Skyward Academy Main Campus is located in Montgomery, Ohio. Our facility is nestled in a nature-park like residential neighborhood, and has a gym area, cafeteria, stage, outdoor area, large classrooms, kitchen, private tutoring areas, wireless internet, and is centrally located.

Alot! Skyward is very unique. Individualized instruction and small groups. One on one academic instruction available to maximize student academic growth. A strong focus on academics. Academics taught with real – life applications of knowledge. Social Skills and Life Skills training for students. Community experiences. Enrichment opportunities for those who are eligible. Vocational opportunities with 13 partner businesses. The highest quality, most experienced, degreed and certified staff in town! Other programs may say that they are comparable to Skyward, but no other program in the area offers the combination of things that Skyward does, and no other program fully implements what it says it does like Skyward!

Skyward Academy primarily serves students ages 10 through their high school graduation.

Skyward employs the absolute best staff in the area. All of our staff members have years of experience working with students with special needs, and all teachers are degreed and certified in the areas they teach. We have a waiting list of qualified staff waiting to join us when we have openings!

Skyward strives to incorporate the use of technology into its programs daily. Our current student to computer ratio is 1:1. Our students use research-based and proven learning software programs in reading, math, writing, typing, speech to text, and more. They also conduct internet research of science, social studies, and more topics on a weekly basis. Skyward students are also learning to use iPods and iPads to help them manage their daily lives.

YES! As a Non-Chartered, Non-Tax Supported, Non-Public School, fully accredited by the National Association of Private Schools, Skyward issues diplomas to students who meet the current Ohio Graduation Requirements. Students with an IEP who are performing below grade level in most subjects have several methods for meeting Graduation Requirements and receiving a high school diploma, depending on their Course of Study as listed on their IEP. It is important that the student’s IEP contains the correct language regarding this Course of Study. When your student enrolls at Skyward, we will be certain that the IEP contains the correct language and information needed, and we will assist in the process of getting the IEP revised if necessary. Skyward also works with districts of residence for those students wishing to receive a diploma from their home district. Local districts have different procedures for this. Contact us for further information.

Yes, students at Skyward can participate in art, music, drama, games, and social activities. Select art for talented artists is also available.

Skyward Students have the same opportunities as students at other schools when it comes to vocational programs. If your student lives in a district that is part of The Oaks system, or part of Project Search, they may attend those vocational programs. Educational planning combined with career planning is the key. Contact us to plan a program that is right for your student’s vocational needs.

Skyward Academy uses a selective admissions process based on individual student needs. We only enroll those students who we honestly think that we can make a difference for. If we think that your child is not a good fit for Skyward Academy, we will refer you to another program or service provider.

• Step 1: A One Hour No – Obligation Consultation Meeting and Tour – Please bring your student’s IEP and ETR, Behavior Plans, and any other pertinent data.

• Step 2: Complete Application for Admission Packet and return with copies of IEP, ETR, behavior plans, etc, along with application fee.

• Step 3: Schedule observation of student in current placement by Skyward personnel.

• Step 4: Admissions Meeting to decide on program suitability.

No doubt about it, a specialized private school education can be costly. Our standard tuition is comparable to the tuition at our city's top private schools. Most of our families use the Ohio Autism Scholarship or the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship to pay for some or all of their tuition. A sliding scale is available for a limited number of students on the Jon Peterson Scholarship because that specific scholarship amount usually does not cover the entire cost. As part of the admissions process, we will determine Ohio scholarship eligibility, other sponsorship availability, and parent out-of-pocket costs. We strive to not let finances alone be a barrier to admission at Skyward.