Welcome to SOAR Academy
We service EVERY type of learner; general education, students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and students facing remediation due to academic gaps.
Soaring Above Barriers
SOAR is fully Accredited by the Georgia Accreditation Commission
SOAR Academy was established in 2011 by founder Kenisha Skaggs with the goal of creating a non-traditional learning environment that caters to each student’s individual learning style. The Academy provides personalized curricula designed to fully engage students while offering comprehensive assessment tools to diagnose learning disabilities and develop customized learning plans. SOAR Academy is fully accredited by the Georgia Accreditation Commission, and all teachers hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Over the past 11 years, the Academy has supported over 500 students in the CSRA, transforming the educational experience for many children struggling with learning disabilities.
At SOAR Academy, our staff is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on every student’s journey. While not all are SPED-certified or licensed teachers, they undergo continuous training in effective strategies to engage students and support their social-emotional growth. Committed to adaptability and innovation, our team ensures every learner thrives in an ever-evolving educational landscape.
Our Mission
It is our mission to educate each child according to his or her own unique, individual, learning style. We recognize that not all students learn and process information in the same manner, and should be educated accordingly. We empower students to educate themselves through research, project-based learning, and discovery—resulting in creativity, innovation, and successful life-long learners.
Our Vision
We are committed to ensuring advanced students challenge themselves beyond traditional boundaries, remedial students reach grade level status and all students prepare for higher learning post high school. We carefully guide all students towards success in a changing world.
Making An impact in Augusta, GA
In 2022, SOAR Academy in Augusta, Georgia, achieved national recognition as a finalist for the prestigious Yass Prize, securing a $500,000 award. This honor celebrates SOAR Academy’s innovative and effective educational approach, particularly in supporting neurodiverse students. Founded by Kenisha Skaggs, the academy has transformed from a home-based initiative into a thriving institution, offering personalized, project-based learning tailored to each student’s unique needs. With the Yass Prize funding, SOAR Academy is poised to expand its impact, providing more students with the opportunity to excel in an environment that truly understands and nurtures their potential.
“We were thrilled to find these education changemakers and are grateful to be able to reward their extraordinary creativity, tenacity, and achievements” – Janine Yass
The award underscores the school’s innovative approaches and steadfast commitment to educational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a leader in non-traditional education.
Proud School Choice Awardee
What is school choice? School choice is the process of allowing every family to choose the K-12 educational options that best fit their children. Every child is unique, and all children learn differently. Some children might succeed at the neighborhood public school, while others might fit in better at a charter, magnet, online, private or home learning environment. That’s why school choice is so important! These options include all forms of education, from traditional public schools, to public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.
We are proud to have been given a 2024 All Star bronze award!
