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Military Families

Resources for Military Families

Excel Academy understands the unique challenges that military families face, including frequent relocations, deployments, and transitions between schools. We are committed to providing support and guidance to help your child succeed academically and socially through the pathway of your choice.

Our Pathway Options

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Personalized Elementary

In this path, students are educated in the independent study model, where the parent/guardian is the primary teacher, and the Excel Teacher of Record (ToR) oversees the student's education. Parents ar...

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Personalized Elementary Path / TK-6th Grade

 In this path, students are educated in the independent study model, where the parent/guardian is the primary teacher, and the Excel Teacher of Record (ToR) oversees the student's education. Parents are able to choose from a selection of curriculum based on the student's needs (curriculum may include online and textbook based options). Once a month, the student, parent, and ToR will meet together to review the student's body of work and discuss the student's progress. 

  • Independent study model
  • Curriculum options range from online learning to textbook-based learning
  • Parent is the primary educator
  • Regular oversight by Teacher of Record
  • Monthly Learning Period meetings

The Personalized Elementary Path may be a good fit for your family if:

  • Student is in TK-6th grade
  • Parent is able to be the primary teacher
  • Student is able to work independently
  • Family desires a more personalized approach to the student's education

Is the Personalized Elementary Path a good fit for my family?

Personalized Secondary

In this path, students are educated in the independent study model, where the parent/guardian is the primary teacher, and the Excel Teacher of Record (ToR) oversees the student's education. Parents ar...

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Personalized Secondary Path / 7th-12th Grade

 In this path, students are educated in the independent study model, where the parent/guardian is the primary teacher, and the Excel Teacher of Record (ToR) oversees the student's education. Parents are able to choose from a selection of curriculum based on the student's needs (curriculum may include online and textbook based options). Once a month, the student, parent, and ToR will meet together to review the student's body of work and discuss the student's progress. 

  • Independent study model
  • Curriculum options range from Excel Teacher led classes, online learning, and textbook-based learning
  • Parent is the primary educator
  • Access to Guidance Counselors for college and career planning
  • Regular oversight by Teacher of Record
  • Seamless transition to high school
  • College class opportunities
  • Monthly Learning Period meetings

The Personalized Secondary Path may be a good fit for your family if:

  • Student is in 7th-12th grade
  • Parent is able to be the primary teacher
  • Student is able to work independently
  • Family desires a more personalized approach to the student’s education

Is the Personalized Secondary Path a good fit for my family?

Virtual Path

In this path, students learn in an online classroom with a group of their peers five days a week, receiving instruction for all core subjects by their assigned teacher. On two days of the week, instru...

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Virtual Path / K-8th Grade

 In this path, students learn in an online classroom with a group of their peers five days a week, receiving instruction for all core subjects by their assigned teacher. On two days of the week, instruction time is shorter and the student will work independently on their school subjects. 

  • 100% virtual learning
  • Classrooms split up by grade level
  • Excel Teacher is the primary educator
  • Regular connection with peers
  • Quality, standards aligned curriculum
  • Google Classroom & Zoom platforms

The Virtual Path may be a good fit for your family if:

  • Student is in K-8th grade
  • Parent is not able to be the primary teacher
  • Student would benefit from direct instruction & collaborative learning
  • Desire for increased accountability
  • Family would like the schedule, curriculum, classes, and structure set for them by an Excel teacher

Is the Virtual Path a good fit for my family?

Military Family Rights

Military families have special enrollment protections under California Education Code Section 48204.3 to help students stay on track, even when moving or facing deployment-related changes.

  • Enroll anywhere: Students can attend public school even if temporarily living outside the district or authorized counties due to a military assignment.
  • Priority enrollment: Families receive priority to enroll and stay enrolled, even if housing situations change during the school year.
  • Smooth transfers: Relocating doesn’t disrupt your child’s education. Transfers must be streamlined.

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