Rock Academy Microschool · Kaysville, Utah
At Rock Academy, we do more than teach — we train students to think critically, compete fiercely, and lead with purpose.
This isn't traditional school. This is personalized education rebuilt for the driven.
About Rock Academy
For families ready to move beyond the limits of the traditional system, we offer something different: an environment where education is curated, intentionally designed, and deeply aligned with your child’s goals — in the classroom and on the field.
Standardized testing? Out. One-size-fits-all? Never.
Every element — from study plans to practice schedules — is custom-built around the way your child moves, thinks, and thrives. No wasted time. No crowded gyms or classrooms. Only flexible schedules, challenging academics, and focused mentorship.
K–5 · 6+
Grades served
4
Day school week
1
Plan per child
Our programs
Where learning stays in motion. A Montessori-inspired environment where kids never sit for more than 40 minutes — learning sprints, hands-on science, monthly field trips, and our “Littles” (K–2) paired with “Bigs” (3–5).
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Nurture mind and body in a focused setting. Sport-specific training with high-level coaches alongside targeted academic support for student-athletes who want excellence in their sport and discipline in their studies.
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Targeted instruction that closes learning gaps and deepens understanding across subjects through projects, discussion, and real-world application.
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Small sessions that pair personalized attention with collaborative learning. Coaches deliver customized instruction, targeted feedback, and strategies to keep students motivated.
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Learning should be fun, engaging, and spark curiosity. We take lessons out of the classroom into real-life, real-time experiences — museums, waterfalls, farms, and more.
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Organization, study habits, public speaking, and self-advocacy — built into a custom education plan for every student, with tracked progress along the way.
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Welcome to Rock Academy Microschool
Meet the people and experiences behind our school community.
Tour Brickyard
Bright classrooms, a turf training floor, and room to move: step inside the place students call school.
Real stories
“This school is set up to bring out their talents, gifts, and abilities while forming deep relationships. Here, they’re able to develop their character, and that is going to take them much further.”
“I really like the exercises, running, and doing workouts. I also love when we have outdoor classes because we get to do fun stuff, find things, and use the five senses.”
“Public school felt really isolating, and I felt like I had no one to talk to. Here, I love it. It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. When I finish an assignment, I can just keep going — I never have to stop.”
“For the first time, I feel like they’ve been heard and seen for what their needs are and how they want to learn. It has changed their lives, and I would never say that about any other school.”
“We went from crying through homework and feeling completely overwhelmed to finally feeling like we were going to be okay. It has been life changing, and we would never go back to our other option.”
“When I asked him what he would miss most over winter break, he said school. He gets up on his own, gets ready, wants to be early, and wants to do extra credit. He’s more articulate, less nervous, and truly thriving.”
FAQ
Do not see yours? Call us — a real person will pick up and talk it through.
Rock Academy is an independent learning center. We operate as a private microschool in our local community but are not registered as an LEA (local education agency), and we do not receive state or federal funds.
Microschooling means a small-scale, student-centered learning environment that combines elements of traditional schooling with personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, hands-on experiences, and a curriculum aligned with each student’s goals. We use a robust homeschool-style curriculum that allows for custom plans and tailored lessons, with online and in-person instruction.
Yes. Students enrolled with us may participate in extracurricular activities at their local schools — sports, clubs, and electives — when spots are available. It is a great way to keep a broad range of interests and community connections.
No. Transferring back is simple: you re-enroll your child in your local public school, and they continue their educational journey there. We are happy to help you think through timing.
We can offer online options such as academic tutoring and academic mentoring on request. Call us and we will talk through what fits your family.
Small, by design. Our homeschool microschool for elementary students runs at a 1:10 coach-to-student ratio, so every academic coach knows every student well and communicates openly with families.
Rock Academy is secular and has no religious affiliation. We respect the diverse beliefs and backgrounds of our families; when students wish to share their perspectives in a relevant discussion, that open, respectful dialogue is welcome.
Students attend four days a week, Monday through Thursday. Both Rock Elementary Academy (K–5) and the Sports Academy (grades 6+) include academics four days a week and a custom field trip every month. Elementary students also have meditation and age-appropriate fitness and movement four days a week; Sports Academy students have fitness training and mental performance training four days a week.
Introductory pricing at the Layton Center is $7,000/year for Rock Elementary Academy (K–5) and $10,500/year for the Sports Academy (grades 6+), plus a $500 registration fee. Payment plans are available with the first payment due August 1, and refunds are prorated monthly.
Yes. Both programs are Odyssey / Utah Fits All Approved Providers. Families apply for the scholarship at utaheducationfitsall.org, and Utah Fits All tuition refunds and reimbursements are handled through Odyssey.
Through a combination of continuous evaluation (participation, quizzes, assignments), periodic formal assessments, projects and presentations, performance-based assessments, and personalized feedback from academic coaches. Families receive progress reports, and conferences are held to discuss growth and set goals together.
Inside Brickyard Gym at 844 West 300 North, Kaysville, Utah 84037 — serving families across Layton and Davis County.
