Lookout Academy Commonwealth meets once per week at a church building in Gresham, Oregon

• Thursdays from 9:30am-1:00pm. 

• Our scholars have a second, optional class from 1:00pm-3:00pm

The school year runs from September through May with optional park dates during the summer. 

For more information on exact location or to set up a day to come and see for yourself how our commonwealth is run, please email:

lookoutacademytjed@gmail.com 

9:30am-10:00am Arrival and opening meeting 

• Patriotic song

• Prayer

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Mission statement

• "Freedom Inspiration" Group Discussion (5-7 min)

• Announcements

10:00am-12:00pm Separate into Phase of Learning classes

• Core (0-8 years)

• Love of Learning (8-12 years)

• Scholar (12-18 years)

12:00pm-12:50pm Lunch, chat, and play!

• This time is essential to build and strengthen community as moms chat and kids play together!

12:50pm-1:00pm Clean up and go home (except scholars)

1:00pm-3:00pm Second Scholar Class (Optional)

There is a per-semester cost to join our commonwealth which includes:

• A per-family cost covering building rental, building insurance, and general supplies

• A per-child cost that varies by age.

Cost varies depending on the needs of the students as well as the number of families in attendance. 

For more information and exact amounts, please reach out.

We as parents need an occasional break and time to talk and connect with other parents, without our young charges. 

At our monthly Parent Potlucks (third Friday evening each month), we get a chance to share a delicious meal, learn together important aspects of educating our children, and discuss a classic book. 

This is an enjoyable time to connect, get to know each other, and take some self-care time for parents!

Yes! Moms, you matter too! Once per school year, there is an optional "Moms' Retreat" for all the moms to have a quiet get-away for two days. Mamas, bring your books, your paints, your walking shoes, or your favorite snuggly blanket and take some much needed time for YOU! 

We make and eat meals together and have time to either sit and chat or take time for ourselves. This allows time for you to do whatever it is that YOU need to refuel, then to return home refreshed. There are no expectations for what you choose to do.

Near the end of the school year (around May/June), we have a day to support the entrepreneur in each child. They get to design and create a product or service of their choosing, and we provide a place for them to sell it. Think of it as a glorified Lemonade Stand for kids of all ages and products of all types!

This event is required for the Scholar Class however, it is optional for the younger classes.