Acceleration Program

Our Acceleration program is the perfect space for students to get ahead of schedule by enrolling in ten credits worth of online A-G, NCAA-approved coursework. This is ideal for incoming 9th graders looking to get a headstart on their high school career, as well as for high-achieving 10th-12th grade students who want to extend their learning into the summer, engage in intensive high-interest courses, or earn community college credit while in high school.

Program Offerings

  • Weekly live sessions with specialized, credentialed content teachers
  • Learning lab hours for ongoing academic support
  • Weekly advisory groups focused on social-emotional learning (SEL)
  • Access to academic and emotional counseling resources as needed

  • Leadership opportunities
  • Virtual and in-person enrichment opportunities
  • Mailed enrichment boxes to extend student learning

Program Highlights

Intro to Creative Songwriting

Learn to play the ukulele and discover the joy of creating your own music with international award-winning singer/songwriter Derik Nelson. In this interactive course, students will learn the fundamentals of how to play their very own ukulele, as well as how to cure writer’s block forever by using Derik’s signature method of songwriting, which will empower them with the confidence and skills necessary to turn their feelings, emotions, and ideas into beautiful lyrics and melodies.

Level Up Summer College Series

Join Elite’s Level Up counselor, Ms. Theresa Rubio, for four interactive workshops focused on helping students search for colleges, become familiar with the UC application (including Personal Insight Questions), and navigate the financial aid process.