Fusion Academy - Wikipedia

Private, alternative school founded in California, US Not to be confused with Fusion University.

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Fusion Academy

Type	Private School
Established	1989
Website	http://www.fusionacademy.com

Fusion Academy is a private alternative school[1] for grades 6–12. Fusion Academy offers standard, AP, and honors-level courses. These classes are either 1:1 or small class sizes. Students generally complete all schoolwork on campus.[2]

History

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Fusion Academy was founded in 1989 by Michelle Rose Gilman,[3] as an after-school tutoring program in her garage in Solana Beach, California. The company began to offer a full-time curriculum in 2001. In 2009, the company opened its second campus in Los Angeles. In 2011, Inc. Magazine included Fusion Academy in its annual Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, the second time the company had made the list.[4]

Campuses

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Fusion Academy operates 80 campuses across the United States.[5] Three Fusion Academy campuses, all in New York City, have successfully unionized.[6] In 2019, Fusion Academy acquired Futures Academy.[7]

Academics

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Fusion Academy operates year-round and accommodates both full-time and part-time students. Standard and honors-level courses include sciences, mathematics, history, social studies, the arts, English and world languages. Art and music enrichment programs cover topics such as studio art, performing arts, music theory, and studio recording. One hour breaks between classes allow time for independent study in the Homework Café.[8] Customized summer programs are available.[9]

Fusion Academy offers compassion and tolerance education, staff mentoring,[1] tutoring, organizational and homework assistance, and support in areas such as time management, preparation for high school entrance, SAT, ACT, GED exams, college applications, and career planning.[10]

References

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1. ^ a b Ark, Tom Vander. "11 Alternative Schools That Are Real Alternatives". Forbes. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
2. ^ "Fusion Academy: Personalized Private School Grades 6-12". Fusion Academy. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
3. ^ "Michelle Rose-Gilman, Founder of Fusion Academy & Business Coach". AMBITION. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
4. ^ "Fusion Academy Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in America". PR Newswire. September 8, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
5. ^ "Fusion Academy Campuses: A Private Education Community". Fusion Academy. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
6. ^ "Case Search: Fusion Academy". National Labor Relations Board. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
7. ^ "iEducation Group Acquires Futures Academy". www.leedsequity.com. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
8. ^ "Homework Café: Academic Support & Social Engagement". Fusion Academy. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
9. ^ "Middle & High School Summer Programs". Fusion Academy. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
10. ^ Wynder, Ehren (April 10, 2020). "Inside Track: Poole finds satisfaction in private education". Crain's Grand Rapids Business. Retrieved September 10, 2023.

External links

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• Official website

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