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• Review fromMerissa B

  Date: 04/26/2024

  1 star

  Merissa B

  Date: 04/26/2024

  I was not aware one of the graduation requirements was 12 months enrollment. My daughter started her senior year in August 2023 and has met all graduation requirements except the minimum enrollment period which I discovered today. She will now have to take fluff classes and graduate four months later than her peers. I deeply regret choosing Acellus Academy.

  Acellus Academy

  Date: 10/21/2024

  We are sorry to hear there was a misunderstanding. In this circumstance, the student was not yet eligible to graduate because the minimum study period of 12 months had not been completed. Our graduation requirements specify that students must be enrolled and actively engaged in meaningful study for a minimum of 12 months. Requiring a minimum study period is mandatory for us to maintain our accredited status and it allows our school to ensure that students who graduate have the academic foundation to succeed in future studies. To avoid confusion, we publish these requirements on our website and require parents to agree to them at the time of enrollment. While we are unable to bend on this requirement, we are happy to answer any additional questions you may have. We wish you and your student all the best!

• Review fromMelissa W

  Date: 08/27/2023

  2 stars

  Melissa W

  Date: 08/27/2023

  I started this online school after my child struggled to stay engaged in public school due to non-challenging work. Regrettably, I paid for the full year upfront. I quickly learned that these "self-paced" courses are actually self-taught, as no instructors are involved, only very short, recorded lectures, and the curriculum is much less challenging than even that of the public school. My child is able to complete the full week's courses and required assignments in about one hour. I am left to fill in with the additional instruction and assignments required to keep my child engaged and meeting the educational requirements of my state. I also learned that the same content is available through Power Homeschool for a fraction of the cost with the only difference being the student is officially considered a "homeschool student" (which let's be honest, they really are) instead of an "Acellus student". While I can see how this program may benefit children that struggle to keep up or focus in traditional schools, it is definitely not what I expected from an accredited K-12 school, and not at all what was advertised.

  Acellus Academy

  Date: 10/21/2024

  Thank you for your feedback, Melissa! Rather than relying on group Zoom sessions with a one-size-fits-all approach, Acellus Academy understands that every student learns differently. By offering instruction asynchronously, we can tailor the curriculum to each student’s individual needs. This is supported by synchronous support, allowing students to reach out to their teacher whenever they need help. For struggling learners, this method provides extra academic support while advanced learners can progress more quickly without being held back by their peers. As an example, it appears that your student was able to complete their courses at a highly accelerated pace — an achievement made possible through our flexible, self-paced model. We allow students to immediately dive into the next grade level of material, helping them become more and more advanced. Additionally, Acellus Academy offers many opportunities to engage in more challenging coursework, such as honors and AP courses (audited and approved by the College Board). This academic rigor is one of the reasons our students excel at the college level. It’s also worth noting that these advanced options are not available through the Power Homeschool program you mentioned. Acellus Academy is fully accredited and issues a high school diploma to students who complete the graduation requirements. We understand that our program is not the right option for all students, and we wish you all the best in finding a program that meets your child’s needs. Thank you again for sharing your feedback!

• Review fromTheo L

  Date: 08/25/2023

  1 star

  Theo L

  Date: 08/25/2023

  I removed my kids from this program in less than a week. Beware of all the 5 star-reviews. I would not recommend this program to anyone. It doesn't provide what it claims.

  Acellus Academy

  Date: 10/21/2024

  We are sorry to hear that Acellus Academy wasn't a fit for your family. For some reason, we are unable to locate an account under your name or email address. We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions on how we can improve.

• Review fromDi D

  Date: 08/05/2023

  5 stars
  Acellus is the best decision for my daughter. It has a great platform. She really excelled. I highly recommend.

• Review fromLisa T

  Date: 08/04/2023

  5 stars
  If you have a child that struggles with anxiety disorder and public school is just way to much for them to handle this is the school for you. I have seen my daughter thrive with this school. She went from having trouble every day to making straight A's and doing it all by herself. And to see her confidence improve by doing school work herself is a big thing because she also has autism. This was best decision we could have ever done

• Review fromJennifer P

  Date: 08/04/2023

  5 stars
  Acellus has been the best thing I have ever done in regards to my daughters education. She started with AA her sophomore year, and is on track to graduate this coming Spring. AA provides us with the prefect amount of structure and flexibility. My daughter always struggled in school; but has excelled through AA.

• Review fromJhonna S

  Date: 08/03/2023

  5 stars
  Acellus Academy exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this school for anyone seeking flexibility and quality education for their children from the comfort of their homes. My children learned and developed their independent learning skills. They have learned how to be more resourceful and developed critical thinking when solving problems. My children learned at their own pace and my son was able to graduate in HS ahead of time. I'm proud that my children are Acellus Academy students.

• Review fromKelley M

  Date: 08/02/2023

  5 stars
  A lot of people on here with the bad reviews are in a different program than Acellus Academy. They are with Acellus Powerschool. They are two very different programs, so it is very misleading if you are reading the reviews. Acellus POWERSCHOOL made some changes that upset some, not others. Acellus ACADEMY has not changed, and is an exceptional program with more than challenging curriculum. Thank God for this program. The teachers are very knowledgeable and my teenager has greatly benefitted from their program. No program is perfect; no person or family is either. Overall, for an online program? Beyond impressed.

• Review fromJamie D

  Date: 08/02/2023

  5 stars
  Acellus Academy has been a Godsend for my son!! He was falling through the cracks in public school and making Cs and Ds. He finished his 7th grade year with a **** GPA!! The self paced program really works for us and there are not the distractions he was facing in public school.

• Review fromLindsey C

  Date: 08/02/2023

  5 stars
  Love Acellus Academy they are a life saver literally. With all the dangers of public school this was the best alternative for our family.