Hazelwood Prep

Who we are: 

Hazelwood Prep is an alternative educational non-profit organization. At Hazelwood Prep, we focus on channeling what children are passionate about into a love of learning and we support individualized education by rejecting a one size fits all educational model.

What we do: 

At Hazelwood Prep, we are committed to offering affordable, high-quality education that allows students to thrive at their own pace. We believe every student has unique gifts, and our primary goal is to identify each child’s strengths and nurture those talents. By focusing on what students excel in, we empower them to accelerate in areas where they naturally excel while ensuring competence in all subjects.

With years of experience in preparing homeschool portfolios for college applications, we provide expert homeschool support. Our deep understanding of necessary curriculum ensures that students meet the required standards, and we’re dedicated to closing any gaps that could hinder their future academic success.

In addition to our core academic offerings, we offer a range of engaging club-based activities. Our students are involved in the Interact Club of Hazelwood Gwinnett, a service organization sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville, as well as a student-organized tabletop role-playing game club.

Our program also includes education through theatre, where students explore classic works by Shakespeare, Sophocles, Molière, and Oscar Wilde, alongside scripts inspired by literature by authors like Charles Dickens and Lewis Carroll. This immersive approach to classic texts sharpens critical thinking and enhances language skills while introducing students to historical periods and cultures they may not have otherwise encountered.

To further inspire creativity and artistic expression, we offer music and art classes that complement our academic curriculum. Through these diverse educational experiences, Hazelwood Prep helps students grow intellectually, socially, and creatively, preparing them for success in all areas of life.

How can you help?

At Hazelwood Prep, we believe that financial constraints should never stand in the way of a child's education. As a not-for-profit program, we are committed to raising funds to provide tuition assistance for qualifying families, hire parapro support staff to assist students with learning differences, and sustain our enriching theatre program.

On Tuesday, December 3rd, from 5:00 to 5:59 pm, we’re calling on as many people as possible to donate at least $5.00 to Hazelwood Prep through this page. Your support makes a real difference, and we need your help to spread the word. Please consider contributing what you can, and share our story with your friends and family.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

Mission: 

Foster an inclusive educational community that inspires excellence. 

Vision: 

• Develop students to be self-directed learners who are ready for higher education and career opportunities through living history, hands-on science, and cross-discipline integration. 
• Serving homeschool families and anyone who needs additional educational support. 
• Creating confident, educated young adults.

"I started out my journey with Hazelwood Prep with the idea that we could create an atmosphere that included everyone who wanted to homeschool no matter their race, religion or background. Our main goal was to teach history in a relaxed 4-year format. Our program has grown over the years we have been active to include other activities and clubs, but we have never strayed from the values stated in our mission and vision. 

As we continue to grow, we endeavor to set up a strong foundation that will outlast ourselves and serve the alternative education community for the unforeseeable future. Our plans are ambitious, but so are our hearts. And they get bigger every day thanks to the students who inspire and lift us up every week, reminding me why this crazy idea might actually be a great one. " -Andrea Hermitt, Co-founder Hazelwood Prep