Academy at the Farm
Updated July 2026
Academy at the Farm is a charter school serving students from preschool through high school that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and agricultural education.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school aims to meet the needs of all students by promoting academic excellence and developing productive citizens through character building. Its educational approach integrates technology and agricultural education into the curriculum to foster a culture of belonging and lifelong learning.
Programmes
The school provides a comprehensive academic pathway spanning Preschool and VPK, Primary (Kindergarten–2nd grade), Intermediate (3rd–5th grade), Middle School (6th–8th grade), and High School (9th grade). The curriculum incorporates core subjects alongside specialized instruction in areas such as art, music, physical education, and business education. Specialized support is available through ESE and gifted programming, and the school utilizes platforms like Schoology for academic management.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) department led by a department head, supported by intervention specialists and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Additionally, the school employs dedicated school counselors for both the K-5 and 6-9 grade levels to support student needs.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school participates in the Pasco County Schools’ Controlled Open Enrollment process, with an annual application window ending February 28th. When applications exceed available seats, a lottery is conducted to determine placement, with preferential enrollment given to specific groups including children of staff, board members, active-duty military, and siblings of currently enrolled students. Applicants not selected are placed on a waitlist for the current school year only, and families are notified via email or phone when openings occur.
Calendar
The school follows the official Pasco County School Calendar. Daily operations run from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, with arrival scheduled between 7:15 am and 7:50 am and dismissal between 2:30 pm and 2:50 pm.
About the campus
Located in Dade City, Florida, the campus features dedicated spaces for its various grade levels and includes a barn facility managed by a dedicated staff member. The school also offers an extended day program for students.
- Joshua BordersDirector
Joshua Borders serves as the Director of the school. He holds credentials in Social Science for grades 6-12, Educational Leadership for all levels, and is a certified School Principal for all levels.
- Victoria SuttonPreschool Principal
Victoria Sutton is the Preschool Principal. Her qualifications include Elementary Education, Mathematics, CDA, Director Credentials, and an A.S. in Childhood Education.
- Erica McCarthyPrimary Principal
Erica McCarthy is the Primary Principal. She is qualified in Elementary Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Exceptional Student Education, and holds a Reading Endorsement.
- Kathy HobbyIntermediate Principal
Kathy Hobby serves as the Intermediate Principal. She holds qualifications in Elementary Education and Primary Education, and is gifted-endorsed.
- Eva WasilewskiSecondary School Principal
Eva Wasilewski is the Secondary School Principal. She holds professional certification in Educational Leadership for all levels.
- Camille GarrettESE Department Head
Camille Garrett serves as the ESE Department Head. Her qualifications include English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Elementary Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education, Exceptional Education, World Language (Spanish), and a Reading Endorsement.