February 8, 2024Theme exploration in core classroomsBuilding on last week’s blog topic sharing information about Acera’s upper school program, we want to share more about core classroom themes…
February 7, 2024The Science of MeOver the past several weeks, the Counseling Team has introduced the Science of Me program to students in multiple classrooms. This program…
January 31, 2024Middle School at AceraDear parents, By popular request, we are adding an additional parent education session on middle school at Acera! Join us via Zoom…
January 18, 2024Gifted girls hiding in plain sightIn Admissions Information Sessions, over and over I hear: My son really needs something different, but my daughter, the way public schools…
January 10, 2024Neuropsych Evaluations: A Parent’s PerspectiveAs a parent, I have had my fair share of “Why on Earth is this happening?” moments. My two sons are such…
November 30, 2023Introducing…Intro to Science & Creativity!We’re excited to announce a new elective at Acera that we’re piloting this trimester: Intro to Science & Creativity! This course was…
October 12, 2023The IMPp process at AceraIMPp stands for Inquiry, Making, and Passion project. Each week on Monday and Thursday mornings, all Upper School students (currently in grades 6…
October 4, 2023Individual Learning Plans: A Guide to a Gifted Student’s LearningEinstein is credited with the adage, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a…
September 14, 2023How to get the most out of Listening ConferencesDear Acera Families, The school year continues to build momentum and the ‘buzz’ in the building from the first week took on…
August 30, 2023How we hire teachers at AceraBy George Papayannis, Director of Upper School We are excited to welcome two new core classroom teachers, Jill Rubinstein and Renee Scherer,…
