Our microschool is a modern spin on the one-room schoolhouse consisting of blended age groups, experienced educators, curated curriculum, and highly personalized instruction with real-world applications.

Ellemercito Academy is an independent microschool founded in 2021 with the simple goal of providing students with a living, highly tailored, and transformative education. Each student's academic and social-emotional development holds equal value and a holistic, trauma-informed, and experiential learning approach is taken to meet individual needs. Educating students both in a relevant and meaningful manner coupled with an engaging, project and place-based model is at the core of who we are. We provide a small teacher to student ratio, individualized learning plans for all students, exceptionally personalized, differentiated instruction, and unique field trip/world schooling opportunities that all focus on student-centered learning.

Classes begin at 8:15am-2:15pm M-W. There is an option of blended learning from home with a teacher on Thursdays and Fridays are reserved for adventuring, family time, or passion projects.

ELA, math, social studies, science, Spanish, P.E., and art with occasional special guest instructors/professionals

Students will learn content in a group setting and also work independently. Ellemercito Academy uses LAUSD curriculum coupled with a variety of supplemental materials including STEAM projects, special guest speakers, and a plethora of resources at our fingertips. We follow a hybrid model approach utilizing the best research-based technological practices while highly valuing tangible books, penmanship, and analogs of all forms.

Seton testing is offered to students in the spring and parents can opt out if needed. Transcripts are also available upon request.

We do not offer an after-school program at this time; however, tutoring is available to students.

Ellemercito Academy is not standards-centered, but student-centered. However, we do test in order to determine the efficacy of the instruction and learning taking place. As the learning continues, students will be assessed on their progress through formative and summative assessments with individualized learning goals. Any Assignment/test below a 69% requires a parent signature. The goal is for students to achieve mastery before moving on to the next higher-level concept. We believe our students are more than a quantified measurement, therefore letter grades are not the only means used to assess progress. Rather, students are also assessed through discussion, projects, daily work, and useful progress monitoring techniques.

Our goal is to make microschooling accessible and equitable for all students. Scholarships are limited at this time; however, a sliding scale option is available and income-based. Please email info@ellemercito.academy to learn more.

Twice a month and parents are welcome to attend if there is availability.