Registration fees are charged per student. The fee is $125 for Academy students (Pre-K through 12th grade) and $75 for Online Education students (3rd through 12th grade).

For Academy students, monthly payments are adjusted based on the number of months remaining in the school year. For Online Education students, tuition is prorated when enrollment begins mid-month. Accredited students who complete a full semester are responsible for the full semester tuition.

Academy students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) may qualify for the state-funded Carson Smith Scholarship. Contact katiemerrill@liahonaed.com for details. A limited number of service-based scholarships are also awarded each year.

Books are an additional expense beyond tuition. Costs typically range from $25 to $300 depending on the classes your student is enrolled in. Many are school-specific resources, while others come from curriculum publishers. Books are delivered on the first day of school for Academy students or shipped directly to Online Education families.

Accredited classes build credit toward an official State of Utah high school diploma and generate formal transcripts. Non-accredited classes follow the same curriculum but do not generate transcriptable credit. Both tracks require similar coursework, but accredited students submit assignments directly to teachers for grading. Some states require accreditation for homeschool programs, so be sure to check your local regulations.

Yes. Liahona accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions. Students may also earn high school credit for approved off-campus classes by completing the Off-Campus Extracurricular Credit Form prior to enrollment in those courses.

This is a family decision. It depends on your state's homeschool requirements and whether you prefer the flexibility of non-accredited learning or the added structure and accountability that accreditation provides. Accreditation is not required for younger students but can be valuable if you want formal grade reports and transcripts.

It depends on your student's goals. Certain careers—such as law enforcement, military service, and firefighting—typically require an accredited diploma. Some colleges also require or strongly prefer one, though students with strong standardized test scores may have more flexibility. Consider your student's long-term plans when making this decision.

Yes, though the current month's tuition and applicable withdrawal fees will apply. Accredited students who withdraw mid-semester will receive failing grades for that semester's courses.

Schoology is the learning management system used at Liahona. It is where students access daily class updates, view and submit assignments, check grades, and communicate with teachers through monitored discussion boards.

Liahona hosts a wide range of activities throughout the year, including Youth Conference each October, summer service trips and educational excursions, monthly on-campus events, an annual prom, graduation ceremonies, and a nationally award-winning theatre program that competes two to three times per year.

All 12th-grade students—both Academy and Online Education, accredited and non-accredited—are welcome to participate in the May graduation ceremony. Out-of-town students may join the rehearsal on the day of the ceremony.

A Restoration Education is an LDS-based educational philosophy that weaves the principles of the restored gospel into every academic subject. Rather than separating secular and spiritual learning, it helps students connect knowledge with their divine purpose and see the hand of God across all disciplines. Learn more at restorationeducation.org.

Liahona observes five extended breaks during the school year: Fall Break (coinciding with Youth Conference in October), Thanksgiving Break in November, Christmas Break from December into January, Winter Break in February, and Spring Break in April. Families have flexibility in how they use these breaks.

You can email any teacher or staff member and expect a response within 24 hours on weekdays. Questions sent over the weekend are typically answered Monday morning. You can also ask questions during the live Q&A segments of class sessions.

Most elective classes take place on campus in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and are available at an additional cost. Pricing varies based on accreditation status. The Shakespeare Competition team holds annual auditions, and selected Online Education students travel to Utah to rehearse in the weeks leading up to the competition.

Live class broadcasts may begin up to 10 minutes after the scheduled start time due to technical variables. Please wait at least 10 minutes before contacting the office. If there is a system-wide issue, families will be notified via email.

Yes! We welcome campus visits with at least one week of advance notice to the office. Please review the dress code before your visit. Local Online Education students may visit up to twice per month.

Accredited students are required to take proctored exams once per semester. Your proctor must be pre-approved by the school and meet specific qualification requirements. If a student does not pass on the first attempt, one retake is permitted.

Live classes typically run from late August through mid-May. Class recordings remain accessible through mid-June, giving students additional time to complete coursework.

One of the strengths of our Online Education program (known to our families as Distance Education, or DE) is that students are never truly "behind." All classes are recorded and available on demand, so students can work at their own pace. The deadline for completing all coursework is mid-June.

There are many ways for Online Education students to stay connected. Students interact through class discussion platforms, social media features, and weekly Warrior Training devotionals. In-person opportunities include monthly campus activities (for those who can travel to Utah), Youth Conference at Aspen Grove each October, annual educational trips, and the Shakespeare Competition for selected students.

The elementary program includes five core subjects: Reading, Writing, History, Science, and Math. Most classes meet daily for approximately 30 minutes, four days per week (Monday through Thursday). Reading, History, and Science are taught family-style so siblings can learn together. Writing and Math are grouped by level for more targeted instruction.

Our elementary faculty are experienced, certified educators with decades of combined classroom experience. Our lead instructor is a BYU-certified teacher who has authored over ten published books and wrote Liahona's custom curriculum, including the "My Roots of Knowledge: A Restoration Education" textbook series.

Core classes consist of 25 minutes of instruction followed by a 5-minute Q&A segment. The chat feature is disabled during instruction to minimize distractions for young learners. Math classes allow real-time questions. Parents can submit optional weekly feedback each Monday, with responses due by Wednesday evening.

Required materials include the "My Roots of Knowledge: A Restoration Education" textbook (which can be shared between siblings), the corresponding Activity Books (level-specific and consumable, so each student needs their own copy), and Saxon Math materials. Optional resources include Writing Portfolio books and the companion membership site.

Login credentials are issued within 48 hours of enrollment. Once logged in, students can access live classes and all recordings immediately. The student management system provides a way to communicate with teachers and view assignments.

Core classes (Reading, History, Science) run Monday through Thursday mornings in Mountain Time. Writing and Math sessions are scheduled by level throughout the morning. A detailed schedule with exact times for each level is provided upon enrollment.

Expect approximately two hours of live class time plus one to two additional hours for homework and activities. The actual time varies depending on assignments, the student's ability level, and the amount of parental support involved.

Families choose between two options. Parent Grading allows you to self-evaluate your student's progress monthly using provided rubrics, and the school issues grade reports twice per year. Teacher-Supervised Grading is available for a monthly fee—students submit writing samples and selected assignments for teacher review, and semester testing is required.

Short weekly quizzes are self-graded with the teacher during class. Students in the teacher-supervised grading track take two formal exams per year, typically in November and April. There are no standardized government tests. Math teachers schedule assessments independently.

Parents do not need to sit through daily instruction—the goal is to develop independent learners. Weekly schedules follow a consistent pattern to simplify planning. Parents should prepare supplies, assist younger students as needed, review completed work, and evaluate progress monthly. The level of day-to-day involvement is ultimately a family decision.

Students complete one essay every three weeks following a structured cycle. Week one focuses on brainstorming, outlining, and drafting. Week two involves partner conferencing with a parent and revision. Week three is dedicated to the final draft and illustration. Writing instruction is divided into three levels: Beginning (1st–2nd grade), Intermediate (3rd–4th grade), and Advanced (5th–6th grade).

Partner conferencing is a brief parent-student editing session that takes place once every three weeks. The student self-edits their essay first using a green pen, identifying any errors they can find. The parent then reviews the work with a different-colored pen (avoiding red) and discusses improvements using provided conversation prompts. Supporting resources and videos are available on the companion membership site.

Siblings can watch classes together or separately—the choice is yours. Activity Books provide level-appropriate work for each child. Science experiments and history projects can be done individually or as a group. Textbooks can be shared, while consumable workbooks need to be individual. Many families find that older students naturally help younger siblings, and the program is designed to be flexible enough for every family dynamic.