What people are saying about RISE…

  • "I am looking forward to the leaps and bounds my son will make at RISE Academy alongside the support of our great community"

    — Courtney

  • "I found many places, especially schools, that spoke about being inclusive but didn’t actually put that into practice, until we found Rise Academy!"

    — Leah

  • "As parents, we chose RISE Academy based on small class sizes and the school’s ability to support our child in a Christian-based environment."

    — Jeremy

…high quality instruction!

“When choosing a school for our children, we wanted more than just a good education -We wanted an environment where they would be supported, challenged, and truly cared for. From day one, Rise Academy welcomed us like family. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to push my children to excel academically while also nurturing them emotionally. The education they are receiving at RISE is truly exceptional, with engaging, high-quality instruction that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning, all within the loving environment of a faith-based Christian school. The small student-to-teacher ratio has made a remarkable difference, allowing my children to get the individual attention they need to thrive. Knowing they are surrounded by educators who genuinely care, in a community that lifts them up, has given me complete confidence in their future. Rise Academy isn’t just a school—it’s a family, and we’re so grateful to be part of it.” - Z Team

RISE provides a differentiated, caring approach...

“As parents, we chose RISE Academy based on small class sizes and the school’s ability to support our child in a Christian-based environment.  RISE provides a differentiated, caring approach for our neurotypical child, providing her with exactly what she needs to excel academically while also teaching that every student is unique with different strengths.  As an educator myself, I look for quality instruction and a caring environment that recognizes each child learns differently.  When appropriate, RISE allows our child to complete work at a higher grade level.  Along with the challenging academic work, the social skills our daughter is learning have made her a better communicator, problem solver, and student.  When she comes home, she is always talking about her friends, the learning that occurred and the fun they have.  We can’t say enough good things about our Family’s experience with RISE Academy!.“

- Jeremy

…gives our family immediate relief!

“I cannot tell you how happy I am that RISE Academy is opening in my hometown of New Albany, Indiana! As a mother to my 4-year-old, non-verbal son, finding the best places and programs for him to attend school and thrive has always been my first priority, yet very challenging. Having a child with special needs requires a team effort and a lot of support from family, friends, therapists, and doctors. As full-time working parents, a typical day with appointments, and therapies has its challenges. Knowing his services will be under one roof gives our family immediate relief. I am looking forward to the leaps and bounds my son will make at RISE Academy alongside the support of our great community!” - Courtney

Our children learn it’s OK to be different.

“I am so excited to welcome RISE Academy to our community. Since my son’s diagnosis of autism over two years ago, I have learned more than I ever thought I would. But I also realized that actual resources for my neurodiverse child were all a very cookie-cutter mentality. I found many places, especially schools, that spoke about being inclusive but didn’t actually put that into practice.

RISE Academy merges neurotypical and neurodiverse students in each classroom and provides appropriate resources to all students. By doing this, our children learn that it’s OK to be different. They learn empathy and have deeper and more caring relationships than in other environments. Children are exposed to teachers that are equipped with different teaching styles to think outside the box. When society segregates students just because of their differences, it tends to hinder their growth. Integrating them helps teach neurodiverse students what typical social behavior looks like, just by watching their peers.“

- Leah