SUNRAISE ACADEMY

Welcome to SunRaise Academy, where your child's unique potential is our passion!

Owned and operated by seasoned educator and homeschooling experts, we offer personalized, outsourced educational support tailored to your family's needs.

SunRaise Academy is proud to be a CollegeBoard Approved Organization and provide Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, Fee Waivers, and numerous other benefits for college bound students!

Discover the joy of learning that fits like a glove, only at SunRaise Academy.

About Us

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

SunRaise Academy was established in 2002 as a private Homeschool located in Chicagoland Area that offers both Virtual and in person classes and educational support to homeschool families. Tricia Dunn uses her dual education degrees, parent coaching training, along with her 20 years of homeschool experience to help parents and students on their homeschool journey!

SunRaise Academy has 3 main focuses:

1. Academics
We believe in providing a quality education centered around the student's learning style. Students in our program excel on the college path or an alternative after high school option. (The average student taking ACT/ SAT at SunRaise Academy scores a 29+)

2. Social/ Emotional Support
We believe that in this modern world, more than ever, we need to provide our youth with strategies and tools to embrace and express our unique differences and capitalize on strengths.

3. Entrepreneurship Skills
We believe that entrepreneurship skills opens up many opportunities to a young person. ! Our vision is to help children of all ages develop skills to take ideas to reality, to meet needs of their community, and while they are doing that turn their passions into profit - while they are young!

Tricia is the creator and facilitator of empowerment courses both online and live events in Illinois since 2010. Tricia has almost 20 years of education and coaching experience.

Tricia's message is "Growth takes Time, Effort and Commitment!"

Meet Tricia Dunn

Founder and Home Education Specialist

Tricia Dunn holds a dual degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. She has over 20 years of educational experience as a classroom teacher, remedial teacher, tutor, and home educator. She has the honor of being mom and teacher to her own 6 amazing children ages 14-24 year old as well as a support home educator to other students. Tricia is passionate about helping parents discover the best schooling option that meets the needs of their individual child. She offers support and guidance in a variety of ways.

Tricia is also Certified Parent Coach and Life Empowerment Coach. Tricia's own experience of years of feeling like she was not living to her full potential, stuck in a people pleasing cycle and dealing with her own self worth issues and then discovering how to break from this cycle resulted in a passion to share with others the tools needed to live empowered for life.

LEARN HOW WE CAN HELP YOU WITH HOMESCHOOL EDUCATION!

Schedule a Free call today and let's build a plan to help you provide

quality homeschool instruction for your child!

WHAT WE OFFER

SunRaise High School Academy Program is an academic outsource support to your Homeschool.

You are responsible for maintaining your school and meeting your state's requirements.

SunRaise Academy — Fall 2026 Course Offerings

Empowering Grades 6–12 through rigorous academics, real‑world learning, and confidence‑building experiences.

High School Core Classes (Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9:30–3:00 PM)

SunRaise Academy’s high school program provides a strong academic foundation with college‑aligned coursework, hands‑on learning, and small‑group

instruction.

Core Courses Offered Fall 2026

Forensic Science — Crime‑scene analysis, evidence evaluation, lab techniques, and real‑world investigative science.

Psychology — Human behavior, cognition, development, and mental processes through engaging case studies.

World Literature & Composition — Global texts, analytical writing, argument development, and expressive composition.

Algebra I / Geometry — Foundational and advanced mathematical reasoning, problem‑solving, and real‑world applications.

Human Geography (AP Option Available) — Population patterns, cultural systems, global development, and spatial analysis. Students may take this as an AP‑level course.

Friday Electives (9:30–2:30 PM)

Friday electives allow students to explore interests, build life skills, and develop creativity in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

Electives Offered Fall 2026

Study Skills — Executive functioning, organization, note‑taking, test prep, and academic confidence.

Food Science — Culinary chemistry, nutrition, kitchen safety, and hands‑on cooking labs.

Art & Graphic Media — Digital design, illustration, mixed media, and creative expression.

Young Teacher Program — Students learn classroom leadership, lesson planning basics, and peer‑teaching strategies.

SunRaise Academy Course Catalog

Trades

Math

Basic Math skills required for trade skills. Includes monthly at home workshop projects that goes along with the concepts learned.

Financial Algebra 1 with Geometry

Covers Linear equations, Systems of equations, inequalities, functions, and graphs, Sequences, Absolute Value, Quadratics, Irrational numbers

Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

Guides through linear equations, inequalities, graphs, matrices, polynomials, radical expressions, quadratic equations, functions, logarithmic expressions, probability and trigonometry.

Precalculus

A comprehensive course with advanced algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus concepts. Prepare for college-level math with engaging lessons and practical problem-solving skills.

Grammar and

Writing

Master the art of language in our Homeschool Grammar and Writing course. Sharpen your grammar skills, enhance writing clarity and creativity, and engage in various writing styles. Perfect for budding writers and effective communicators.

Reading

Club

Join our Homeschool Reading Club, where young book lovers unite! Dive into exciting worlds, explore diverse genres, and share your thoughts in lively discussions. Enhance comprehension, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for reading.

Speech

Students will improve on public speaking skills needed for self- confidence and effective communication. Specifically, geared to the young entrepreneur, we will cover topics such as 30 second “elevator pitches” and networking skills.

Yearbook

Club

Students will meet to weekly to lay out the yearbook for the end of the year publication. They will learn and or use photography skills, editing, learn platforms such as CANVA, and other social media platforms for a “virtual yearbook” as well.

Spanish

Learn, practice, and speak Spanish. Weekly conversation based on the self-paced study. Com Spanish 101 and 102.

French

Strengthen your understanding of basic French with this class and boost your performance in a French class or improve your personal French skills.

Psychology

A Comprehensive Course for High School Students to understand and work with children.

Entrepreneurship

Program

Executive Functioning skills such as time management, goal setting, organizational skills and a focus on the base of building a business

Historical People

and Events

Students will enjoy an interactive approach to discovering the people and civilizations of our World as we learn about the events in history. Begins with Ancient history – current.

Constitutional

Law

Explore the U.S. Constitution and the legal system. Delve into landmark cases, government roles, and engage in hands-on mock trials. Perfect for informed citizens and aspiring lawyers..

Chemistry

Structure and Property, Chemical reactions, Changes in matter, mole reaction, Reaction rate, nuclear process and more.

Human

Anatomy

Each month students will take an in depth look at a system of the human body. Students will be able to identify the parts of each system and the function it serves in the body.

Music Theory

Explore the language of music. Delve into notation, scales, chords, rhythm, and harmony. Designed for aspiring musicians, this course lays a solid foundation for understanding and creating music.