Fusion Academy Palo Alto

"Fusion Academy Palo Alto was a godsend for both our kids and therefore our whole family. The pandemic version of middle school was hard on our kids, and they really responded to the one-on-one learning environment at Fusion Palo Alto, where they could get as much help as they needed, dive deeper into topics of passion, and go slower or faster through parts of the curriculum depending on their previous knowledge level. I have taught high school and college English (Nueva HS and Columbia U. respectively), and I can honestly say that all the teachers at Fusion Palo Alto were outstanding. They consistently provided high quality, engaging lessons. They also provided sensitive and nuanced academic and emotional support when needed. Our kids loved all their teachers, and one of our kids, who has never really enjoyed school, even commented that he didn’t want the Fusion science class to end. Had it not been for the pandemic, I might not have considered sending my kids to Fusion Academy in Palo Alto, but now that I know the school well, I can see how much it can offer kids no matter their circumstances. I can imagine it being great for kids for many reasons—if they need to go faster or slower through a curriculum, if they need less social pressure, if they need a calmer or more caring environment, if they want better access to great electives, etc. They enjoyed the peers they met at the school, and there were many fun social opportunities available to them. I also need to say something about the fantastic leadership and staff. They all clearly love working there and helping kids and families. They were all extremely friendly, helpful, easy to work with, responsive, smart, and fun to talk with. Our family highly recommends Fusion Palo Alto without reservation."

"Today was my first day at Fusion and it was amazing! I was a little unsure about how I would like the tutoring set up, as I have been to larger learning settings like PALY. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I met with Sara who taught me Pre Calc. I did two sessions back to back and still it was engaging. I was able to stay tuned in for nearly two hours straight thanks to Fusion’s interactive, flexible learning style. I highly recommend learning math at Fusion. The Homework Cafe is wonderful. I read about it online and I was eager to see what it was. It is a nice open space with a couple of tables for students to do their homework on. There are also some kids just hanging out waiting or just finishing sessions. I didn’t know anyone coming in to the room. By the time I left the room I had said a few words to everyone. The students seem kind and hardworking. And the staff in the cafe, especially Kaz and Anthony were super helpful and welcoming. As I said, I thoroughly enjoyed my first day at Fusion and I am looking forward to upcoming sessions!"

"My daughter came to Fusion Academy Palo Alto after attending 2 other high schools. She felt supported and welcomed. It was both supportive and had the academic rigor she needed. She flowered there, made friends and became very involved in the student activities. It is a wonderful place were both the students and staff are very accepting."

"Fusion was a life saver for our son when our local public high school closed it's doors to in person education due to the COVID pandemic. Fusion allowed him to work 1:1 with wonderful teachers in a way that was much more engaging and allowed him to succeed. Their leadership and staff are excellent!"

"Our daughter spent 4 years at Fusion and loved it and is well prepared for college!"