Through Learning Academy, we aim to help students achieve grade level while building a love of learning and self-esteem so they can do better in any setting.
Why?The Learning Academy was created after research proved that students who do not meet critical education milestones average lower pay and risk remaining in a low-income state indefinitely. The results are worse for Latinx students - nearly all learners in our program. Thus the 4-week intensive summer education program was born. |
All students will:• Improve their performance measured by pre-and post-testing and standardized tests, and 35 – 50% of our students will reach their grade equivalent on a standardized test.
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How?Learning Academy offers smaller class sizes, over 100 hours of instruction per student, and classes tailored to the needs of our community. Courses include 2nd/3rd-grade reading, elementary grades math, middle school math, and a writing class to further our English language learners' grasp of the language. |
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Learning Academy 2024
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July 3 - August 1, 2024
Schedule
Parent Orientation, Tuesday (July 2), 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
1st Day of School, Wednesday (July 3), classes held 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
No school on Thursday and Friday (July 4 and 5)
Last Day of School, Thursday (August 1)
Closing Ceremonies, Thursday (August 1), 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Classes
2nd (& 3rd) Grade Elementary Reading Class
4th (& 5th) Grade Math (focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division…including fractions and decimals)
7th (& 8th) Grade Math (focusing on concepts like fractions, ratios, percentages)
ELD Class (Students getting high D's/C's in ELA or are in ELD)
Headmaster: Tim White
Teachers Aides Volunteers
Tania Fuerte Joselynn Troncoso Aleksandra Buchowiecka
Meg Hanna Ty White Roberta Wall
Ken Collard Brody White Jim Wall
Neysa Smith Bryan Fuerte
Location
UCI - Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
401 Tilting T. Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
FAQ’s
How can I enroll my child in the program?
Although we would love to invite all of the students in our community, participation in the Learning Academy is by invitation only. Students are selected annually by school administrators and BASIC members based on their need and our availability. However, a waitlist is maintained as we fill spaces. If you are interested in having your student attend in the future, please reach out to BASIC Manager Director, Nidia Meza at (442) 358-6518 or [email protected].
How can I volunteer for the program?
You can reach out to BASIC Manager Director, Nidia Meza at (442) 358-6518 or [email protected] for information on volunteer opportunities.
Schedule
Parent Orientation, Tuesday (July 2), 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
1st Day of School, Wednesday (July 3), classes held 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
No school on Thursday and Friday (July 4 and 5)
Last Day of School, Thursday (August 1)
Closing Ceremonies, Thursday (August 1), 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Classes
2nd (& 3rd) Grade Elementary Reading Class
4th (& 5th) Grade Math (focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division…including fractions and decimals)
7th (& 8th) Grade Math (focusing on concepts like fractions, ratios, percentages)
ELD Class (Students getting high D's/C's in ELA or are in ELD)
Headmaster: Tim White
Teachers Aides Volunteers
Tania Fuerte Joselynn Troncoso Aleksandra Buchowiecka
Meg Hanna Ty White Roberta Wall
Ken Collard Brody White Jim Wall
Neysa Smith Bryan Fuerte
Location
UCI - Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
401 Tilting T. Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
FAQ’s
How can I enroll my child in the program?
Although we would love to invite all of the students in our community, participation in the Learning Academy is by invitation only. Students are selected annually by school administrators and BASIC members based on their need and our availability. However, a waitlist is maintained as we fill spaces. If you are interested in having your student attend in the future, please reach out to BASIC Manager Director, Nidia Meza at (442) 358-6518 or [email protected].
How can I volunteer for the program?
You can reach out to BASIC Manager Director, Nidia Meza at (442) 358-6518 or [email protected] for information on volunteer opportunities.
Current Newsletters
2024 Summer Learning Academy Newsletter 1
Past Newsletters
2023 Summer Learning Academy Newsletter 1
2023 Summer Learning Academy Newsletter 2
2023 LA Newsletter 3
2024 Summer Learning Academy Newsletter 1
Past Newsletters
2023 Summer Learning Academy Newsletter 1
2023 Summer Learning Academy Newsletter 2
2023 LA Newsletter 3