Admissions
Now accepting interest for 2026-2027 enrollment
Play Full Ground is a small, creativity-centered microschool where high school learners grow through socially engaged art, academic exploration, and hands-on making. Our program blends studio practice, conceptual thinking, and community connection, helping students develop critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills.
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Students begin by exploring ideas, deepen through project-based inquiry, and build leadership through collaboration and public-facing work. We welcome students who are curious, imaginative, and ready to learn in a flexible, inspiring environment—where learning is active, creative, and collaborative.
Ready to begin? This reflection helps us understand your student’s creative world.
Creative Education
Full time program overview
Play Full Ground’s full-time program follows a structured yet flexible weekly rhythm, combining independent study, creative practice, and community engagement. Students move through exploration, deepening, and leadership while developing skills in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and self-directed learning.
Full-Time Benefits
Full-time enrollment offers a consistent weekly rhythm that supports deeper learning, stronger creative growth, and meaningful progress over time. Students have time to develop long-term projects, build creative independence, and grow leadership skills through collaboration and community-facing work. Full-time learners also benefit from ongoing mentorship, peer accountability, and a steady studio environment that supports sustained focus and growth.
Independent
Learning Studio
Morning (9AM- 12PM)
Independent learning and academic inquiry
Creative Courses
Afternoon (1PM- 3PM)
Creative courses across 2D, 3D, lens-based, and AI practices
Friday Weekly learning share
Morning + Lunch Social (9AM- 1PM)
Learning share, reflection, and feedback
Afterschool
Co-Creation Studio
Weekly Meeting + Studio (3- 5PM)
Collaborative public art projects
Who Thrives at Play Full Ground
Curious minds. Creative hearts. Connected world.
Students don’t need to embody all of these qualities on day one
— curiosity and openness to growth matter most.
Curious
Excited to explore, ask bold questions, and discover new possibilities
Creative
Loves experimenting, imagining, and turning ideas into meaningful work
Independent
Takes charge of learning and pursues projects with confidence
Collaborative
Thrives sharing ideas, learning from peers, and creating together
Socially Aware
Connects creative work to community and the wider world
Our Learning Environment
Play Full Ground is a place where curiosity, creativity, and community meet.
Think>Do>Share Framework
Students generate ideas, research and reflect, create with intention, and share work through critique and dialogue—turning process into learning.
Community
as Studio
Creativity grows through collaboration, socially engaged projects, and shared critique. Learning happens with and through others.
Integrated Academic Exploration
Creative projects connect naturally to English, history, science, and beyond—making academic learning relevant, meaningful, and personal.
Small, Intentional Studio
Mentorship, flexible pacing, and individualized guidance support each student’s creative thinking, personal growth, and confidence.
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We keep admissions personal, clear, and supportive.
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Submit Reflection Form
Share a bit about your student, their interests, and what you’re hoping for in a learning environment.
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Visit the Studio / Tour
Families are invited to visit the studio, meet the founder, and experience the space and daily rhythm.
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Student Conversation
and Trial Session
A short conversation and trial session help everyone explore whether the program is a good fit.
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Application Review
and Enrollment Offer
We review your application, confirm alignment, and share enrollment details, tuition information, and next steps.
