Building a Rock-Solid Community on Faith and Civic Duty !

  Micro schooling has been described as a modern incarnation of the 

one-room schoolhouse.  

At Gatekeepers Academy, our model is to use residential properties in strategic Precincts across select Townships, ensuring every County Board District has access to an alternative to public schooling. This way, parents in each community have a meaningful choice for their child's education. 

With this model, families can come together to share teaching responsibilities and provide a community for their children to learn and interact with other families.

The families work together to help plan activities, events and provide a supportive learning environment for their children. 

It also allows families to share the costs and responsibilities of homeschooling and to work together to create a community that supports their children's education.

Gatekeepers Academy micro school cooperative can be beneficial for families who want to homeschool but don't have time, space, or feel they need additional support and resources. Some families like the socialization opportunities for their children.  

 When my child’s grades improved through micro-schooling, his confidence blossomed—and he became more social than ever. I wish every parent could see this transformation in their own child, especially those children who feel withdrawn or lack confidence. 

I happen to believe each of these kids has a calling; we just need to help them discover it. 

• Educational Approach: Gatekeepers Academy utilizes ACE School Of Tomorrow self-study booklets known as Paces. These encompass all State-required standardized education with a Biblical foundation while providing practical information for real-world application.
• Learning Environment: We foster education within residential whole home-school conversions, offering a unique experience and personal setting.
• Personal Responsibility:
  • Independent living, banking, and budgeting, taught by local banks and successful entrepreneurs.
  • Home ownership, students will have exposure to various practical homeowner skills such as basic house plumbing, electrical systems, and other home functionalities taught by local skilled tradesmen.
  • Automotive care, maintenance, and small engine repair, taught by local mechanics.
  • Financial Literacy, Students receive education about debt management and how to avoid it. How to establish and keep good credit. They'll gain a comprehensive understanding of concepts like what compounded interest at 12.9% means, taught by financial planners, and consumer bankers. (loan officers)
  • Intro to Real Estate through learning contracts to Rent, Buy, or Sell Real Property, taught by local Real Estate Brokers and Investors.
  • Entrepreneurship fundamentals taught by local businessmen and women.

At Gatekeepers Academy, we're dedicated to providing a holistic and practical education that equips students not only with academic knowledge but also with vital life skills for their future success.

• Civic Engagement: Our curriculum covers various aspects of local government, including the roles and responsibilities of different offices (County board, school board, library board, city council, mayor, village president, village board and Township Supervisor etc.), the election process, the importance of civic engagement, and practical skills such as petitioning and applying for candidacy.
• Guest Speakers and Field Trips: We invite local officials, such as school board members, city councilors, and county commissioners, to speak to the students or organize field trips to local government offices to give students a firsthand look at how local government operates.
• Simulations and Role-Playing: Simulations or role-playing activities where students take on the roles of different local government officials to understand their responsibilities and decision-making processes.
• Community Engagement Projects: Encourage students to get involved in community engagement projects, such as volunteering for local campaigns, serving as poll watchers or election judges, or participating in local government advisory boards or committees.
• Practical Experience: Provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience by volunteering for local political campaigns, participating in precinct organization, or even running for local office themselves if they are eligible.
• Partnerships with Local Organizations: We continue to establish partnerships with local organizations, such as political parties, non-profits focused on civic engagement, or government agencies, to provide resources and support for the program.
• Evaluation and Reflection: Regularly evaluate the program to assess student learning outcomes and gather feedback from students, parents, and community members to continuously improve the curriculum and activities. 

 Our goal is to empower students to actively engage in our democracy, fostering a deep understanding of civic responsibility and their role as citizens in the election process. 

By equipping them with the knowledge and skills to participate effectively, we strive to build a stronger community and 

restore power to the hands of the people. 

 -Unlock Your Child's Potential-

Entrepreneurship & Laws of Leadership" is a dynamic course that teaches personal and professional growth as it covers: 

• 21 Laws of Leadership, by John Maxwell
• Cash Flow & Time Management principles 
• Strength Finders & Personality tests, Gallup 
• Business owner vs self-employment
• Public speaking oral communication 
• Critical thinking and handling crucial conversations,
• Corporate structures, and 
• Parliamentary Procedures /  Roberts Rules 

The goal is to equip students with the skills to 

become confident, informed, and effective leaders in the community they live in.

Join us for an exciting journey to success!