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MARS Microschool — Enrollment
Enrollment Opening
Important Planning Window

Enrollment Is
Opening May 1st,
2026

This is your window to be part of curriculum planning, class selection, and dual enrollment decisions — before seats and materials are finalized. We intentionally coordinate schedules so MARS students can share classes together when possible.

May 1 2026
Enrollment
Opens
During early enrollment, we
Class Selection
Students and families finalize course schedules for the upcoming year.
Dual Enrollment
Eligible students begin the Calhoun dual enrollment process for college credit.
Curriculum Planning
Materials, programs, and outsourced seats are ordered based on enrolled students.
Why enrolling early matters
Once purchasing begins, curriculum seats and materials are ordered based on enrolled students. Students added after this phase may incur additional costs. Early enrollment locks in your place — and your pricing.
Enrolling early ensures
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Included in decisionsYour student shapes the year from day one.
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Dual enrollment accessPlanning starts here for eligible students.
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No surprise feesAvoid late-add costs tied to curriculum seats.
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Conferences — MARS Microschool
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Where MARS Shows Up

FREE VIRTUAL · MAY 6–21
The 6th Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit
mlccoaching.com/summit-registration
Jennifer Wolverton — How to Use Technology in Homeschooling

Jennifer Wolverton presents How to Use Technology in Homeschooling at this landmark free virtual event celebrating neurodivergent learners and the educators who champion innovative approaches.

Register Free →
CONFERENCE · ATLANTA
Hybrid Schools Conference Highlights
Atlanta, Georgia
MARS students at the Hybrid Schools Conference in Atlanta

Still riding the high from Atlanta — MARS students didn't just attend, they owned the room. Four teens showcased the technology they're actively building at MARS.

  • Logan Wolverton — Game Agents Hackathon he led
  • Isaac — ChatDog, AI chatbot built on a Petoi quadruped
  • Ben — RFID attendance app built in Python
  • Aleksandra — AI-generated MARS theme song she wrote and produced

We also shared MARS operations and practical AI tools for educators. Huge thanks to Eric Wearne for growing this inspiring community.

// next deployment California · June — Learn Beyond the Book Conference
MARS Microschool — Course Updates
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Course Updates  ·  Issue #9  ·  Week of April 12, 2026
AI ART UNIT NOW LIVESTEMQUEST WEEKLY TASKS UPDATEDMINECRAFT EDUCATION ACCESS INCLUDEDNEW COMMUNITY GALLERY OPENAI WRITING UNIT ENROLLINGSUBSCRIBE FOR $10/MONTHAI ART UNIT NOW LIVESTEMQUEST WEEKLY TASKS UPDATEDMINECRAFT EDUCATION ACCESS INCLUDEDNEW COMMUNITY GALLERY OPENAI WRITING UNIT ENROLLINGSUBSCRIBE FOR $10/MONTH
Creative Learning — Units 1 & 2
A Creative Journey from
Imagination to Expression

Units 1 and 2 explore how technology can expand creativity without replacing human imagination. Exploring AI Art and AI Writing & Storytelling — click either unit below to enroll.

Unit 1: Exploring AI Art — steampunk robot creating artwork
// Unit 1
Exploring AI Art

Students become visual world-builders, using AI as a creative tool to design characters, landscapes, and creatures — learning how technology can amplify imagination. Grades 6–12.

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Start Unit 1 ↗
Unit 2: AI Writing and Storytelling — fantasy book world
// Unit 2
AI Writing & Storytelling

Learners step into the role of story architects — developing characters, dialogue, and plot while using AI as a thoughtful creative partner. Build a full writing portfolio.

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Start Unit 2 ↗

Together these units guide students through a full creative cycle — designing, writing, and refining ideas — while strengthening storytelling skills, multimodal thinking, and confidence.

StemQuest — Minecraft-style glowing blocks
Add-On Subscription
StemQuest
Your weekly mission hub for curious minds
$10
per month
Weekly Tasks
Fresh challenges and missions dropped every week to keep learning active and exciting
Worksheets & Resources
Printable and digital worksheets aligned to each unit — ready to use, no prep needed
Minecraft Education
Full access to Minecraft Education Edition — build, explore, and learn in immersive worlds
Your Own Community
Share your work, connect with other learners, and get inspired in a safe, moderated space
Subscribe Now — $10/mo ↗ View Full Curriculum ↗
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MARS Dispatch — Stay Connected
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MARS Dispatch — Stay in the Know
Stay in the Know
Articles Worth a Read
Voices from inside the MARS community — stories, reflections, and ideas
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Jennifer Wolverton
Apr 27, 2026
We're Not Waiting for Permission to Reinvent School. We're Looking for a Partner.
A bold declaration from the founders of MARS — and an open invitation
MARS isn't asking for permission to build something different. It's already built. Now it's looking for the right partners to help take it further — investors, collaborators, and believers who see what education can become.
Read on Substack →
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Tanya Waller
Apr 24, 2026
The Last Pages of a Really Good Book
On endings, transitions, and what it means to close a chapter well
There's a particular feeling that comes with the final pages of a book you didn't want to end. Tanya writes about that feeling — and what it has to do with the students, the season, and the way MARS holds space for both endings and beginnings.
Read on Substack →
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Tanya Waller
Apr 18, 2026
What MARS Feels Like from the Inside
A student's perspective on community, confidence, and finding your place in tech
One of our students was asked to describe MARS — not as a program, but as a place. What she wrote is honest, thoughtful, and deeply reflective of what we hope every learner feels when they walk through our doors.
Read on Substack →
Rocket Drones — National Student Drone Competition
MARS Microschool — We Are Competing!
MARS Microschool is headed to the National Student Drone Competition

Our students used Rocket Drones to learn physics — and now they're taking it to the national stage at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL. We hope to see you there cheering us on!

