Formation Academy: Christ-Centered Elementary Education in Huntsville, Alabama
Launching in the Fall of 2025 - Serving grades Kindergarten through 5th grade
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Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Fostering curiosity as your child embarks on a lifelong love of learning.
Building a strong foundation for lifelong success.
At Kingdom Heights Preparatory School, our Formation Academy provides a Christ-centered, academically excellent elementary education for K-5th grade students. We partner with families to nurture each child's heart, mind, and spirit, ensuring they are equipped for future success. Our approach goes beyond academics—it's about shaping confident, compassionate leaders who are grounded in biblical truth.
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Ready to invest in your child's future?
What Sets Formation Academy Apart?
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At Kingdom Heights, we offer:
Christ-Centered Learning: Every subject is taught through the lens of biblical truth.
Academic Excellence: We offer challenging curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
Character Formation: We cultivate leadership, compassion, and integrity in every student.
Safe & Secure Campus: We have invested in a state-of-the-art security system and we are located in the historic Butler High School, originally built as a military shelter during the Cold War, ensuring unparalleled safety.
Small Class Sizes: We offer personalized attention and a standards-based learning approach to meet the unique needs of every learner.
Discover how Kingdom Heights can shape your child’s future.
Our Curriculum: Excellence in Every Subject
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Grounding students in biblical truth and spiritual formation.
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Developing strong communication through reading, writing, and speaking.
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Promoting critical thinking and problem-solving.
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Encouraging curiosity through hands-on experiments.
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Exploring history, culture, and citizenship from a biblical worldview.
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Promoting health, wellness, and teamwork.
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Fostering creativity and self-expression.
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Strengthening vocabulary and critical thinking.
Students at the Formation Academy engage in integrated, hands-on learning across core subjects, designed to build a strong academic foundation while nurturing spiritual growth.
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S.T.E.A.M. & Career Readiness: Preparing Future Leaders
We believe that career readiness starts early. That’s why we integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture and Math) education from Kindergarten onward. This hands-on approach encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, while preparing students for future success.
Our curriculum introduces students to the 16 Career Clusters, helping them explore career paths and discover their God-given gifts. At Kingdom Heights Formation Academy in Huntsville, Alabama, we envision a future where career exploration begins early. Our goal is to introduce elementary students to the 16 career clusters through hands-on activities, STEAM projects, and real-world connections, preparing them for future success while nurturing biblical values.
These clusters include:
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We hope to establish school gardens, partner with local farms, and offer environmental science projects to help students understand sustainability and stewardship of natural resources.
Building a foundation in agriculture and sustainability.
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Our future plans include hands-on building projects, design challenges, and digital modeling activities, encouraging creativity while exploring safe construction practices.
Exploring architecture through hands-on learning.
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We hope to offer media arts, storytelling projects, and digital design opportunities, connecting students to Huntsville’s creative community.
Inspiring creativity and communication skills.
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Our vision includes entrepreneurship projects, classroom businesses, and leadership training, introducing students to basic business principles.
Encouraging leadership and business skills.
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We hope to launch peer mentoring programs, reading buddies, and leadership workshops, cultivating teaching and mentoring skills.
Developing future educators and leaders.
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Future programs will include classroom economies, budgeting lessons, and mock banks, teaching financial literacy through real-world scenarios.
Empowering students with money management skills.
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We plan to offer mock elections, student councils, and civic engagement projects, teaching students about government roles and responsibilities.
Inspiring future community leaders.
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Our vision includes health workshops, basic first aid training, and wellness projects, promoting healthy habits and compassionate care.
Exploring careers in healthcare and wellness.
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We hope to introduce hospitality projects, event planning exercises, and community service initiatives, teaching the importance of customer service.
Building hospitality and leadership skills.
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Our future programs include community service projects, mentorship opportunities, and leadership training, promoting compassionate leadership.
Fostering empathy and service.
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We hope to offer coding classes, robotics projects, and digital storytelling, introducing students to the world of technology.
Empowering students with IT skills.
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Future plans include safety drills, conflict resolution programs, and visits from first responders, teaching responsibility and leadership.
Promoting safety and leadership.
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We envision engineering challenges, simple machines projects, and hands-on manufacturing activities, connecting students to Huntsville’s advanced manufacturing sector.
Introducing future innovators to manufacturing.
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Our future programs include school store projects, advertising campaigns, and branding exercises, promoting entrepreneurial thinking.
Encouraging creativity and business skills.
