A Florida umbrella school built for curious kids
We keep your homeschool compliant and your records in order, then go further: STEM and skilled-trades guidance, real people who know your family, and resources you can actually use.
Flexible, supportive, hands-on
Ascend exists so families can build an education around how their child actually learns.
We put STEM and the skilled trades side by side. Science, technology, engineering and math matter, and so do the electricians, welders and technicians who build the world around us. Students get room to explore both.
We don't hand you a curriculum. We give you guides, curated resources and a real person to talk to, so you can build a personalized path that fits your child instead of the other way around.
We want every student to lead. Curiosity, hands-on work and confidence come first. The goal is a young adult ready for college, a trade or a career in a world that keeps changing.
Six promises to every Ascend family
Vision and values
Every student deserves a real shot at excelling in STEM or a skilled trade. Integrity, innovation and excellence guide how we run the school.
Commitment to excellence
We hold ourselves to high standards and keep improving, so the support you get this year is better than last year's.
Support and guidance
Guides, project ideas, college and career help, and answers from someone who knows your family, not a ticket queue.
Educational approach
A flexible framework you shape to your child: STEM learning plus hands-on exposure to the trades and real-world problems.
Community and diversity
An inclusive school community where kids explore their interests, build leadership skills and learn to give back.
Curriculum and resources
No prescribed curriculum. Instead, 60+ curated resources and grade-by-grade guides to help you choose materials that fit your goals.
Thank you for your service
Ascend STEM Academy proudly supports the men and women who have served our country, and the families who serve right alongside them. Moves, deployments and long days on duty can make school hard to keep steady, and a school of record you can reach from anywhere helps.
Parts of Ascend are run by veterans, so the values learned in uniform (integrity, attention to detail and taking care of your people) show up in how we look after your family and your child’s records. As a thank-you, military and veteran families get 10% off enrollment and Ascend merch.
- 10% off enrollment
- 10% off Ascend merch
- All branches welcome
For veterans, active-duty, Guard and Reserve members and military spouses. One code per order; can’t be combined with other discounts.