Welcome to Barefoot Technology Academy
A virtual microschool reimagining education for the radically curious.
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Barefoot Technology Academy is a STEM-focused, fully virtual microschool for bright, gifted and twice-exceptional teens who are ready to go beyond worksheets and test prep. We believe that young people learn best when they’re creating, building, coding, questioning the world around them, and doing real, meaningful work.
Our students are curious, intense, and often underserved by traditional schools. They’re the ones who light up when solving a problem, deep-diving into a topic, and asking all the “what if?” questions.
We offer project-based learning, driven by student interest and exploration, alongside a core curriculum of discussion-based learning. Students work towards mastery of core and advanced competencies, and create a large portfolio of real work.
At the heart of our approach is a strong STEM focus. Science, technology, engineering, and math are woven into projects that challenge students to think critically, design creatively, and apply their knowledge in real-world ways.
- Brian Silverman, Playful Invention Company
Every subject is explored through hands-on, interdisciplinary projects that are student-driven and purposeful, engaging deeply with research.
Computer science isn't an add-on, it’s a tool for exploring science, history, math, art, literature and problem solving.
We care about understanding, not busywork. Students deep-dive into a question, topic or goal, and keep going until they're proud of their work.
We honor complexity, intensity, and difference. Our bright, gifted and twice-exceptional students are supported to thrive as their whole selves, no matter their strengths and challenges.
With small cohorts and individual mentorship, we offer a schedule that supports deep work and autonomy.
Explore our Core Curriculum, Project-Based Learning, Competencies, opportunities for Dual Enrollment, our Graduation Requirements or start with an Overview of academic life.
Explore how daily life at Barefoot Technology Academy works, including our Schedule, Social Life, Virtual Campus, opportunities for Academic Enrichment, and Parent Support.
Understand our Admissions Process, learn about Tuition and Financial Aid, and Apply, or Contact Us, or Schedule a Chat.
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