Quest Forward Academy is a four-year, fully-accredited, independent school located at 1500 Farmers Lane in Santa Rosa, CA. Open since 2017, Quest Forward Academy is now accepting applications for all grades. Committed to small class sizes, with guidance by expert instructors, Quest Forward Academy provides an education that is flexible, personal, and engaging. It is designed to foster the mindset, habits, and academic skills necessary for success in college, career, and life.
Karen Kenkel, PhD.
Director, Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa
The academic year consists of four eight-week terms, a two-week Fall intersession, a three-week Winter intersession, and a two-week Spring intersession. A five-week summer term is also offered.
Term 1 Begins
September 4th, 2018
Westminster Woods
September 26th – 28th, 2018
Back to School Night
[TBD] October 2018
Term 1 Ends
October 27th, 2018
Term 2 Begins
October 30th, 2018
Veterans Day
November 12th, 2018
Thanksgiving Break
November 21st – 23rd, 2018
Term 2 Ends
December 21st, 2018
Winter Break
December 24th – January 9th, 2019
Winter Intersession
January 10th – 25th, 2019
Martin Luther King Day Holiday
January 21st, 2019
Term 3 Begins
January 28th, 2019
President's Day Holiday
February 18th, 2019
Term 3 Ends
March 22nd, 2019
Spring Break
March 25th – 29th, 2019
Spring Intersession
April 1st – 12th, 2019
Term 4 Begins
April 15th, 2019
Memorial Day Holiday
May 27th, 2019
Term 4 Ends
June 7th, 2019
Graduation (Late afternoon)
June 7th, 2019
Summer Break 1
June 10th – 21st, 2019
Summer Term
June 24th – July 26th, 2019
Independance Day Holiday
July 4th, 2019
Summer Break 2
July 29th – August 9th, 2019
School Begins (Term 1)
August 12th, 2019
This schedule provides Quest Forward Academy with a great deal of flexibility to offer innovative programming to our students. The two and three week intersessions provide opportunities for intensive work in electives or travel or independent projects, and provide students with a change of pace from the core academic content. The summer session will continue to provide students with an opportunity to catch up in courses and will also provide new opportunities for service learning and internships, as well as a chance to do project work and electives.
Doors open at 8:00AM. Class begins at 9:00AM. Between 8:00AM and 9:00AM students can get to work on projects or grab breakfast and get ready for the day. Doors close at 4:30PM. Sixty minutes of the day are devoted to electives and project work and allow students to receive additional support. During regular terms school lets out after morning classes every other Friday to provide time for professional development of staff.
Tuition for 2018-19 is $14,950. The tuition for 2019-20 will be set in December 2018.
The Ricketts Family Scholarships are substantial/full scholarships offered to students with significant financial need and the drive and determination to pursue academic and career success.
Applications for the 2019-20 school year are now available. Apply Now
Questions about admissions, or to arrange a visit, please contact apply@questforward.academy or call (707) 733-6452.