Fusion Academy- not what we expected

[Anonymous]

We are fusion and our adhd student loves it. They are in hs. It is almost expensive as elite privates - especially AP classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Been at Fusion for 2+ years. They are 100% about profit. They don't give a fig about the kids or your wallet. The last tuition quote was more than our house payment for 2 years! If you're trying for an AP class, don't bother. They won't support you. They promise help but they leave you to fend for yourself at the last moment trying to find a testing site that accepts their students + you have to pay EXTRA for the opportunity for the exam! If your student doesn't pass, you have to pay AGAIN to either take the test or take the college course. Anything but math, I would say - don't bother. This is a just a cash cow. They don't care and they won't help.

This! I just so happened to see this. Very similar experience.

[Anonymous]

My DS (ADHD/ASD/GAD) took 2 courses there: Geometry and Physics (all at different times). He struggles with regular school's "tests or nothing" environment and needs a 1-on-1. Yes, they are very expensive. Yes, we dipped into his 529 plan. But they restored his confidence in his Math skills and really prepped him for AP Calculus this year.

[Anonymous]

Some public schools will assume the cost of the AP exams - for example, Fairfax County will pay for up to 6 AP exams, after that, it's up to the student or parents. Private schools do not pay for the exams - always up to the parents. I interviewed to teach at Fusion - but did not get the job. I was surprised until a friend of mine suggested that I was "overqualified" as I talked about teaching during the interview and not how to buddy-buddy with students. Oddly, one teacher talked to me about how "Fusion is known for taking the bad kids..." when prior to that comment I never thought that. They are hugely about money, and teachers do not have to have any particular qualifications. The DMV has an incredible range of private schools for kids who learn differently - whether due to anxiety, learning challenges, ASD, etc. For the price - upwards of $70K a year, I think there are better alternatives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some public schools will assume the cost of the AP exams - for example, Fairfax County will pay for up to 6 AP exams, after that, it's up to the student or parents. Private schools do not pay for the exams - always up to the parents. I interviewed to teach at Fusion - but did not get the job. I was surprised until a friend of mine suggested that I was "overqualified" as I talked about teaching during the interview and not how to buddy-buddy with students. Oddly, one teacher talked to me about how "Fusion is known for taking the bad kids..." when prior to that comment I never thought that. They are hugely about money, and teachers do not have to have any particular qualifications. The DMV has an incredible range of private schools for kids who learn differently - whether due to anxiety, learning challenges, ASD, etc. For the price - upwards of $70K a year, I think there are better alternatives.

My kid learned more (according to him) at Fusion than he did at his other fancy private school. The teachers at Fusion were smart, caring, engaged and good at teaching, and my kid was well prepared for college.