At Futures Academy in Anaheim Hills, students are looking for an alternative to the traditional classroom. Some come for the flexible scheduling, while others find their learning style doesn’t work well in a crowded classroom. Futures Academy is an accredited, private college-prep school where 6-12 grade students find their strengths and excel in a highly personalized setting.
With our 1:1 instruction model, children learn to think critically by asking questions and refining and clarifying their answers. Our teachers get to know students, identify their strengths and where they struggle while tailoring instruction to their individual needs and personal interests. Teacher Brian Thompson says, “The 1:1 format is extremely empowering to me as an educator. It allows me to give every student my full attention. I can tailor my instruction to each student’s individual needs, scaffold their weaknesses. and nurture their strengths.”
Futures Academy students come from varying backgrounds. Some struggle with academia, learning challenges or social anxiety while others are athletes and actors who find the flexible scheduling options beneficial. Some need accelerated learning that they are not finding in the traditional classroom, but all value the 1:1 instruction to learn at their capacity and pace. Part of our commitment at Futures Academy is to nurture each student and encourage them to believe in themselves.
Teachers also serve as mentors to students, helping them set goals and plan for the future. We teach optimism, grit and a growth mindset alongside core academics. Futures Academy offers a nurturing, bully-free environment. Our campus culture is welcoming and our students and staff make sure everyone is known and belongs. When not in class, students have opportunities to socialize together through clubs, field trips and activities. As one of our parents expressed, “We knew very little about this school, but once we toured the campus, we knew this was the right school for our daughter. The atmosphere, staff, educators, and vision were exactly what we were looking for. Our daughter thrives in a smaller environment. She is extremely academic and driven. She is taking honors and AP classes, and is supported by her instructors and the staff. In the past she had some anxiety in a larger setting so Futures Academy has made a huge difference. Students are all respectful toward one another and seem to have a great rapport.”
Every day, Futures Academy provides a powerful alternative for parents whose children may not be living up to their full potential in a traditional school. We provide our students many options with over 170 courses, 27 honors, 18 different AP courses, and nearly 100 UC/CSU certified and NCAA approved courses. “Pursue your Passion” electives allow students to explore careers in arts and entertainment, communications, engineering, law and more. Futures Academy graduates feel prepared academically for their next endeavor with over 94% of our graduates receiving acceptance into the college of their choice. They go into the world with important lifelong skills such as self-discipline, goal setting, time management, personal accountability and the ability to cultivate respectful working relationships.