FAQs

Venture Academy is an independent, non-denominational Christian school that welcomes students and families from many churches in the Chippewa Valley. 

Venture Academy seeks to attract top-tier teachers and provide an exceptional education experience and strong student culture, which takes revenue. At the same time, we aim to make Venture accessible to all students and families who desire a Christian education.  Currently, we are modeling a tuition price point that considers the socio-economics of the Chippewa Valley while providing sustainable funding for a dynamic Christian education.  We offer financial aid based on demonstrated economic need as the criterion.  Venture Academy is also a participant in Scrip Fundraising. 

*Please see the Tuition & Fee sheet for the current school year’s fee schedule. 

Venture Academy has a formal Bible class and devotions by grade level as well as weekly age-appropriate Chapel services on Tuesdays (K-3, 4-7).  Local children’s and youth pastors are invited to speak at the Chapel services. Teachers, administrators, club advisors, and coaches are required to integrate the Word of God and model their faith into their daily responsibilities.  At Venture Academy, we work to instill within students a worldview that regards play, relationships, conduct, athletics, and learning as forms of worship.  Family members of students are welcome to attend chapel. 

Yes, absolutely! In time, Venture Academy will offer diverse sports, clubs, and extracurricular options for students of all ages.  We currently offer Chess Club, Yearbook Club, Student Council, Run Walk Skip Club, and more.  

Venture Academy is pursuing accreditation.  Parents and other stakeholders can have peace of mind that Venture desires this degree of accountability by pursuing an external and exhaustive review of every facet of the school. 

Venture Academy families provide their own transportation. Some travel from areas as far as Bloomer, Cadott, Menomonie, and Osseo, creating opportunities for both local and long-distance carpools. Venture can assist in coordinating carpools and offers early morning supervision and after-school programming. 

While each class size may vary, our goal remains to offer a student-to-teacher ratio that allows each student to succeed at every level of development.  K-2 classes are capped at 20 students, and grades 3-7 are capped at 22.  

We believe the teacher is the “Living Curriculum” who must model, teach, and promote a contagious faith. Teachers implement the school’s mission daily in their classrooms, which is the ultimate metric against which everything at Venture is measured.  All teachers are experienced, certified professionals committed to providing high-caliber academics while loving their students.  We are committed to attracting and retaining top educational talent in people who love Jesus Christ.  

On the current campus, Venture does not have access to a kitchen, so at this time, families provide lunches daily.  Students can access a microwave oven if they need to heat something.  Venture’s Parent Association offers an optional hot lunch twice a month that families can sign their student(s) up to receive. 

• All students are dropped off at the main entrance (door 9) 

• K-3 graders are picked up at door 5 (canopy outside gymnasium) 

• 4-7 graders are picked up at the main entrance (door 9) 

* K-3 students with siblings in 4-7 grade will be picked up at door 9 

The school day is 8:00 am -3:15 pm (students can be dropped off as early as 7:30 am for free early morning supervision and report to their classroom at 7:50 am to be ready to start the day at 8:00 am).   

Yes, students who remain on campus after 3:30 pm are to be under the direct supervision of a parent or other adult.  Venture does offer AdVenture Club after school care, which is open until 5:30 pm.  There are drop-in and full-time rates.   

*Contact the Admissions Department for a copy of the current policy.