A SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY

Welcome To Our School

The Fort Mandan Academy is a private independent institution based in Colorado. It serves as an official umbrella program designed to support homeschooling families worldwide.

Enrollment is open year-round.

Goals

We Have Three Primary Goals

Support Educational Freedom

Build a Strong Community

Provide a Positive Example of Community Service

Our umbrella school meets all Colorado education laws, providing our Colorado families with a strong community-based in Colorado Springs and comprehensive school records services. We also welcome families from across the United States and internationally.

While it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with your state’s legal requirements, all enrolled families benefit from the educational freedom, supportive community, and school records services we provide—no matter where you are in the world.

For more information on our services and how we can help you, please check our FAQs below.

Annual Enrollment

To enroll, click the “Begin Enrollment” button, and follow the instructions to provide your contact information, your children(s) information, and submit your payment. This process takes about 5 minutes, and we collect only the necessary information.

You will receive an email within 10 business days (usually much faster) with access details to your family portal and enrollment confirmation letter. You can also schedule a free New Family Orientation for more information.

Enrollments are processed within 10 business days. Contact us for expedited enrollment.

$250

/family/year

Enrollment Details

  • Students can enroll any any point in the year.
  • Enrollment for the next academic year begins March 1.
  • Enrollment is never closed.

CONSULTATIONS

Three Types of Consultations

  • Free Consultation: For families interested in enrolling who want to learn more.
  • New Family Orientation: A free consultation to help new families navigate the family portal and understand our offerings.
  • Paid Consultation: For families seeking expert homeschooling guidance.

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have. Please schedule a consultation by clicking the button below.

BENEFITS

We Offer the Following Benefits

We provide the following benefits to each enrolled family at The Fort Mandan Academy:

Support

  • Legal Umbrella Coverage: Independent private school meeting all Colorado reporting requirements.
  • Enrollment Confirmation: Official enrollment confirmation letters for each student.

Access

  • Online Family Portal: Secure access to communicate with staff and store records.
  • Member-Only Portal: View our “Calendar of Opportunities” and engage with our community.
  • Student Records Transfer: Assistance with transferring student records to The Fort Mandan Academy.

Resources

  • Transcripts: Unofficial templates for student transcripts and official transcripts signed by the Registrar at no extra charge.
  • High School Diploma: Diplomas for graduating seniors are available in PDF and hard copy format at no extra cost.
  • Portfolio & Evaluation Tools: Parent evaluation templates and portfolio storage for student work.

Additional Benefits

  • ID Cards: Teacher and student ID cards for easy verification.
  • Withdrawal Notices: Templates for notifying schools about student withdrawals.
  • Consultations: Free consultations for new families, with paid options for one-on-one support.
  • Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront pricing with no upselling or hidden fees.

Jon Ajinga

Director | Co-Founder

THE STORY BEHIND OUR NAME

Why is the School Named “The Fort Mandan Academy”?

The Fort Mandan Academy was inspired by the Louis and Clark expedition, also known as “The Corps of Discovery.” Fort Mandan was the expedition’s first winter encampment, named after the local Mandan tribe that hosted it. Read more about the expedition here.