Elite Academic Academy-Mountain Empire has earned the honor of becoming a California Distinguished School.
This honor is a prestigious two-year honor given to the state’s top-performing schools using performance indicators specified on the California School Dashboard. This is only possible due to the innovative and collaborative efforts of our fantastic teaching staff, students, parents, classified staff, community partners, and the administrative team!
SOAR SUMMER PROGRAM DATES
July 3rd-Aug. 2nd
K-3rd
4th – 8th
GRADES 10-12 by Invite & Induction Only.
The high school National Honor Society (NHS) is an esteemed and prestigious club that recognizes and celebrates academic excellence, leadership, service, and character among high school students. Founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, the NHS serves as a platform to honor students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in these areas. Membership in the National Honor Society is typically invitation-based and requires students to meet stringent academic criteria. To be eligible, students must maintain a high GPA, exemplifying a commitment to scholarship and academic success. Additionally, candidates are evaluated on their leadership skills, demonstrated through active participation in school and community activities. The NHS also places a strong emphasis on service, seeking students who have shown a dedication to making positive contributions to their communities through volunteer work and civic engagement. Once inducted, members participate in various activities and projects that reflect the organization’s commitment to service and leadership. This may include organizing community service initiatives, tutoring fellow students, and contributing to school events. NHS members often take on leadership roles within the school, acting as role models and advocates for academic achievement and community service.
Host: Ms. Yazdani
Club Dates: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month
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K-8TH GRADE
The Filmmakers Fellowship is a dedicated group of students who are passionate about the art of filmmaking. The club is a sphere of support for members to get advice on filmmaking and exchange new ideas with one another.
Students will create their own films and showcase them to the Elite community at the end of the academic year.
Host: Cienamon Bailey
Club Dates: Every other Tuesday at 3:15pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information
K-8TH GRADE
In the Art Club we are going to spend the year learning about the different elements of art. As we learn about the elements of art, we will look at masterpieces through different lenses and create our own. We encourage all members to share what they create during our meetings as well.
Art Club will also be hosting 3 field trips this year. Two of them are virtual, and one is in-person at the Getty in June.Â
Host: Teresa Fleming
Club Dates: Every other Wednesday at 1 PM
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information
K-5TH GRADE
The Kindness Club We believe in the power of kindness. Each member of the Kindness Club learns the importance of kindness and plans ways to spread kindness throughout our school community and beyond. We also participate in the Great Kindness Challenge and World Kindness Day. Together we can make a difference – one kind act at a time.
Host:
Antonette Sims & Jeannelle Reeves
Club Dates:
K-2nd | Every other Monday from 12:00pm – 12:30pm
3rd – 5th | Every other Monday from 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
ALL GRADES
Elite is committed to providing direct intentional actions to support our student-athletes in the growth and development of their academics and athletics. Ms. Baker takes time to work with our student-athletes on these actions in her Peak Performance Huddle on Friday afternoons. They will work on Finding the balance skills and actions to help ensure student-athletes have successful weeks and continue to excel in both athletics and academics. Come find out what the new excitement is about! All Elite middle school student-athletes, no matter what their academy, are encouraged to join at 12pm and high school student-athletes at 12:30pm. Zoom meeting links are in Parent Square or contact Ms. Baker at [email protected] for a Google invite to your calendar.
Hosts:
Kristy Baker
Club Dates:
Every Friday:
12pm Middle School
12:30am High School
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
ALL GRADES
Peak Performance Coaches spend 2 sessions through a Zoom Meet & Greet to introduce students to different sports and get them connected with community partners in their areas. These community partners will be where they learn and play in person. Tennis, Jhu Jitsu, soccer, baseball, softball and so much more!
Hosts:
Kristy Baker & Andy Allanson
Club Dates:
Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1pm
September 18th and 25th – Soccer, Baseball, and Softball
September 19th and 26th – Golf, Tennis and Equestrian (this will replace the Clubs)
September 20th and 27th – Wrestling, MMA and Boxing
October 2nd and 9th- Cheer and Gymnastics
October 3rd and 10th- Basketball and Football
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES: 6-8
Middle School Hangout is open to all 6th-8th grade students. They will have the opportunity to make new friends and chat with old ones through fun activities and games.
Hosts:
School Counselors
Club Dates:
Every other Thursday at 12pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
ALL GRADES
Hosts:
Kristy Baker and Andy Allanson
Club Dates:
Starts after the Winter Break
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
ALL GRADES
Explore new songwriting techniques, learn ways to inspire your creativity, and collaborate with other student songwriters and musicians in Elite’s own Songwriting Club! Led by professional musician and international award-winning songwriter Derik Nelson, students will gather weekly in a positive and supportive environment to workshop new song ideas, get answers to questions about the music industry, and be empowered with the tools to write their own original song. Each student will have the opportunity to present their new song to the world as part of a special end-of-semester Virtual Concert hosted live by Derik.
Host:
Derik Nelson
Club Dates:
Fridays from 1 – 2:30pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES: 6-12
All students are welcome to join our Esports club! Students will not only work together in a gaming setting, but will also learn about the massive Esports ecosystem and all of the career pathways connected to it thanks to our partnership with NASEF.
Hosts:
Justin Diaz & Sam Keeley
Club Dates:
2pm starting on September 12th – Weekly on Tuesdays.
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES 1-5
Lunch Bunch is open to all 1st-5th grade students. They will have the opportunity to make new friends and chat with old friends through fun games and activities.
