We are excited to announce that Merit Preparatory Academy is approved as a qualified provider for the Utah Fits All (UFA) scholarship, and UFA families can now enroll in classes for the 2024–25 school year!
The UFA program provides homeschool students with flexible funding to personalize their educational experience.
Merit Preparatory Academy is a charter school in Springville, UT, serving students throughout Utah County. Our school has a longstanding tradition of working with homeschool families and is a champion of hybrid educational models, making us a great fit for families looking to combine the best of both worlds. Our hybrid educational approach allows UFA scholarship recipients to enroll in any available course at Merit for just $500 per semester, with no additional fees. This flexibility empowers families to design an academic experience tailored to their needs and interests. Whether it's through a math course, a hands-on science lab, or any of the numerous electives in our award-winning performing arts program (music, dance, theater, etc.), we are committed to helping our students engage in uplifting educational activities that promote leadership, service, and lifelong learning.
If you are new to hybrid homeschool models, check out the following article by David Wiseman (a homeschool dad and staff member at Merit Academy), “5 Tips for Exploring a Hybrid Homeschool Model,” featured on Homeschool Hub Utah.
HOW TO ENROLL:
To secure a seat in any of our open courses, simply browse our current course offerings and bell schedule. You can also review course descriptions for grades 7–8 and grades 9–12 able to help guide your decisions.
Once you decide on your desired course(s), please contact Rylie Lazaga at rylie.lazaga@meritacademy.org for payment processing (we collect UFA funds directly rather than through ClassWallet).
We understand that choosing the right courses can sometimes feel overwhelming, so our counselors are ready to help you make informed decisions:
Ryan Chavez (Last Names A–J) Email: ryan.chavez@meritacademy.org Schedule a meeting
Scott Jenkins (Last Names K–Z) Email: scott.jenkins@meritacademy.org Schedule a meeting
You can also schedule a tour of our school to learn more: https://meritpreparatoryacademy.setmore.com/
At Merit Academy, we are proud to be one of the most active schools in Utah in our support of homeschool families and hybrid education. If you have received the UFA scholarship, we invite you to join the Merit family and experience the flexibility, academic excellence, and personalized learning approaches we offer! Homeschool families outside of the UFA program are also welcome to schedule a tour or talk with a counselor to learn how you can create a tuition-free, hybrid schedule that works best for your family's educational needs. Thank you for considering Merit as part of your child's education!
Merit’s Roots Band (Irish Folk Band) performing together (six students from this video are from homeschool families).
Seven of the Merit student council members in this photo are from homeschool families.
A significant number of the students in our theater program come from homeschool backgrounds.
“Homeschooling has always been our first choice for educating our children. This being said, our family is so grateful for Merit Academy! The administration and teachers at Merit have worked with us to provide classes and service opportunities for our children to enrich their educational experience. The hybrid model has allowed them to take the classes they want to take (mostly fine arts and student government) while they work on home-based classes outside of Merit. For us, it’s really been the best of both worlds!” —Kathy S.
“Theater at Merit has been a godsend for my daughter. Five years ago, she was a shy and reticent 7th grader who, with a little encouragement, decided to audition for her first musical. She has since been a part of several musicals and straight plays which have helped her gain self-confidence and develop a skill set that not only serves her on stage and backstage but off stage as well. Additionally, Merit welcomes homeschoolers! My daughter is one of many homeschoolers who supplement home education with the wonderful theater program they provide.” —Rozelle H.