Dessalines S.T.E.A.M. Academy is a high-touch microschool with a Montessori-inspired curriculum. Students engage in advanced academics, hands-on STEM, leadership development, and culturally grounded learning. We are a culturally affirming non-traditional learning environment for families who want more.
Students move beyond traditional grade-level expectations through rigorous academics, strong literacy, and a non-traditional learning environment designed for faster, deeper growth.
Students engage in meaningful, inquiry-based projects that require critical thinking, research, and real-world problem solving.
Learning is active and applied. Students build, design, and experiment through coding, robotics, engineering, and scientific investigation.
Leadership is intentionally cultivated through academic challenge, independent thinking, communication, and real responsibility.
Our school experience is culturally grounded. Students learn in an environment that affirms identity, builds confidence, and deepens cultural understanding.
We believe students rise when the standard is high. Dessalines is designed for serious learning, intellectual growth, and strong habits of mind.
Dessalines S.T.E.A.M. Academy is a full-day microschool program operating Monday through Friday, August through June, for both full-time and part-time students.
Hours of Operation:
Monday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Our full-time microschool program offers a rigorous, full-day academic experience designed to accelerate learning and build strong intellectual foundations. Students engage in advanced academics, hands-on STEM, strong reading and writing instruction, and leadership development in a culturally grounded environment. Courses of Study:
Our part-time microschool program offers a rigorous, half-day academic experience designed to accelerate learning and build strong intellectual foundations.
Available Days:
Tuesday & Thursday — STEAM Studio
Students engage in applied learning experiences such as:
Dessalines S.T.E.A.M. Academy is a mission-driven microschool committed to academic excellence, culture, and leadership formation.
2026–2027 Tuition:
$12,500 + Fees
Tuition supports:
Our microschool model allows us to deliver a highly intentional learning experience that traditional classrooms often cannot provide.
Families choose Dessalines because they want a school experience that is rigorous, culturally grounded, and intentionally designed to help children grow faster and think more deeply. Our model combines strong academics, advanced STEM, leadership development, and culture in a setting where students are expected to rise. This is not a traditional school environment — it is a high-performance learning space for families seeking challenge, purpose, and results.
Join us to learn more about our microschool, meet our team, and explore whether Dessalines is the right fit for your child.