What Is A Microschool?
Change is happening in education! Parents and families are looking for non-traditional approaches to learning, teachers are leaning into new methods and strategies, and students are thriving as they engage with material at their own pace.
A microschool or ‘microschool classes’ are a small ‘pod’ of students grouped based on age, grade, and/or level. We launched our San Diego Microschool back in 2020 with a full-time 5/6th Grade Program, and shifted to a Kinder-1st Program in 2021, and added one grade level each year! We are now in our SIXTH year of operation and offer K-5 Microschool Classes in Bay Park, San Diego.
[Click here to see Kinder-1st options + Click here to see 2nd-5th grade options]
What Is Donnelly’s Daily Apple?
Donnelly’s Daily Apple is an educational services business that provides individualized, intuitive, and hands-on learning in both one-on-one and small-group settings.
Our company operates a part-time microschool program, small-group classes, and provides tutoring and academic support students in public and private education, as well as homeschool families. [We are also a vendor of the Pacific Coast Academy (PCA).]
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Our K-5 Microschool (2025-2026):
Monday “Slice” 🍎🍰 (grades 1-2)
Mondays 12-4PM:
This is our multisensory and in-depth core content session for grades 1-2 (approx.), focused primarily on foundations of ELA & Math.
— [$225/mo]
Tuesday “Slice” 🍎🍰 (grades 3-5)
Tuesdays 9AM-1PM OR 12-4PM:
These are our core-focused sessions for upper grades (approx. grades 3-5), focused primarily on ELA in the morning and Math in the afternoon.
— [$225/mo]
Wednesday “Slice”
🍎🍰 (grades K-5)
Wednesdays 12-4PM: Our engaging, all-ages option focused on STEAM & Art/Creativity lessons, activities, and projects.
— [$225/mo]
THursday “Slice” 🍎🍰 (grades 2-5)
Thursdays 9AM-1PM OR 12-4PM
Our morning session consists of in-depth core content (ELA & Math) for grades 3-5.
Our afternoon session is STEM & Social Studies-focused, for grades 2-5.
gala 🍏 (grades k-1st)
MW Half-Day (8AM-11:45AM) primarily focused on explicit, systematic, and multisensory practice in foundational skills for Kinder/1st.
— [$400/mo]
This session is geared towards ‘lower elementary’ (Kinder-1st) but is not limited to those ages/grades.
*OPTIONAL Add-On: Monday ‘Slice’: For students ready for grade 1-2+ curriculum, there’s the option to add on Monday ‘Slice’ programming 12PM-4PM.
— [$225/mo]
golden 💛(grades 3-5)
Tue & Th (9AM-4PM).
This is our robust, multidisciplinary learning program for students in upper elementary (approximate grades 3-5). Sessions include higher-level learning and critical thinking for ELA & Math (Tuesday all day & Thursday morning), and collaborative, hands-on projects and activities in STEM, Social Studies (Thursday afternoon).
— [$750/mo]
This session is geared towards ‘upper-elementary’ (3rd-5th grade) but is not limited to those ages/grades.
To learn more about Kinder-1st grade options → [CLICK HERE]
To learn more about 2nd-5th grade options → [CLICK HERE]
Why We Created A Microschool:
FAQ:
Why Microschool Classes?
We believe that students learn best in small environments where the curriculum, strategies, and activities can be customized and personalized to their needs.
How Does Enrollment Work?
(1) First, get in touch with us to share information about your child(ren) and to determine current availability.
(2) Next, we’ll set up a tour for you to visit our space and ask questions.
(3) Then, we’ll set up an assessment and/or drop-in day to help all parties determine whether it’s a fit!
Who Is The Teacher?
Marisa Donnelly, MEd., is a licensed teacher and founder of Donnelly’s Daily Apple. She is passionate about providing educational alternatives to students of all ages.
What Is The ‘PCA’?
The ‘PCA’ (Pacific Coast Academy), is a tuition-free charter school in San Diego, and we are a vendor for them!
Through our partnership with Pacific Coast we provide part-time classes, small-group learning, tutoring, homeschool support, academic oversight, and more!
If you’re curious how that all works, let’s set up a call!