Hosts:
School Counselors
Club Dates:
2nd Tuesdays/month at 12pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES 6-12Â
Here in K-Club we listen to K-Pop, discuss K-Dramas, play games, share our albums, and scrapbook together! Whether you already love all things Korean culture, or are just curious about K-Pop, everyone is welcome to join and meet new friends :)! Hope to see you there!
Host/Email:
Katie Pollock & Jean Kim
Antonella Cavazos and Cindy Nowland-Medina
Club Dates:
Every other Tuesday at 3 pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES: 9-12Â
High School students get together to find fellow elite students that are taking similar classes, can help with studying material and get helpful tips from Mrs. Makkai. There is a group chat going with all students in order to encourage a good academic schedule and hold everyone accountable for their projects.
Hosts:
Cindy Nowland Medina & Karen Makkai
Club Dates:
The Club starts on September 14th, we are closed November 23rd, December 21st, 28th, January 4th, February 15th, March 14th, The last date is June 6th.
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES: 5, 7, 9
The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is a comprehensive, health-related physical fitness battery of tests for students in California. The State Board of Education designated the FITNESSGRAM® as the PFT for students in California public schools. The test has five parts that show a level of fitness that offer a degree of defense against diseases that come from inactivity. The test results can be used by students, teachers, and parents. The FITNESSGRAM® consists of five fitness areas: Aerobic Capacity, Abdominal Strength and Endurance, Upper Body Strength and Endurance, Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility and Flexibility. The FITNESSGRAM® results are one piece of information students and their families can use, along with other information, to monitor overall fitness. The results are also useful for schools to monitor their physical education programs. The PFT is given to all students enrolled in a California public school in grades five, seven, and nine. Students with disabilities should be given as much of the test as each student’s physical condition permits. The PFT is a physical fitness test and requires every student in grades five, seven, and nine to perform a series of physical tasks
Host/Email:
Andy Allanson
Club Dates:
3rd Wed of each month @ 1pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
ALL GRADES
The Quest Crew is centered on introducing a life of outdoor recreation to our students and families. New to nature? Tenderfoot or seasoned trekker, all are welcome to join on Quest Crew outings. The natural world is a giant classroom full of endless opportunities to learn something new – what will you find? Join the crew and discover life through nature.
Host/Email:
Tom Olson
[email protected]
Club Dates:
Second Wednesday of the month @ 1 PM
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES: 1- 6
Do you want to be better at drawing? Have you given painting a try? Does sculpture and carving intrigue you? Have you ever knit, or crocheted? These are the kinds of things we will be doing in the Elite CreativeSpace Club!
Host/Email:
Lena Olson
[email protected]
Club Dates:Â
3rd Wednesday of the month @ 4pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information
ALL GRADES
Be a part of our student lead podcast team. Mr. Smith guides this student lead podcast teaching students interviewing techniques, audio fundamentals, live video framing, and promotion of the podcast.
Host/Email:Â
Nolan Smith, Cindy Lou, and Nowland Medina
[email protected]
Club Dates:
Thursdays at 3pm, alternating between meetings and recordings.
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES K-5Â
Rad Readers is a book club for all students! In our meetings we have discussions, games, and it is a great way to connect with other book lovers. Throughout the semester, the club will be reading a book and then discussing it in the Zoom meetings every 2 weeks. This club is student lead and teacher supported. We hope to host another Rad Reader field trip this year.
**Note: books are typically geared towards 3rd-5th graders. If you have a younger student then a family member can read the book with them so they can engage in the story.
Host/Email:
Sarah O’Connor, Solana Gregg and Ava Maturo
[email protected]
Club Dates:
Tuesdays at 3pm bi weekly
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information
ALL GRADES
If you enjoy watching and talking about anime with your peers this is the club for you. We also create our very own anime storylines and explore the creativity of the world of anime.
Host:
Melvin Thomas
[email protected]
Club Dates:
2nd tuesday of the month 1pm-1:30pm
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information.
GRADES: 9-12
The goal would be to connect with other Elite High School Students who have had the experience of taking classes at the community college. We would talk about our experience, share helpful tips and strategies, and offer Zoom study sessions for accountability. Being a high school student at a community college can also be scary or can cause some anxiety, so I have a community college counselor to an EAA high school counselor who is willing to provide general support and strategies from time to time.
Host/Email:
Amanda Bobczynski & Eliana Hellon
[email protected]
Club Dates:
Friday at 12:00 noon once a month
Visit Parent Square for the Zoom link and more information
All Elite 6-12 students are welcome to join a reading club led by student host. Students read a selected book each semester and discuss!
Grades 6-12
Host/Email: Danielle Gregus
Club Dates: 1 PM First Wednesday on the month
For current equestrian members and any one interested in learning about becoming a part of the team! Coach Andy will be reviewing the components of Elite equestrian, and team members will get to recap their riding experience over the last month with fellow team members. Come and learn about Elite Equestrian & Riding Club and discuss your latest ride!
All Grades
Host/Email: Andy Allanson
Club Dates:
Equestrian Club All Times are at 1 PMÂ
3rd Thursday
Join your fellow bakers with Ms. Steele and Ms. Wright in participating in up to three monthly baking challenges! You will enjoy the company of like-minded students while exchanging recipes, learning new baking techniques in live demos, and practicing making everything from cookies and cakes to ice cream and pies!
Grades 6-12
Host/Email: Ashly Steele
Club Dates: All Times are at 1 PM
Every other Friday