Welcome to Amma Mountain Academy, a place where Every Student Deserves to Love to Learn. Amma Mountain Academy is a hybrid Micro-school located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee that offers K-8 students a holistic project based learning center. We believe that every student deserves a voice in their education which then allows them the chance to Love to learn. Our flexible curriculum allows you to choose from our specialized academic offerings. At AMA, we focus on academics in the mornings and then project-based, enrichment learning in the afternoons. Students will have the opportunity through the school year to work and learn from some of the top artisans and craftsmen from the Arts and Crafts Loop located in Gatlinburg!
Students Deserve to
Love to Learn
Individualized Instruction
Learning experiences are guided by each student’s individual strengths and interests, supporting intellectual, emotional, and social development. Small group and 1:1 coaching involves tailoring instruction to each student’s individual needs, allowing for personalized learning, targeted support, and the opportunity for students to progress at their own pace while benefiting from peer interaction and collaborative learning.
Hands on Learning
Experiential learning through hands-on activities such as STEM classes, passion Projects, and creative art sessions from local artisans in the historical Arts and Crafts Loop of Gatlinburg, TN, providing your child with practical skills and real-world problem solving in a supportive community.
Comprehensive Education
Prioritizes holistic development by nurturing students’ social-emotional skills alongside academic learning, fostering self-awareness, empathy, resilience, and interpersonal competence to empower them for success in both their personal and academic lives.
Our Program
You are your child’s best advocate — and you deserve a partnership in their educational journey. We make homeschooling easy for you by complementing your child with the resources they need, whether it’s a comfortable space to work, regular academic support (group setting or one on one), or facilitating social interactions and hands-on learning. Choose from part time or full time drop off plans to best suite your schedule.
Classes Include:
Math, English, Science and Social Studies (Digital, Paper, and Hands-On Learning)
Ukulele Music Enrichment
Slide Guitar Music Enrichment
Sparketh Art Courses
Daily Arts and Crafts (Passion Projects and Teacher Led)
Weekly STEM Projects
Entrepreneur Enrichment Course
3D Printing Class
And so much more!
We have partnered with local artisans to provide hands-on Learning from local artisans. More information and calendar schedule coming soon!
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster a desire to love to learn. Our hybrid learning center restores the voice of the parent and the spark of the student to create a community where education is a shared, joyful adventure. We provide every learner with a personalized educational pathway that is tailored to their specific strengths and needs in academics while fostering their uniqueness and interests in a variety of enrichment courses.
Our Vision
Our vision to provide students with an in-person learning environment focused on academic excellence and holistic growth. By blending innovative teaching with a rigorous focus on literacy, math, and critical thinking, we empower students to turn their curiosity into a lifelong passion for learning. We strive to help every student become passionate, life-long learners, whether it be academically or artistically.
“Success to us means thriving learners and parents who feel involved and supported.””
Ready to enroll or want to find out more information. Contact Us Today!
FAQs
Tuition At-a-Glance
2 Day Program:
Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday
Yearly Tuition: $3600
Monthly Payment: $360
3 Day Program:
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday or Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
Yearly Tuition: $5200
Monthly Payment: $520
5 Day Program:
Monday - Friday
Wednesdays are STEM and Local Artisan Days
Yearly Tuition: $8000
Monthly Payment: $800
Curriculum At-a-Glace
FunCation Academy
Lexia
Common Lit
CKLA
Zearn
Generation Genius
Inquisitive Science
Moosiko for Ukulele
Sparketh K-8 Art
What makes you different?
30 Day Happiness Guarantee
We want to ensure that we are a good fit for your family! We offer a one-month happiness Guarantee. Families who provide written notice of program termination within thirty (30) days of initial enrollment and/or start date are waived from their one-semester commitment.
Where to Find Us:
Amma Mountain Academy is located in the Arts and Crafts District in Gatlinburg, TN.
170 Glades Road, Units 6 and 7
Gatlinburg, TN 37738