October 22-24, 2010 - Visit Fusion at the AET Conference

Calling all Educational Therapists! Be sure to stop by the Fusion booth at the Association of Educational Therapists' (AET) annual conference this fall, October 22-24.

At Fusion, we are firm believers that education is much more than academics. This is why we create a supportive, empathetic environment that nurtures creativity and promotes mastery learning. By teaching on a one-to-one basis, we can reach each student emotionally, socially, and academically - allowing the individual to thrive.

August 23, 2010 - Fusion Founder and Director featured on San Diego 6

San Diego 6 interviewed Michelle Rose Gillman, founder of Fusion Academy, and Dr.Peter Mikulecky, director of Fusion Orange County on the considerable number of 'for Dummies' books they wrote.

September 7, 2010 - Open House at Fusion LA

Please join us for a tour of our school and a chance to meet with students, teachers, and administration. Please complete a booking form to RSVP.

September 3, 2010 - Fusion Academy Los Angeles Takes the "Home" Out of Homework

School Features On-Site Homework Café®

Los Angeles – Sept. 3, 2010 – After spending hours at school, the last thing students want to do when they get home is spend more time doing homework. However, research indicates that the average time spent on homework is 2.1 hours. At Fusion Academy Los Angeles, a college-prep alternative private school offering students in grades 6-12 a unique one-to-one learning experience, educators are taking the “home” out of homework.

For many households, too much homework can be stressful – for both children and parents – partly because of the sheer volume of work and partly because there is no way for children to easily obtain guidance and assistance when they have questions or run into problems. To alleviate the stress of too much homework, Fusion Los Angeles has created Homework Café, a relaxed, fully staffed learning environment on the school’s campus where students can go for guidance, supervision and help with their school work.

Using the Homework Café, which is furnished with colorful plush chairs and couches, students complete all of their work for the day in a warm and comfortable environment. Questions are answered by instructors on the spot, so there is no need to bring any work home. To ensure work is complete, students are required to sign out with their instructors prior to leaving the Café, which gives teachers an opportunity to review and discuss the work immediately with students.

“We introduced Homework Café so that students could spend more time with their family and friends, as well as participate in extracurricular activities without having to worry about completing homework at night or wondering if they are doing the assignment properly,” said Grace Losada, head of school. “It’s alleviated a lot of stress for our students and improved their focus while at school.”

Homework Café is open from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Thursday, giving students ample time to complete their daily assignments before heading home. The Café was first introduced at Fusion Academy San Diego, the school Fusion Los Angeles is modeled after, several years ago with great success.

About Fusion Academy and Learning Center:

Fusion Academy and Learning Center offers students an alternative to the traditional classroom setting through one-to-one teaching and customized academic programs. Fusion Academy is a WASC accredited private school for grades 6-12. Through individual mentoring, teaching and custom-tailored programs, each student's unique talents are both recognized and encouraged in a positive environment. Fusion Learning Center offers one-to-one tutoring, mentoring, independent studies and test preparation, as well as a rich music and art program.

August 27-28, 2010 - Stop By Our Booth at the EdVant Expo

It's Southern California's premier education expo - and we'll be there. Be sure to stop by our booth on August 27-28 at the EdVant Expo, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Hope to see you there!

August 25, 2010 - Fusion offers one-to-one student-teacher-ratio. Open house August 25.

Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 19, 2010 – As students at other schools fight for their teachers’ attention, students at one local school know that they are always the center of attention in their class. With a student-to-teacher ratio of one-to-one, Fusion Academy Los Angeles students receive unmatched educational services.

Scheduled to open for its first full year of school on September 1, Fusion Los Angeles, a college-prep, alternative private school for students in grades 6-12, is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, August 25 at 11:30 a.m. Parents and students interested in learning more about Fusion Los Angeles and its unique learning model are welcome to attend the event at the school, located at 1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 100 in Los Angeles.

Fusion Los Angeles utilizes the “Personalized Learning” model to help individual students through a dynamic, one-to-one method of teaching and mentoring. This state-of-the-art educational model tailors teaching methods to the needs and interests of each student.

Fusion Academy Los Angeles’ 3,500 square foot space includes one-on-one instruction rooms, a state-of-the-art professional recording studio, a full mixed media art studio, a Homework Café® and a social area. Those parents interested in attending the Open House or enrolling their child at Fusion Academy Los Angeles are encouraged to visit www.FusionLosAngeles.com for more information on this one-of-a-kind school.

About Fusion Academy and Learning Center Fusion Academy and Learning Center offers students an alternative to the traditional classroom setting through one-to-one teaching and customized academic programs. Fusion Academy is a WASC accredited private school for grades 6-12. Through individual mentoring, teaching and custom-tailored programs, each student's unique talents are both recognized and encouraged in a positive environment. Fusion Learning Center offers one-to-one tutoring, mentoring, independent studies and test preparation, as well as a rich music and art program. For more information, visit www.FusionAcademy.com.

Please register here for the Open House on August 25.

July 27, 2010 - Fusion's Grand Opening Celebration

After 20 successful years in San Diego, Fusion Academy and Learning Center migrated north to Los Angeles to bring its unique one-to-one learning model and flexible scheduling to local students looking for an alternative to the traditional school setting. To mark its arrival, Fusion Academy Los Angeles welcomed local officials, community residents, and families to its campus for a “Grand Opening” celebration on July 15, 2010.

Read the full press release.

July 13, 2010 - Fusion Los Angeles Featured in Examiner

We were very pleased to be featured in two articles in the LA Special Education Examiner. Learn more about our school and educational philosophy in this comprehensive piece, or simply find out more about our Grand Opening celebration on July 15.

- Fusion Los Angeles is Open!

Fusion Los Angeles officially opened its doors on February 16, 2010 in a temporary location, due to high demand. The school will move to its permanent location in the spring.

Director of Fusion Academy, Grace Losada, explains that "As we made our plans to open Fusion Academy, Los Angeles, many families told us we couldn't get here fast enough; they needed Fusion now. In an effort to meet that need, we are very happy to be able to offer our unique one-to-one program to a limited enrollment of students in our transitional space as we await the completion of our permanent campus. No student should ever have to wait for the opportunity to learn."

Click here to download the official press release.

- Los Angeles Family Commutes to Solana Beach to Send Their Child to Fusion

Fusion San Diego was proud to be featured in the Del Mar Times and the Rancho Santa Fe Review, with Karen Billing's feature on our personalized approach to education and the LA family that commutes to Solana Beach so that their son can attend Fusion. Click here to read the full story.

- Santa Monica Mirror Announces New Fusion Academy

A wonderful welcome to the Santa Monica community, courtesy of the Mirror! Click here to read the full story.

- Los Angeles Wave Announces Advisory Board

Coverage of the inaugural Independent Advisory Board for Fusion Los Angeles. Click here to read the full story.