When a family registers for a class, we consider that to be a commitment to taking the class. We reserve a spot in the class for that student, add them to the teacher's roster for that class, and commit the income to that teacher. This assures that the student has a spot in the class and may prevent other students from registering for that class.

We do realize that circumstances may arise which would prohibit you from taking a class for which you are registered. In that situation, this is our cancellation policy:

- For Summer classes: Before February 1 we offer an 80% refund. Between February 1 and April 1, we offer an 70% refund. No refunds after April 1 for Summer classes.

- For classes beginning in the Fall (one and two semester classes): Before April 1 we offer an 80% refund. Between April 1 and July 1, we offer a 70% refund. No refunds after July 1 for classes beginning in the Fall.

- For Spring one semester classes: Before September 1 we offer an 80% refund. Between September and November 15, we offer a 70% refund. No refunds after November 15 for Spring one semester classes.

Please note: Anytime prior to the beginning of a class we're glad to a offer a school credit for a class that you're not able to take. The school credit can be used for anything we offer and does not expire.

 Q. Can I change my registration from one online class to another?

A. Yes, with a $25 change fee. You can change your registration to another online class (as long as there is available space) anytime before May 1 for Summer classes, August 1 for Fall semester classes , and January 1 for Spring semester classes.

Q. Do you offer online classes during the summer?

Yes. Our one and two semester summer school online classes are concentrated classes that enable students to complete a class in 1/5th the time it would normally take. During a regular spring or fall semester, classes meet for 90 minutes once per week for 15 weeks (30 weeks for a two semester class). During summer school, a one semester class meets every weekday for 90 minutes for three weeks (15 classes). A two semester class meets every weekday for 90 minutes for six weeks (30 classes).

Students are limited to two simultaneous courses during the summer.

Summer 2012 schedule..
- One semester classes: May 14 - June 1, 2012
- Two semester classes: May 14 - June 22, 2012

Q. Can students graduate from Landry Academy and get transcripts and a diploma?

A. No, Landry Academy is not a "school". We simply offer college-prep online classes that homeschooled and private schooled students can take to supplement their education. Some students take one or two classes with us each year and some take all or almost all of their classes with us. A final grade is issued for each class a student takes.

Q. How many students are typically in one of your online classes?

A. We typically have 10 to 25 students in an online class.

Q. How often do your online classes meet and for how long?

A. Our online classes meet once per week for 90 minutes.

Q. When do semesters for your online classes usually start and end?

A. We follow a standard university model 15 week semester. Classes meet 15 times (15 weeks) per semester with two breaks per semester. Falls semesters run from mid August through early December and spring semesters run from mid January through early May.

Q. What are the semester schedules for upcoming semesters?

Spring 2012 semester schedule..
- Classes begin week of January 9, 2012
- Spring break is week of February 27, 2012
- Easter break is week of April 2, 2012
- Last week of classes is week of April 30, 2012

Summer 2012 schedule..
- One semester classes: May 14 - June 1, 2012
- Two semester classes: May 14 - June 22, 2012

Fall 2012 semester schedule..
- Classes begin week of August 13, 2012
- Fall break is week of October 8, 2012
- Thanksgiving break is week of November 19, 2012
- Last week of classes is week of December 3, 2012

Spring 2013 semester schedule..
- Classes begin week of January 7, 2013
- Spring break is week of February 25, 2013
- Easter break is week of March 25, 2013
- Last week of classes is week of April 29, 2013

Q. Do you close registration for online classes on a specific date?

A. Registration closes when classes fill or approximately three weeks before classes begin, whichever comes first. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Q. Should students purchase their own textbook and other class materials?

A. Students are responsible for obtaining textbooks and other materials that may be required for the class. Textbooks may be purchased used at a variety of sites online. Other materials required for classes are typically minimal, if any are required at all. Exceptions to that may be science classes which may require lab materials, computer classes which may require software, art classes that may require supplies, etc.

Q. Should we also purchase the teacher guide or any teacher materials?

A. No, there is no need for parents or students to have teacher materials. The class teacher will handle all the teaching, assignments, testing, grading, etc.

