Middle and high school students are invited to join our project-based Microschool where they will participate in classes covering a wide range of student-selected, interdisciplinary topics each Wednesday-Friday.

If you'd rather sign up for individual classes, or are looking for our offerings for younger students, see our page here.

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Microschool at a glance:

• 2 - 3 weekly days of immersive learning experiences on-site at Prairiewood Forest School each week.

• 2 - 3 weekly days of advisor-supported, student-driven, parent-assisted instruction from home.

• Small class sizes of no more than 10 Microschool students (enrichment classes such as Wild Wanderers may have up to 16 students with 2 class Mentors).

• Highly qualified educators with expertise and years of experience in their fields.

• Six, six-week blocks each culminate in a student-directed inquiry project

New and returning families can apply for the next enrollment lottery HERE.

​Details at a Glance:

when: See our School Calendar or Registration Page for upcoming class dates. Our Microschool year consists of 6 blocks (with Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks) and runs from August - May.

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who: Students in grades 6-12 (drop-off program) who thrive at Prairiewood Microschool:

• are curious learners with lots of questions

• feel excited to spend much of each class day outside, in all kinds of safe weather

• prefer to learn through hands-on activities and engaging discussions

• are ready to participate in setting their own learning goals, developing their own learning plan, and committing to projects of their own design

• practice kindness, patience, listening, and critical thinking in problem solving with peers, adults, and themselves

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where: Prairiewood Forest School at St. Francis of the Woods (a 580 acre non-profit in Coyle, OK with the vision of transforming the world through community, creativity, and care for nature)

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cost: $7,000/student includes 36 weeks of Wednesday-Friday in-person classes, an individualized learning plan developed with students and our Advisor, online curriculum for home learning days, and a high school transcript.

Mission: Our mission is to facilitate an environment conducive to meaningful connection, self-directed learning, practical skill development, and creative expression; and to provide opportunities for students and families to find community and belonging with peers, caring Mentors, and reciprocal relationship with the land itself. 

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Emergent Curriculum: Prairiewood Forest School programs draw inspiration from educational philosophies including the forest school model, inquiry-based learning, nature-connected mentoring, and place-based education. Each student's individualized learning plan is developed to meet their needs, abilities, interets, and learning style. Please chat with a class mentor or email prairiewood@stfrancisofthewoods.org if you have any questions!

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handbook: Please read our program Handbook (linked during enrollment) in its entirety. To hold your spot, you'll need to complete the waiver below the Handbook BEFORE submitting your payment.