Fusion Academy- not what we expected

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Has anyone’s kid transitioned successfully back to public school or smaller private schools after a year at Fusion ? I had to pull my kid out of public middle school due to continuing restrictions / suspensions due to his outbursts related to anxiety which was impacting his self esteem, he is academically advanced though.

We are hoping he will grow and mature and we can find a smaller private school or public school with more supports to transition him back.

Depending on where you are located , you should talk to The Sycamore School in Rosslyn. They specialize in kids with anxiety, ADHD, ASD. In a safer, more supportive environment, the need for those outbursts can disappear. But it's still an academic environment that offers challenges to kids who are up to it.

Also look at Parkmont.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does Fusion require learning on tech? We want zero technology for our 6th grader. Is it worth considering?

Ask them. It's 1:1 teaching, so they should be able to be flexible. Do you want your student to handwrite essays instead of typing? That might really discourage them from revisions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does Fusion require learning on tech? We want zero technology for our 6th grader. Is it worth considering?

Ask them. It's 1:1 teaching, so they should be able to be flexible. Do you want your student to handwrite essays instead of typing? That might really discourage them from revisions.

He’s in fifth grade, so yes I want him handwriting everything. It’s critical for academic development.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does Fusion require learning on tech? We want zero technology for our 6th grader. Is it worth considering?

Ask them. It's 1:1 teaching, so they should be able to be flexible. Do you want your student to handwrite essays instead of typing? That might really discourage them from revisions.

He’s in fifth grade, so yes I want him handwriting everything. It’s critical for academic development.

NP here. For 5th grade this is a very reasonable request. Especially for a school that caters to kids who need something different from what's offered at public or mainstream privates. Call Fusion and ask.

[Anonymous]

Fusion can be a real hit or miss, depending on the teachers. I pulled my child out after one term. You as a parent really have to be on top of what your child is learning for each subject at Fusion, and make sure it is up to the grade standard. Also if your child is actually retaining the knowledge. Unless you plan to let your child finish high school from Fusion, make sure you use Fusion just for a short term.

[Anonymous]

why not look into homeschooling curriculum. I've heard there are a couple of really good online ones

[Anonymous]

Fusion doesn’t offer fifth grade, so this sounds a little odd

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fusion doesn’t offer fifth grade, so this sounds a little odd

A fifth grader can go to Fusion for tutoring as part of a home school plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think of it as an expensive, short term, bandaid to a horrendous public school for us. We are relatively new and I am surprised by some of it, especially considering the cost. That being said, since having a child with LDs, I have become a strong supporter of homeschooling too.

Let me guess: MCPS. Frederick is better for LD kids