Fusion Academy & Learning Center - Solana Beach

Fushion Academy has become a place where I call "home away from home". I had orignally wanted my 8th grade daughter to take an after school math tutor class, but after speaking with the administrators. I had decided to put her there full time...Even she has only been there for a short time, her skills in ALL subjects have benefited from the one-on-one approach. The warm and nurturing environment also allows her to be herself and becoming more confident. I am very thankful that I found Fushion.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a proud parent of a Fusion student. Let me say that both as a Special Education Consultant and a parent, this Program is the finest I have found in a very long time. Fusion's Program is designed around each student, meeting their specific needs, goals and interests; whether academic, social/emotional, etc. I would like to respond to the negative comments in an earlier review. We drive 130 miles x 2 each week to school form L.A. The Director is akin to a big brother to my child. All of the teachers are consistantly involved in how my child is doing, as well as inquiring re my wellbeing. If your child is right for Fusion, there is NO BETTER CHOICE TO BE MADE!
--Submitted by a parent

My son, who attends a public high school, recently started one-on-one tuttorng after school once a week at Fusion with help on very specific executive functioning skills: using his agenda and calendar planning, test-taking strategies, note-taking and study skills. The mentor's approaches were practical, customized to his needs, and quickly successful. His grades jumped up in just a few weeks and he has new momentum for feeling like he can be an achiever. I am so grateful.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attends a local public high school and is a good student but has had difficulty in math and science. Last year we used one on one tutoring twice a week to assist her in math and she was able to excel on tests and in overall confidence. This year she is taking a one on one Anatomy class to complete her college science requirement. The teacher has made the class challenging but also fun for her - a first! The staff and facility are great and always responsive. I was referred to Fusion by a friend who loved it and now I referred my neighbor for tutoring and she loves it. For this family, Fusion has been a great experience.
--Submitted by a parent

Fusion has been created for the students that have difficulty in large schools/public schools. Any negative reviews on Fusion is probably due to the fact that those students do not fit the environment that Fusion provides. My son is smart, but the public schools and big class rooms zip through the subject material way too fast. When there is a test on Chapter 15 and my son fails it.....the big schools say TOO BAD we are going on to Chp 16. At Fusion it is about your child GETTING IT...UNDERSTANDING THE SUBJECT before moving on to the next chapter. It is 1-on-1 teaching where the teacher goes at the student's pace. Plus, the students finish all their homework at school. Free time with families in the evening. I wish the public schools would design this. The teachers are genuine....big hearts and they will do cartwheels to make your child enjoy learning. They really go out of their way. My son is happy here. I cannot say enough how I love this school and how my son loves this school. Its like a second family :)) You need to take the time and check Fusion Academy out.
--Submitted by a parent

I am personally enrolled in a program with Fusion that is unique and fits my specific needs. That is why I chose Fusion. I have had private schooling up to college. However, after college I needed guidance for the workplace where this type of guidance is missing. I think Fusion offers tailored programs for individuals and ideal for 1 on 1. I encourage all my friends with kids to look at the resources they offer.

To the parent below who wrote the negative review - We are very sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with Fusion. Yours was our very first negative review in over 7 years and we take this very seriously. We always look for ways to improve our program. Again, we apologize that you experienced a less than favorable situation. Warm regards, Michelle Rose Gilman Founder

This school is very poorly run! The administrative staff is flakey, completely unorganized and very unprofessional. The school does not care about their students or their families - only money! My experience, and the experience of many others whom I know looked into Fusion, was very negative. I would strongly urge everyone to stay away from Fusion and explore other venues!
--Submitted by a parent

Fusion succeeds where other schools have failed because students are taught using their individual strengths instead of forcing them to fit into a one-size-fits-all mold. The pressures of classroom learning do not exist here - students feel comfortable asking questions which truly makes them participants in their own learning.
--Submitted by a teacher

The one-to-one attention Fusion's unique program offers allows me, as a teacher, to really provide the academic instruction a student really needs. It is amazing to see how a previously disenfranchised student can, through the unique mentoring approach, feel success and confidence in their academic abilities. I can't imagine working anywhere else!
--Submitted by a teacher