Frequently Asked Questions

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The mission of Eye of a Scientist Foundation is to provide an alternative methodology to the science education of K-12th grade students and better prepare them for higher STEM-related educational programs and careers. 

Eye of a Scientist Foundation has created a homeschool research-methods program for young children that includes physics, biology, chemistry, molecular biology, ecology, neuroscience, and environmental science hands on projects and experiments that follow a structured topic-dependent guideline using the scientific method. 

Eye of a Scientist Foundation loves the community built through homeschool parental engagement and encourages parents to facilitate their child's needs during class as all students will participate performing their own individual experiments. Support and extra sets of hands is something we all value during lessons and engages a closer sense of community within the classroom. I enjoy for parents to be part of the learning process. Some parents often go for a walk or take a small break with their younger/older child and these actions can also benefit the group. Whether you want to sit and assist or stand back and do some side work, its all ok with me. While parents do not have to be present during lessons, we do need for parents to stay in the location during class time.

Groups are divided into age groups to help meet students at their developmental cognitive level: 5-8yo lower elementary; 8.5-11yo upper elementary; and middle school 11.5/12-15yo. I am flexible and understand how some students may better fit in the introductory younger classes or be ready for more challenging classes. Please discuss with us your child's needs if you have any concerns and/or suggestions for their scientific growth. 

All students will receive a notebook for the semester. Each science experiment session is accompanied with a lesson summary and a follow up activity or homework assignment that can be performed at home to reinforce the research and science topic concepts learned in class. 

If a student loses their notebook, parent is responsible for emailing info@eyeofascientist.org to request a PDF file of the notebook or pay a $20 fee for a new notebook. 

Davie: Homeschool Classes will begin  on Tuesday August 25, 2026 for the Fall Semester and Tuesday, January 5, 2027 for the Winter/Spring semester.

Annual Classes in Davie: will begin  on Wednesday September 2, 2026 for the Fall Semester and Wednesday, January 13, 2027 for the Winter/Spring semester. Please note that these classes are opposing weeks of the other homeschool lessons. 

North Lauderdale Wednesday:  North Lauderdale classes will begin on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 for the Fall Semester and Wednesday, January 6, 2027 for the Winter/Spring semester. 

North Lauderdale Thursday: North Lauderdale classes will begin on Thursday, August 27, 2026 for the Fall Semester and Thursday, January 7, 2027 for the Winter/Spring semester. 

Lessons will be held at Tree Tops Park in Davie and at Saraniero North Lauderdale Library. 

Please fill out a registration for found in the registration tab.  

Please specify type of payment being used. If using Step-Up please submit a service request for the $285 Fall semester price for 8 lessons. 

If paying for out of pocket, you'll receive an email with 2 payment options, one with an added processing fee. Full payment must be submitted to reserve a spot for your student(s).

If paying out of pocket and need a reimbursement receipt, you need to indicate it in the registration form and/or email info@eyeofascientist.org requesting a detailed receipt for reimbursement. Please include child's complete name as listed in their scholarship. 

In the event that there are restrictions, payment can be submitted in two parts. The first half must be completed before the start of the program, and the second payment must be completed by the 4th scheduled class. If payment is not completed, student may not be eligible to attend lessons. 

You may cancel your registration up to 3 weeks before the start of the program. Registration fees are non-refundable. Due to rental engagements to offer this research program to a bigger audience, once the program had begun and a cancellation is requested, we will be unable to return your payment for the remainder of the semester. Eye of a Scientist will handle all cancellations individually and it is advised to directly contact Neymi Mignocchi at her email, Neymi@eyeofascientist.com to discuss any questions and/or concerns. Thank you for understanding the logistics of a small business.

If fully paying out of pocket, please contact Info@eyeofascientist.org to submit an invoice request to receive a 10% discount for the registration of a sibling attending classes in the same scheduled semester.