FAQs

How is Park Academy different from other institutions?

Park Academy’s core curriculum and assessment is aligned with common core state standards and benchmarks. Instruction is structured, simultaneous, sequential, and multi-sensory. Unlike conventional instruction, which perpetuates the concept that all students learn the same way, the multi-sensory approach encourages student learning by engaging multiple senses: auditory, visual and kinesthetic/tactile. The students’ stronger learning styles are reinforced while weaker ones are integrated and developed.

Who should apply?

Park Academy enrolls students with dyslexia and other language learning differences that have not been addressed in a traditional school setting. Students with social, emotional, and or behavioral needs that take a disproportionate amount of teacher time and/or are impactful on peers may not be appropriate for Park Academy.

For more on this, please visit our “Who we serve” page.

What kind of training do the instructors have?

Park Academy teachers are trained in research-based, multi-sensory methodologies. Most teachers have also obtained their Master’s degrees in education or their specific field. Learn more about our instructors on the Meet Our Team page.

Is Park Academy accredited?

Park Academy is accredited through the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS).

What experience and skills do the Faculty and Staff bring to Park Academy?

Check out our Meet the Team page to learn more about our faculty and staff.

Who is on the Board of Trustees?

Park Academy’s Board is comprised of civic and business leaders, educators, parents, and the founder of the academy.

Andy Pihl, Board Chair, Park Corporation

Tom Boothe, Trustee, Attorney at Law, retired

Dr. Keith Cheng, Trustee, Community Representative, Alumni Parent

Kevin Crombie, Trustee, Community Representative, Alumni Parent

Vijay Daniel, Trustee, Bremik Construction

Karen Hoke, Community Representative

Gary Maffei, Trustee, Community Representative

Jeff Mengis, Trustee, Mengis Capital Management Inc.

Mickey Morey, Trustee, Community Representative

Piper Park, Founder, Community Representative

Dr. David Plotkin, Trustee, Clackamas Community College

Bill Westphal, Trustee, Community Representative

Gina Williams, Trustee Community Representative

How much is tuition for an academic school year?

Tuition for the 2026 – 2027 school year is set at $29,100 for all grades.

Visit our Application Process page for how to apply.

Is financial aid available?

Park Academy is committed to assisting families who are in need of additional financial support. Awards of scholarships will be based on the availability of funds as set forth by the Scholarship Committee and the Board of Trustees. Visit our Financial Aid page for more information.

How can I track my student's progress?

Teachers and staff are invested in student success and believe the role parents and families play in their child’s education is critical. Parents and teachers communicate regularly via email or phone regarding student progress. Grades can also be seen any time through Alma. Park Academy’s website and Facebook page also keep families informed of upcoming school events, curriculum design, fundraisers, etc.

What are Park Academy’s immunization rates?

Twice a year, Clackamas County requires us to share county immunization rates as well as our school’s rates. You can view Clackamas county rates on the left hand side and Park Academy’s immunization rates on the right hand side of the document linked here.