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The GRIND Academy is a hybrid academic and athletic academy for elite student-athletes in grades 6 to 12.
Our academics pair rigorous core courses with Honors and AP options, targeted tutoring, and four-year college counseling, all scheduled to work with daily training and recovery.
Small classes, student-driven instruction, and project-based learning build strong writers, problem solvers, and leaders.
Advisors align coursework with NCAA eligibility, test prep, and recruiting timelines, and our integrated schedule ensures travel and competition do not derail momentum. From English, math, science, history and social studies to electives in AI, business, media, technology, health, marketing, leadership and human performance, students explore interests that translate to the next level.
Families choose GRIND for a proven blend of academics and athletics, a supportive culture, and outcomes measured by GPA growth, scholarships, and successful college placement.
ACADEMY AT-A-GLANCE
Core
English, math, science, HISTORY, SOCIAL STUDIES
Schedule
Mon-thu: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FRI: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Options
6th - 12th grade
Grades
Electives in AI, BUSINESS, media, technology, health, MARKETING, and leadership.
School should power performance, not compete with it. We design the day so students keep momentum in class and on the field.
Morning focus blocks for core courses and labs
Midday study hall, tutoring, or recovery windows
Afternoon sport-specific training and film review
Guided homework plan and check-in to finish strong
HOW GRIND ACADEMICS
WORK WITH TRAINING
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Sample Daily Rhythm
8:00–8:30:
8:30-9:30:
9:30-10:30:
10:30–12:00:
12:00–12:30:
12:30-1:30:
1:00-3:00:
3:00-4:00:
Academic Check-In
Academic Block
Speed Development Training
Sport-Specific Training
Lunch (prepared by GRIND’s personal chef)
Strength & Recovery Training
Academic Block
Dismissal
*Sample schedule. Contact us for current daily schedule.
FAQs
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Class blocks, study hall, and training windows are planned together. Teachers post materials in advance, and a make-up testing window keeps students on track after events.
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Daily access to tutoring, scheduled 1:1 sessions, teacher office hours, and a guided study plan with weekly check-ins.
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From day one. We map courses, testing, and NCAA requirements, then coach students through outreach, essays, and scholarships.
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Yes. We work with families to create a clear plan and support it across classes.
College counseling and NCAA guidance
College planning begins on day one. Families get a four-year map that ties academics, testing, recruiting, and financial planning together.
Grades 6–8
Study skills foundation, reading and math growth, early professional development.
Grades 9–10
Course planning for rigor and balance, NCAA core alignment, practice testing, first outreach to coaches.
Grade 11
Testing timeline, college list strategy, campus visits, pre-reads, recruiting communication, essay development.
Grade 12
Applications, scholarship packaging, commitment decisions, transition plan for college success.
Includes NCAA eligibility counseling, transcript audits, and best practices for outreach and visits.
Learning support that sticks
Every student gets tools to succeed in class and on the field.
Walk-in tutoring and bookable 1:1 sessions
Study skills, time management, and executive function coaching
Teacher office hours built into the day
Make-up testing window for travel or competition
Progress tracking with parent updates
ESL support available for international students
Formal accommodations honored with a clear plan