A Thoughtful, Personalized Education for Children Ages 5–14

At The Watershed Academy, every student is known and supported. We serve Kindergarten through 8th grade with small classes, flexible schedules, and personalized instruction, helping each child thrive in a safe, welcoming environment.

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A Thoughtful, Personalized Education for Children Ages 5–14

At The Watershed Academy, every student is known and supported. We serve Kindergarten through 8th grade with small classes, flexible schedules, and personalized instruction, helping each child thrive in a safe, welcoming environment.

Schedule a Visit Enroll Now

A Thoughtful, Personalized Education for Children Ages 5–14

At The Watershed Academy, every student is known and supported. We serve Kindergarten through 8th grade with small classes, flexible schedules, and personalized instruction, helping each child thrive in a safe, welcoming environment.

Schedule a Visit Enroll Now

A Thoughtful, Personalized Education for Children Ages 5–14

At The Watershed Academy, every student is known and supported. We serve Kindergarten through 8th grade with small classes, flexible schedules, and personalized instruction, helping each child thrive in a safe, welcoming environment.

Schedule a Visit Enroll Now

A Thoughtful, Personalized Education for Children Ages 5–14

At The Watershed Academy, every student is known and supported. We serve Kindergarten through 8th grade with small classes, flexible schedules, and personalized instruction, helping each child thrive in a safe, welcoming environment.

Schedule a Visit Enroll Now

A Thoughtful, Personalized Education for Children Ages 5–14

At The Watershed Academy, every student is known and supported. We serve Kindergarten through 8th grade with small classes, flexible schedules, and personalized instruction, helping each child thrive in a safe, welcoming environment.

Schedule a Visit Enroll Now

Welcome to The Watershed Academy

The Watershed Academy was created to offer families a meaningful alternative to traditional school settings. With a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, we provide focused instruction built around each child’s needs, interests, and learning pace. Academic growth matters here, but so does character, confidence, and community.

Our mission is simple and steady: to shape hearts and grow minds so students learn to love their community, act with integrity, and walk forward with humility.

This school began with a simple question: What if no child felt marginalized? After more than twenty years in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator, our founder saw firsthand how easily capable students can become invisible in large systems. The Watershed Academy was built to change that.

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Small Classes, Real Attention

With a maximum of six students per class, each child receives focused instruction and immediate feedback.

Flexible Schedules That Fit Real Life

Families can choose from full-time, hybrid, or tutoring schedules, supporting diverse learning needs and preferences.

A Safe, Inclusive Environment

Inclusion is practiced daily, with compassion and restorative conflict resolution guiding our community.

Why Families
Trust Us

What Makes Us Different

Education That Nurtures the Whole Child

Learning Model

Teachers know every learner’s strengths and challenges.

Personalized Learning Pace

Students move quickly through mastered material or slow down when depth is needed.

Themed, Project-Based Study

Each learning cycle ends with a culminating project that reflects both mastery and personal interest.

Metacognitive Curriculum

Students learn how to learn, building strategies for organization, focus, and independent thinking.

Balanced Development

Academic progress and social growth carry equal weight.

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OUR SERVICES

What We Offer

In-Person Instruction

Core academics and enrichment are delivered in a focused, small-group setting.

Hybrid Learning

A flexible blend of in-person and virtual instruction tailored to your family’s schedule.

Tutoring

Targeted literacy and foundational math support in person or online.

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Learning in Action

A closer look at our classrooms, projects, and community experiences where curiosity turns into capability.

WHY IT MATTERS

Student Outcomes

Academic Confidence

A clear understanding of their strengths and growth areas.

Independent Learning Skills

Practical strategies for organization and problem-solving.

Collaborative Thinking

The ability to work respectfully and effectively with peers.

Emotional Resilience

Confidence is built through steady support and achievable challenges.

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Inside Our School Community

A glimpse into daily life at The Watershed Academy: small groups, meaningful work, and steady progress.
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What Families Are Saying

“Our daughter finally feels seen. We moved to The Watershed Academy after years of watching our daughter struggle quietly in larger classrooms. Within weeks, she was participating more and asking deeper questions at home. The small class size made an immediate difference not just academically, but emotionally.”

Parent of a
4th Grade Student

“The flexibility changed everything for our family. Our son needs structure, but not rigidity. The hybrid option gave him time to reset while still staying academically on track. His confidence has grown steadily, and we’ve seen measurable improvement in both reading fluency and focus.”

Parent of a 6th
Grade Student

“It feels like a partnership. The Coffee & Chat meeting gave us a lot to think about. This wasn’t about filling a seat; it was about making sure the fit was right. Communication has been clear and thoughtful from day one.”

Parent of a 2nd
Grade Student

“Small doesn’t mean limited; it means intentional. The project-based learning surprised us. Our child recently completed a culminating project that connected science, writing, and art. He didn’t just memorize facts; he understood the material.”

Parent of a 7th
Grade Student

Our Founders

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Cheryl Martin has over twenty years of experience in public education, teaching elementary and middle school students from diverse backgrounds. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern University at New Orleans, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans, a Reading Specialist certification, and an Educational Specialist degree in Education Administration. Cheryl is dedicated to fostering a love of reading in her students and aims to make The Watershed Academy an excellent investment in your child’s future.

Darren Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in social sciences education from Grambling State University. He has accumulated over ten years of experience as a public-school teacher, instructing at both the middle and high school levels. Dedicated to youth development, he served as a coach for football, baseball, and basketball. In his role as Associate Minister at his local church, Mr. Martin actively engages in implementing acts of mercy and compassion as described in Matthew 25:35-40. He is currently employed in city government.

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