Acera School

Our daughter attended Acera for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade. The teachers and staff are exceptional and committed, including navigating COVID better than any other school I've heard about from friends or elsewhere. Our daughter is now in 9th and is excelling (straight As) in a very competitive High School. As a result of Acera's approach to math (small classes based on aptitude, not age), she's several years ahead of her grade level in math. She's taking 2 AP courses as a 9th grader and will likely take even more next year. While at Acera she was able to explore topics she was interested in (learning almost as a side-effect) including building an invention using Arduino, creating 3D interactive computer models, and programming a complex animated simulation of pollution and water flow between the Great Lakes. More important than the content, Acera taught her how to deeply explore concepts, how to manage her own time, how to take good notes, and how to study - the skills to be an effective student and life-long learner. These skills have allowed her to be a top student in all of her classes.