Q. When does registration open for a school year?

A. Registration for a school year (fall and spring semesters) typically opens one year prior to the beginning of classes. This enables us to offer very substantial early registration discounts.

Q. Do some classes have prerequisites and do the prerequisite class have to be taken at Landry Academy?

 Prerequisites are a general guideline to help parents register their children for the most appropriate class. If a class has a prerequisite that is one of our other classes, it does not mean that the student has to have taken that class with Landry Academy or that they have to have covered everything in the description of the prerequisite class. It simply means that they should have generally covered most of the topics in the prerequisite class description. We leave the decision of class placement to the parents. Please contact us if you have questions regarding class placement.

Q. Are your online teachers Christians?

A. Yes, we interview prospective teachers and require that they affirm and sign our statement of faith.

Q. Are classes taught from a Biblical, creationist worldview?

A. Yes, they are.

Q. How are assignments submitted to teachers and how are tests taken?

A. Assignments are easily submitted through our online system. Tests are also taken online.

Q. Do you have a sample class that I can see?

A. Yes, click here to access recordings of actual classes and of our free 30 minute online seminars which are also held in our "classroom".

Q. Do teachers handle all aspects of the class, such as assignments, grading tests, and issuing a final grade for the class?

A. Yes, teachers handle all aspects of the class, including assignments, grading tests, and issuing a final grade for the class.

Q. Do your classes use physical textbooks or online textbooks?

A. Most of our classes use physical textbooks.

Q. Are students required to attend the live classes?

A. Students are strongly encouraged to attend live classes when possible, but are typically not required to attend live classes. If they miss a live class, recordings of each class are available on the student's class web page, and they are still responsible for assignments given in those classes. They can access class recordings 24/7 at their convenience. The exception to this may be foreign language classes where pronunciation is an important part of the class, and some classes such as literature and history where class discussion is an important part of the class.

A. Yes, most young students thrive in online classes. Our 4th-6th grade classes are presented at a basic level and are great for training students to listen in class, take notes, meet deadlines, study, etc. Online classes are the future at all levels, including universities. And, a class at this level is wonderful training for students as they prepare for the middle and high school level years.

Q. Are the "advanced" classes "AP" classes?

A. No. For us to call a class "AP" it must meet and be limited to certain criteria set by the company who administers AP. We don't choose to be limited by this and we believe that our "advanced" classes are at least as rigorous as "AP" classes, and in most cases exceed expectations of "AP" courses. We offer "Advanced" courses in subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. If your student is interested in taking a particular AP exam, please discuss this with your Landry Academy teacher. It's ultimately up to parents or schools to designate courses on student's transcripts as they see appropriate.

Q. Do you offer "honors" courses?

A. We don't classify courses as "honors" because there is no standard for "honors" classification. We believe that the rigor of many of our courses would merit "honors" classification in many schools. It's ultimately up to homeschooling parents to designate courses on student's transcripts as they see appropriate.

Q. What is expected of students in online classes?

A. We expect that students treat their teacher and fellow students with respect and that they follow guidelines for appropriate behavior in class. Students are expected to attend class - either live or recorded (they are not required to attend the live classes) on a weekly basis. They are also expected to keep up with assignments, etc. as directed by their teacher.

Q. What is Landry Academy's commitment to the online class student?

A. We commit to providing weekly Biblical worldview classes taught by teachers with expertise in their fields. Teachers provide, testing, feedback, and assistance to students when needed outside of class via email, telephone, or in our online classrooms. An official final grade is issued for each class a student takes.

Q. What are the technical requirements for online classes?

A. There are no special requirements for attending our online classes. We use the Elluminate / Blackboard system which we believe is the best system available for online classes. It works well regardless of the type of computer you have or the speed of your connection. There is no special software that we need to send you and no special configurations to deal with. It's a simple process of going to a web site to access live and recorded classes.

Q. When class times are stated on the site, which time zone is it referring to?

A. All times on the site are U.S. eastern time zone.