One-to-One Learning Model
K-12 Private School
South Florida
Reimagining Education
for a New Generation of Students
Vision
A rigorous, innovative, personalized education that honors each student’s individuality, where excellence, adaptability, and family engagement come together.
Mission
Our mission is to optimize student performance and development through a personalized learning model grounded in each student’s strengths, needs, and family life.
OUR TEAM
Leadership
Our leadership team is dedicated to empowering students, supporting educators, and strengthening our community every day.
LOCAL LEADERS
Campus Leadership
Meet the educators and administrators who guide our students and families every day.
Family Partnerships
Dragons Academy was built on the belief that a strong partnership between families and educators creates stronger students. With one-to-one instruction, personalized learning plans, and clear communication, families play an essential role in shaping each student’s learning journey. Our model ensures parents are informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
A Collaborative Approach to Learning
In traditional schools, parents often feel disconnected from what their children are learning. At Dragons Academy, the opposite is true. Our structure creates a direct, collaborative relationship between families and educators.
Families stay closely involved through:
- Clear communication with certified teachers
- Regular updates on academic progress
- Participation in goal setting and student development
- Opportunities to support learning beyond the school day
This collaboration ensures that learning remains aligned, purposeful, and responsive to each student’s needs.
Communication That Builds Clarity
Because instruction is individualized, teachers maintain a consistent dialogue with families. This gives parents insight into strengths, challenges, progress, and next steps — without waiting for quarterly report cards to understand how their child is doing.
Communication includes:
- Ongoing teacher feedback
- Academic updates aligned with the student’s PLP
- Insights into growth in leadership, communication, and STEM skills
- Transparent expectations and academic pacing
Families appreciate knowing exactly where their child stands and how they can support development at home.
Flexibility That Supports Family Life
Modern families need more control over their schedules. Dragons Academy provides flexibility without compromising academic rigor.
Our model allows families to:
- Plan learning around athletics, arts, travel, or personal priorities
- Adjust academic pacing to match life events
- Maintain continuity during travel or seasonal training
- Support student well-being through a balanced school structure
By removing unnecessary constraints, families regain time, freedom, and peace of mind.
Families Play an Active Role in Goal Setting
Every student has a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) that includes academic and personal goals. Families help shape this plan from the beginning so learning reflects the student’s strengths, interests, and development areas.
Parents contribute to:
- Identifying goals
- Reviewing progress
- Adjusting expectations
- Celebrating achievement
This involvement strengthens accountability and reinforces the shared purpose behind every student’s success.
Quarterly Progress Meetings and Student-Led Conferences
Dragons Academy invites families into the learning process through structured check-ins throughout the year.
These include:
- Quarterly progress reviews
- Student-led conferences
- Reflections on academic, personal, and leadership growth
- Adjustments to the PLP based on progress
This consistent engagement builds confidence in students and ensures families always know how to support their child’s development.
Supporting Families Through Every Step
More than an academic program, Dragons Academy is a partnership rooted in:
Transparency
Communication
Purposeful Guidance
Respect for family priorities
A shared commitment to student success
that define the Dragons Academy experience.
A Partnership Designed for Student Growth
When schools, students, and families work collaboratively, students grow faster and with greater confidence. Dragons Academy’s one-to-one model makes this partnership practical and easy to sustain — strengthening the relationship between home and school.
Together, we build students who are capable, confident, and ready for what comes next.
One-To-One Instruction at Dragons Academy
At Dragons Academy, we understand that no two students learn the same way. This is why one-to-one instruction is a vital part of our personalized K–12 learning model. This powerful approach gives each child the focused attention they need to succeed, both academically and personally.
from Our Founder
A Note from Our Founder
Welcome to Dragons Academy!
Selecting a school is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we do not take that responsibility lightly.
Dragons Academy was created with a clear purpose: to improve learning and performance by rethinking how school works. We are a 1-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio academy, led by highly trained professors who work directly with each student. This structure allows for focused instruction, accountability, and meaningful progress that is difficult to achieve in traditional classroom settings.
Our program is built on the highest accredited curriculum in the United States, with an emphasis on creating high-performing students in math, science, reading, writing, social studies, and the arts. By concentrating on core academic disciplines, we are able to deliver a rigorous and effective educational experience without unnecessary distractions.
Louis Hernandez Jr.
Founder, Dragons Academy
A Clear Purpose
We believe that increased flexibility combined with more effective learning produces better students, happier families, and stronger outcomes at a reasonable cost because the traditional education model no longer reflects how families live, work, or learn.
Many families have grown disenchanted with public education as academic focus has drifted away from core subjects and student to teacher ratios have increased, making individual instruction difficult.
Rethinking the Traditional Model
At the same time, families seeking flexibility are often pushed toward homeschooling, which places significant responsibility on parents to manage curriculum, accreditation, instruction, and evaluation. School schedules have also become one of the primary reasons families remain tied to a single location for much of the year, even as work and family life have become more flexible.
Dragons Academy exists to address these challenges directly by delivering focused, high quality instruction through a 1-to-1 student to teacher model, the highest accredited curriculum, and a structure that prioritizes mastery over seat time. This approach allows families to reclaim balance without sacrificing academic performance or purpose.
At Dragons Academy, there are no fixed schedules. Learning is structured around mastery rather than time spent in a classroom. This focused approach creates meaningful flexibility for students and families, allowing education to adapt to individual needs, interests, and goals.
For students with intense interests such as sports or the arts, this model allows flexibility in how and when they learn without compromising academic performance. For families, it creates space for balance, intentional living, and a more thoughtful approach to education.
We are honored to partner with you on this journey and look forward to supporting your family with clarity, purpose, and high expectations.
Our Partnership with For A Bright Future Foundation
At Dragons Academy, we share For a Bright Future’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity in education for all students. For A Bright Future Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented and underserved youth through education, healthcare, leadership, and the arts.
Together, we help remove financial barriers for talented students, ensuring that every young person has a clear pathway to thrive in school, in sports, and in life.
What the Partnership Provides
University Scholarships: Academy students may qualify for the Foundation’s annual University Scholarship Program.
Youth Development & Leadership: High-potential athletes with financial need can earn scholarships into the Dragons Elite Youth Sports and Leadership Program, aligning academic growth with athletic training.
FABF offers comprehensive educational programs that include scholarships, innovative project-based learning curricula, leadership development training, healthcare, Media, and Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovation Lab programs. These lab programs provide the most advanced technology, hands-on experience, and prepare students with technical, digital literacy, and leadership skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced and dynamic workforce.
Shared Commitment to the Future
Just as Dragons Academy is designed to deliver individualized education that adapts to each student’s goals, the Foundation is dedicated to ensuring equal access to opportunities.
This collaboration reflects our joint belief that financial limitations should never stand in the way of potential. By working hand in hand with For A Bright Future Foundation, Dragons Academy extends its impact, helping families create brighter futures for their children.