● We Are Competing!
Apr 30 – May 1, 2026
Space Camp, AL
// Rocket Drones — National Competition
Register Your School &
Take Flight Nationally

The Rocket Drones National Student Drone Competition is held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. No equipment or experience needed — anyone can participate. All schools are welcome.

// Venue
Space Camp, Huntsville AL
// Dates
Apr 30 – May 1, 2026
// Events
5 Competition Categories
MARS MICROSCHOOL IS COMPETINGAPR 30 – MAY 1, 2026SPACE CAMP HUNTSVILLE ALDRONE RACING · LANDING · DELIVERY · BASKETBALL · FPVALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOMENO EXPERIENCE REQUIREDMARS MICROSCHOOL IS COMPETINGAPR 30 – MAY 1, 2026SPACE CAMP HUNTSVILLE ALDRONE RACING · LANDING · DELIVERY · BASKETBALL · FPVALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOMENO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
// Competition Events
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Drone Racing (Line of Sight)Racing
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Dynamic Landing ChallengePrecision
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Drone Delivery ChallengeCargo
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Drone Basketball ChallengeAgility
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Drone Racing (First-Person View)FPV · Esports
Register Your School ↗ Explore Rocket Drones ↗
MARS Weekly Dispatch — Endorsed Curriculum
Endorsed Curriculum  ·  MARS Microschool Recommends
Educator Approved
Math That Actually Works
// Format
Self-Paced Online
// Support
Live Teachers Included
// Access
Free Trial Available

At MARS Microschool, we vet every tool we recommend. Unlock Math earned our endorsement because it delivers something rare: a structured, rigorous math curriculum that works on a student's schedule — without sacrificing the human support that makes all the difference.

Unlock Math — Flexibility of Self-Paced. Support of Live Teachers. Free Trial.
// Endorsed Partner · Unlock Math Start Free Trial
Flexibility of Self-Paced Learning
Students move at their own speed — no waiting, no rushing. Perfect for microschool environments where schedules are non-traditional and learner ownership matters.
Support of Live Teachers
Real math teachers are available to answer questions and explain concepts — giving students the accountability and connection that online learning often lacks.
Comprehensive K–12 Coverage
From foundational arithmetic through pre-calculus, Unlock Math covers the full spectrum — so families can use it across multiple students and grade levels.
// Why MARS Endorses This
We believe math fluency is the foundation of every STEM discipline our Trailblazers will pursue. Unlock Math combines the independence our students are trained for with the expert guidance they deserve. It's one of the few platforms that actually honors both.
K–12
Full Curriculum
Coverage
FREE
Trial Access
No Credit Card
LIVE
Teacher Support
Included
Start Free Trial ↗ Explore Courses ↗ Learn More ↗
MARS Weekly Dispatch — Endorsed Curriculum: ChemExplained
Endorsed Curriculum  ·  MARS Microschool Recommends
Educator Approved
Chemistry Taught, Explained & Understood
// Format
Video-Based Instruction
// Level
College-Prep High School
// Credit
240+ Colleges Accept

ChemExplained is a college-prep high school chemistry program designed to make complex concepts clear and approachable. Students learn directly from an experienced chemistry teacher through video-based instruction, guided notes, and flexible lab options — working independently at an appropriate level of rigor.

ChemExplained — A hidden gem in homeschool curriculum. Where chemistry is taught, explained AND understood.
// Endorsed Partner · ChemExplained Learn More
Video-Based Instruction with Guided Notes
Students learn directly from an experienced chemistry teacher on video — not a textbook alone. Guided notes reinforce each lesson and keep learners on track without hand-holding.
Flexible Lab Options
Labs are designed for real-world flexibility — no elaborate school setup required. A strong fit for home educators who want genuine science rigor without institutional constraints.
Transferable College Credit
The full ChemExplained course earns transferable credit at over 240 Christian colleges and universities — letting students start their degrees affordably before graduation.
// Why MARS Endorses This
ChemExplained delivers the kind of concept-driven, rigorous instruction our Trailblazers are built for. It pairs the independence our students are trained to embrace with the depth that science education demands — and it opens real college credit pathways that give learners a head start.
240+
Colleges Accept
Transferable Credit
DUAL
Credit Opportunity
While in High School
VIDEO
Expert Teacher
Led Instruction
Start ChemExplained ↗ View Sample Lessons ↗ Learn More ↗
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