Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Akasha Academics, at 11 NE 15th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060, is a private microschool for grades 6 through 12. Students take accredited online courses (most use Edmentum) with direct one-on-one support from learning coaches, individual pacing goals, a communal lunch and electives including P.E., music, computer technology and art. Call or text 954-778-2616.
The Akasha Academics microschool accepts students in grades 6 through 12. Private tutoring is available for kindergarten through 12th grade and for college students.
Call or text 954-778-2616 to schedule a private tour. You can also email akashaacademics@gmail.com or send a message through the contact form at akashaacademics.com/contact/.
School runs Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Fridays are by appointment. Private tutoring is available seven days a week by appointment.
Yes. Akasha Academics offers one-on-one tutoring for grades K–12 and college. It starts with an academic assessment, then an individualized plan and a tutor matched to the student’s academic needs and personality. Tutoring is available seven days a week by appointment; contact Akasha about pricing.
Yes. Homeschool and virtual school students can work through their online courses at Akasha with learning coaches, individual pacing goals and classmates, in classrooms equipped with school supplies, internet access, computers and printing.
Akasha Academics’ test preparation specialists help with SAT, ACT, PSAT, EOC, AP, IOWA, GED and ACCUPLACER (or similar college placement) tests, plus college applications and essays. Each student gets a customized plan built around their strengths and trouble spots.
Melissa Evans, Founder & Director, a math specialist and academic success coach with more than 20 years in education. She was Teacher of the Year at her middle school in 2009 and Broward County Middle School Math Teacher of the Year in 2011, and holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Penn State and a Master’s in the Science of Teaching Mathematics through an NSF partnership with Florida Atlantic University.
School starts at 8:30 am with Morning Block 1 (8:30–10:15), a study break, Morning Block 2 (10:25–11:55), another break, the Afternoon Block (12:05–1:10), lunch together (1:15–1:45) and an elective (1:45–2:30). Dismissal is at 2:30.
Yes. Akasha Academics is enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year and spaces are limited. Apply online at akashaacademics.com/apply/ or call or text 954-778-2616.
Yes. The 2026–2027 calendar has field trips on November 12, January 14, February 11, March 18, April 15, May 13 (Hugh Birch State Park) and an end-of-year field trip on May 18.
Yes. Learning coach Alvaro tutors math, reading and writing in both Spanish and English.
Yes. Akasha Academics helps high school students with a year-by-year college timeline, test prep, college applications and essays, and through College+ keeps supporting students in their college classes.