Flexible K-12 Umbrella School Support for Homeschool Families
NovaPath Academy enrolls students in grades K-12 as an umbrella school for homeschooled students, giving families a flexible path for private school enrollment, academic records, evaluations, transcripts, graduation support, and optional online coursework.
A flexible academic home for homeschool students.
NovaPath Academy provides structure where it matters, while keeping families in control of the student’s educational path.
Umbrella School Enrollment
NovaPath Academy enrolls students in grades K-12 as an umbrella school for homeschooled students. Students from any state are welcome to register, and Florida homeschool students may enroll as their school of record instead of their local district.
Curriculum Flexibility
Students may choose from NovaPath Academics online courses, Florida Virtual School, Teaching Textbooks, Saxon Math, Abeka, BJU Press, Apologia, McGraw Hill, and other grade-level curriculum options aligned with national or state education standards.
Scholarship-Friendly Services
A la carte education services provided by NovaPath Academics are eligible for direct payment through the Step Up for Students provider marketplace.
College & Career Pathways
High school students can access dual enrollment opportunities through multiple university partners, transcript support, graduation planning, and guidance for college admissions and Bright Futures applications.
What NovaPath Academy can support.
Families can use NovaPath Academy for school-of-record enrollment, evaluations, testing, transcripts, diploma pathways, athletics eligibility support, and flexible coursework.
Annual Evaluations & Testing
NovaPath offers annual portfolio evaluations for Florida home education students, as well as standardized testing that can be proctored at home or at partner locations.
Transcript Services
Transcript evaluation services are available for home education students, including records from homeschool co-ops, CLEP exams, stand-alone courses, FLVS, and other homeschool programs.
NCAA & NAIA Portal
Students interested in college athletics can submit transcripts, stats, game tape, and more through their portal to potential coaches. Specific courses are required for this service.
Graduation & Diploma
Students who meet NovaPath Academy’s curriculum completion requirements are eligible for official transcripts and a high school diploma.
Bright Futures Guidance
Florida students may be eligible to earn Bright Futures Scholarship support for Florida colleges or universities, and NovaPath can help families understand the process.
NovaPath Academics Courses
NovaPath Academics offers small online classrooms, responsive teachers, flexible pacing, and no hard deadlines, allowing students to work at their own pace with support when needed.
Graduation requirements with a clear academic path.
Students who complete NovaPath Academy graduation requirements may be eligible for official transcripts and a high school diploma.
Choose the umbrella school program that fits your family.
Registration is effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Parents remain responsible for choosing courses, curriculum, programs, and activities that meet the student’s educational goals.
Basic Umbrella School Program
Grades K-12
- Private school enrollment option to meet Florida attendance requirements.
- Students from any state may register, with state laws reviewed for compliance.
- NovaPath Academy keeps official academic transcripts for the student.
- Parent remains responsible for curriculum and educational planning.
Premier Umbrella School Program
Grades K-8
- Includes all core umbrella school enrollment support.
- Unlimited Choice Navigator services throughout the school year.
- Support selecting courses, curriculum, programs, and activities.
- Includes one standardized test or annual evaluation.
- Discounts on NovaPath trips and events.
Premier Umbrella School Program
Grades 9-12
- Includes all core umbrella school enrollment support.
- Unlimited Choice Navigator services throughout the school year.
- Guidance with dual enrollment through local colleges or university partners.
- Includes transcript services, diploma, cap & gown, and graduation ceremony.
- NCAA & NAIA portal management and collegiate academic verification.
- College admissions, academic planning, and Bright Futures application support.
- Includes one standardized test or annual evaluation.
NovaPath Academic Courses
Families can add NovaPath’s work-at-your-own-pace online courses for grades K-12, including core classes and dozens of electives.
This add-on can be combined with your umbrella school program and broken into 10 monthly payments.
$167.50/month
$202.50/month
$257.50/month
- No additional registration fee for courses.
- Includes Core 4 self-paced classes: English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- Students may switch one course into a teacher-supported course for free during the semester if needed.
- High school students can add one free elective course or dual enrollment course.
Program details families often ask about.
These sections help explain the academic pieces behind the program without forcing visitors to read one massive block of text.
Curriculum Options
Students enrolled in NovaPath Academy may choose from NovaPath Academics online courses, Florida Virtual School, Teaching Textbooks, Saxon Math, Abeka, BJU Press, Apologia, McGraw Hill, and other curriculum options that demonstrate a systematic progression of grade-level instructional material aligned with national or state education standards.
Dual enrollment courses for high school students are also available through multiple university partners.
Annual Evaluations or State Approved Annual Testing
For students registered with their local school district as Home Education students, NovaPath offers annual portfolio evaluations. Dr. Krista Mallo has been a Florida certified professional educator since 2001 and holds certifications in English for grades 6-12, ESOL for grades K-12, and ESE for grades K-12.
NovaPath also offers several annual standardized tests that can be proctored in the home or at partner locations and may meet state or scholarship requirements.
Transcript Service
Transcript evaluation services are available for home education students. This may include records from homeschool co-ops, CLEP exams, stand-alone courses, FLVS, or other homeschool programs.
Students within the program receive a certified transcript when they transfer or graduate.
NCAA, NAIA, Bright Futures & College Planning
Students interested in college athletics can use NCAA and NAIA portal support to submit transcripts, stats, game tape, and additional academic verification materials. Specific courses are required for this service.
Florida students may also pursue the Bright Futures Scholarship for Florida colleges and universities, and NovaPath can help families understand the application process and academic planning involved.
NovaPath Academics Online Courses
NovaPath Academics is designed to avoid the overwhelm common in online programs. Students work in small online classrooms with responsive teachers and flexible pacing, with no hard deadlines.
Students can get work done at their own pace and receive help from a teacher when needed.
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A flexible school structure with the guidance families need.
NovaPath Academy helps homeschool families stay organized, supported, and prepared while keeping education personalized to each student’s path.
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