Future Makers Microschool: Founding Family Rate through 9/1

Daily Structure

Future Makers runs a full 5-day week, but families can build the schedule that works best for them. 

Monday and Friday are optional full days of Future Makers learning for both age groups.

Tuesday–Thursday are half days, split by age group, that can be paired with the amazing Positively Arts' Playhouse to make a full day.

Morning: Youngers-

Age 6-8, Grades 1st-3rd

Afternoon: Olders- 

Age 9-13, Grades 4th-6th

Full Days — Monday & Friday (9:00 AM–3:30 PM, all ages)

Monday

• 9:00AM Drop Off and Family Connection
• 9:30–10:30AM Literacy Focus
• 10:30–11:15AM Mathematics 
• 11:15AM–12:00PM Science
• 12:00–12:30PM Lunch
• 12:30–2:00PM STEAM Projects
• 2:00–3:00PM Journal and Yoga
• 2:30–3:30PM Choice & Wrap-Up

Friday

• 9:00–10:00AM — Journal and Yoga
• 10:00-11:00AM — Literacy Focus
• 10:30–11:15AM — Mathematics 
• 11:15AM–12:00PM — Social Studies
• 12:00–12:30PM — Lunch
• 12:30–2:30PM — Entrepreneurship, Workshops & Field Trips
• 2:30–3:00PM — Choice & Wrap-Up
• 3:00–3:30PM — Pick-up and Family Connection 

Half Days — Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Ages 6–8 (Youngers) — Future Makers 9:00AM–12:00PM

• 9:00AM Settle-In & Community Building (30 min)
• 9:30-10:30AM Literacy Focus (60 min)
• 10:30-11:15AM Mathematics Exploration (45 min)
• 11:15PM-12:00PM Daily Project Focus (45 min)
• Tue: Entrepreneurship·
• Wed: Book Club
• Thu: History
• Optional: add Artist Playhouse and lunch 12:00–3:30PM for a full day Learn more at https://www.positivelyarts.org/

Ages 9–13 (Olders) — Future Makers 12:30–3:30PM

• Optional: add Artist Playhouse  and lunch 9:00AM–12:30PM for a full day Learn more at https://www.positivelyarts.org/
• 12:30-1:30PM Advanced Literacy (60 min)
• 1:30-2:15 PM Mathematics (45 min)
• 2:15-3:00PM Daily Project Focus (45 min)
• Tue: Entrepreneurship
• Wed: Book Club · 
• Thu: History
• 3:00-3:30PM- Share out and Community Building 

Tuition- Build a weekly schedule that works for your family. 

Half Day is a single morning (9:00AM-12:00PM) or afternoon block (12:30-3:30PM); 

Full Day (9:00AM–3:30PM) is available Monday and Friday.

Founding Family Rate (thru 9/1)

• Each Weekly Half Day- $100/monthly per day
• Each Weekly Full Day (Mon/Fri)- $175/monthly per day
• Annual Registration Fee: $250 due at enrollment 

Monthly Rate Examples:

1 full day plus 2 half days per week is $375 monthly

 1 full day plus 3 half days per week is $475 monthly

2 full days and 3 half days per week is $650 monthly

5 half days per week is  $500 

monthly

3 half days per week is $300 monthly

Regular Rate (after 9/1)

• Each Half Day- $125/monthly per day
• Full Day (Mon/Fri)- $200/monthly per day
• Annual Registration Fee: $350 due at enrollment

Just add up your chosen days at the rate above for your monthly total.

Add-On: Positively Arts Playhouse

Want a full day, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday? Pair your Future Makers Half Day with a Positively Arts Playhouse half day in the other block:

• Ages 5–8: Future Makers Morning (9am–12pm) + Playhouse Afternoon
• Ages 9–13: Playhouse Morning + Future Makers Afternoon (12:30pm–3:30pm)

You'll pay Positively Arts directly for Playhouse. Learn more and see Playhouse pricing at positivelyarts.org.

How We Track Growth & Keep You Connected 

So you'll always know what your child is learning.

• Anytime Portfolio Access- Digital portfolio of your child's real projects
• Quarterly Progress Reports- Detailed snapshot of progress in ELA, math, and life skills 
• Weekly Cohort Updates- Short email from Ms. Melissa each week: what your child's learning and how you can support at home.
• Student Published  Monthly Newsletter- Community highlights: themes we're exploring, projects, what's coming next 

What Makes This Special:

• Maximum 15 students per block ensures individual attention

• Project-based learning makes academic skills meaningful and memorable

• Trauma-informed approach helps children feel safe to learn and grow

• Real-world experiences through monthly Kids Market and community projects

• Partnership with professional entrepreneurs and creative mentors

• Built-in community for homeschooling families seeking connection and support

• Personalized and Future-Focused Academics 

Our students consistently demonstrate real academic growth, because they learn through engaging, hands-on projects. When children feel emotionally safe and intellectually challenged, they naturally excel.

Meet The Founder

Future Makers was founded in 2018 by Melissa Flaxman, M.Ed. The curriculum is created and delivered by Melissa. She has a Masters degree in Special Education and more then 20 years experience in public, private, and micro-schools. She was also a pioneer in the microschooling movement. 

Why?: Children who learn through creativity, thrive in smaller groups, love hands-on projects, or are recovering from difficult school experiences consistently rediscover their joy in learning and build genuine confidence through real achievement.

Creativity: Our partnership with Positively Arts allows families to add performing arts classes to their schedule all in the same amazing studio! 

Positively Arts Playhouse includes Acting, Singing, Dance, Podcast and More!