative roles. Some co-ordinate lunches, cleanup, or any number of other areas. By keeping a good mix of skill sets among members, Quest Academy is able to make sure everyone can be involved but not overwhelmed.
Also, we endeavor to provide a relaxed atmosphere balanced with a strong expectation of well-behaved, respectful attitudes. Attending Quest Academy is a positive experience, because students behave themselves and parents participate. We "don't stress the small stuff" and stay focused on the goal: well-rounded, relevant education and enrichment activities for everyone involved. We attempt to take the best from traditional public school educational experience and combine it with the advantages of home educating.
Finally, it is our goal to serve our member families through association. The decision to home educate is one of the most important decisions a family makes. We recognize that it is not for everyone, and even if it is right for a particular family, it can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Quest Academy is commited to supporting its members emotionally also. The home educating experience is much easier when you know you are not alone, even if our styles are different from each other.