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We plan to expand our STEAM curriculum with coding, engineering challenges, and hands-on experiments, preparing students for STEM careers.
Fueling curiosity through STEM learning.
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We hope to develop mapping projects, supply chain simulations, and transportation-focused activities, connecting learning to Huntsville’s logistics hubs.
Exploring the world of logistics.
At Kingdom Heights, we’re building programs to prepare students for life. Start your child’s journey now.
Fine Arts: Inspiring Creativity
Our state-of-the-art performing arts theatre provides students with opportunities to explore the Fine Arts, enriching their education through creativity and self-expression. Every student has the opportunity to participate in:
Music: Building rhythm, melody, and music appreciation
Theater: Encouraging confidence and storytelling
Visual Arts: Inspiring creativity through drawing, painting, and design
Dance: Promoting coordination and expression
Media Arts: Exploring digital creativity and production
Unlock your child’s creative potential.
Latin: Building Strong Thinkers
Starting in 2nd grade, students begin studying Latin, the root of Romance languages and much of the English language. Research shows that students who study Latin score significantly higher on standardized tests, particularly in vocabulary, reading comprehension, and math.
Latin instruction strengthens:
Vocabulary development
Critical thinking skills
Problem-solving abilities
Cultural and historical understanding
See how Latin enhances academic achievement.
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Character & Leadership Development
At Kingdom Heights, we don’t just educate—we equip future leaders. Our students are encouraged to grow spiritually, academically, and socially. We foster biblical character traits like integrity, humility, resilience, and compassion.
Royal Hour: Each day, students enjoy Royal Hour, a time for tutoring, enrichment, or extracurricular clubs. This encourages them to take ownership of their education, explore their passions, and develop independence.
Empower your child to lead with confidence.
Standards-Based Grading & Limited Homework
Our standards-based grading approach ensures that students master each concept before advancing. If a child needs more time to grasp a skill, they receive targeted support without feeling rushed. Likewise, advanced learners can progress without unnecessary repetition.
We also value family time. That’s why homework is limited, allowing evenings to be spent connecting, resting, and growing together.
Learn how we prioritize both academic success and family balance.
ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT FOR GRADES 2-5
Applicants in grades 2-5 must complete the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam). This non-pressure assessment helps us understand your child’s current learning level and how we can best support them.
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AT AN ASSESSMENT SITE
- In Person
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- Group Assessment
After applying online to Kingdom Heights, you are eligible to complete an online assessment.
Register through the I.S.E.E. Website, listing Kingdom Heights Preparatory School as a score recipient (School Code: 572185). Assessment fees are paid to the ERB at registration.
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Healthy Meals & Safe Playgrounds
Nutritious Meals: Until our kitchen is operational, a trusted caterer will provide healthy, delicious meals.
State-of-the-Art Playgrounds: As part of our Phase 1 renovation, we’re investing in safe, engaging playgrounds, ready for the 2025 school year.
Nurture your child’s health and happiness.
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Weekly Chapel & Spiritual Formation
Students participate in age-appropriate chapel services, providing opportunities for worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. Our focus is on spiritual growth, encouraging students to develop a personal relationship with Christ.
Explore how faith shapes education at Kingdom Heights.
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Before & After Care: Supporting Families
We understand the needs of busy families. That’s why before and after care will be available, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment beyond regular school hours.
Need flexible care options?
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Learning Exceptionalities
We strive to support students with exceptional learning needs. While we aim for an inclusive environment, Kingdom Heights may not have the specialized resources required for some unique educational challenges. We do accept IEPS during our application process and are eager to work alongside families.
Discuss your child’s learning needs.
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Campus Safety & Security
Safety is our top priority. Our campus, located in the historic Butler High School, was originally built as a Cold War fallout shelter, making it exceptionally secure by design.
Our Safety Measures Include:
- Full-time armed security team, including a School Security Officer.
- Secure campus access, surveillance cameras, and magnetic-locked doors.
- Emergency protocols for all staff and students.
- Bag-free entry for visitors.
- Protected learning spaces for every Academy.
- Reach out with any comments or concerns
Tuition & Discounts
We offer several tuition discounts to make a Kingdom Heights education more accessible:
Multi-Student Discount: $250 off for the second child, $500 for the third, and $1,000 for the fourth or more
Full Payment Discount: 5% off total tuition for families paying in full
Active Military Discount: 10% off for active-duty military families
KH is a part of the Alabama Choose Act, which gives qualifying families access to up to $7k in tuition reimbursement for a private education.
Invest in your child’s future with flexible tuition options.