A.C.E. ACADEMY CORE VALUES, MISSION AND VISION

Core Values

We are committed to supporting student aspirations by providing increased flexibility and choice for students and families who desire an alternative education pathway toward a diploma and post high school goals. We believe that the efforts of students, staff, and families working together as a team can lead to the highest levels of personal, social, emotional and academic outcomes for A.C.E. students.

Mission Statement

At A.C.E. Academy students, staff, and community collaborate to provide dynamic educational options adapted to students needs. Through the challenge of independent study, enriched virtual learning, and diverse and flexible options, students will take ownership of their education, leading to lifelong learning, graduation and personal growth that continues beyond the high school years.

Vision Statement

Students will be college, career, and citizenship ready through: sharing responsibility for their own education, organizing and persevering to complete academic goals, the development of unique, personalized opportunities that enrich the prescribed rigorous curriculum, and through the exploration of college, career and extracurricular opportunities.

Why Choose A.C.E. Academy?

ACE Academy is designed for students who want an alternative to attending a traditional high school on a daily basis. ACE students follow the Atascadero Unified School District curriculum. Students may concurrently enroll in independent study, Atascadero High School, and Cuesta College in order to meet their individual learning needs.

Our learning is student centered, and can be called an enriched virtual learning model. Our core instruction is delivered online and student learning is enriched through face to face instruction with our team of talented instructors.

ACE Academy also serves as an excellent option for students whose health needs restrict them from attending school full time for longer than six weeks.

ACE Academy is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and offers courses that lead to a high school diploma. ACE Academy partners with Apex Learning and Odysseyware to provide courses that meet the University of California entrance requirements.

Creating opportunities for independent learners who define their personalized educational path through high school and beyond.

 Learning Options through A.C.E. Academy High School

As students get older, they develop greater independence. A.C.E. Academy High School works with students to develop personalized education plans that suits their learning styles and interests.

• Independent Study: Student learns from an online platform, is self-paced, and supported weekly by a teacher.

• Hybrid Model: Student completes some classes on an online platform, and also attends some classes at Atascadero High School (or sports, clubs, activities) or Cuesta College.

Rigorous Curriculum

• We provide a comprehensive selection of curriculum that is equal to or more rigorous than traditional high school courses.
• Online instruction allows for mastery and self-paced, anywhere,anytime, learning.

Face-to-Face Support

• All our courses are backed by credentialed Atascadero Unified teachers.
• Students can meet teachers for one-on-one support and guidance.
• Academic and social-emotional counseling is available.

Enrichment Opportunities

• Concurrent coursework through Atascadero High School
• Concurrent coursework through Cuesta College
• Participation in Atascadero High School C.I.F. Sports
• Participation in Atascadero High School Activities
• Full range of electives

Spotlight on an A.C.E. Jumpstart to College Student

Tate Pflum (on the far left), 11th grade student in the ACE Academy Jumpstart to College program, recently presented alongside his professor and was recognized at the  National Undergraduate Research Conference in Wisconsin for his research in the field of Statistics. 

We are so proud of his accomplishment!

A.C.E. Academy Applications

Click HERE to make an appointment to talk with an A.C.E. Counselor

Alternative Education Office: 10801 El Camino Real, Atascadero

Principal: Libby Madding, Ed. D., libbymadding@atasusd.org 

Secretaries: Kelly Azelton kellyazelton@atasusd.org, Diana Rodgers dianarodgers@atasusd.org 

Therapist/Counselor(s): Marissa Mowinckel marissamowinckel@atasusd.org and Katrina Bradshaw katrinabradshaw@atasusd.org