🇺🇸 Memorial Day for Kids and Teens: Honoring, Learning, and Reflecting Across Grades K–12 Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is a day of national remembrance—a time to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States military. For students of all ages, it’s an [...]

🎓 College-Bound and Confident: High School Summer Programs at Excel Academy High school is a time of big goals and even bigger transitions. Whether your student is preparing for college entrance exams, sharpening academic writing, or trying to stay ahead in math, summer is the perfect time to build skills without the stress of a [...]

✍️ Middle School Mastery: Writing, Reading & Critical Thinking This Summer The middle school years (grades 6–8) are a critical time for academic growth. Students are transitioning from learning the basics to mastering higher-level thinking—especially when it comes to writing and communication. At Excel, our Summer Programs for Grades 6–8 help students strengthen core literacy [...]

✏️ Build Strong Readers and Confident Writers This Summer with Excel Academy Reading and writing are at the heart of every subject in school—and the earlier children master these skills, the more successful and confident they become in the classroom and beyond. At Excel, our Phonics and Writing Summer Programs are specially designed for K–5 [...]

🚀 High School Year-End Game Plan: How to Wrap Up Strong and Launch into Summer Success The end of the school year in high school isn’t just a finish line—it’s a launch pad. Whether your teen is just starting 9th grade or heading into senior year, this moment is an opportunity to reflect, recharge, and [...]

🎓 Grades 6–8 End-of-Year Tips: Reflect, Refocus, and Recharge for a Strong Summer The end of the school year brings a wave of emotions for middle schoolers—relief, excitement, and maybe even a little stress. For students in grades 6–8, this transition is more than just the end of another year—it’s a critical step toward high [...]

🎉 K–5 End-of-the-Year Tips: Celebrate Growth, Maintain Momentum, and Prep for Summer Success The final weeks of the school year are filled with excitement, emotion, and sometimes a bit of chaos—especially for families with younger learners. Whether your child is wrapping up their first year of school or heading into upper elementary grades, the end [...]

Master the Digital SAT: Excel’s Summer Bootcamp 2025 Target August & October Tests with Confidence The SAT may be changing, but college admissions are still competitive—and smart test prep can make all the difference. Whether your teen is aiming for a top-tier school, National Merit recognition, or scholarship eligibility, our Digital SAT Summer Bootcamp is [...]

Build Smarter Thinkers This Summer: New York Times Fusion Class Read Deeply. Write Boldly. Think Critically. In a world full of information, it’s more important than ever for students to be thoughtful readers, strong writers, and clear thinkers. This summer, our New York Times Fusion Class invites curious and capable students to dive into current [...]

Keep Kids Reading All Summer: How to Spark Summer Reading Motivation Fun Books. Fresh Voices. Big Imagination. Summer is the perfect time for kids to relax—but it’s also a crucial time to keep their reading habits strong. Without regular practice, students can lose up to a month or more of reading progress over the summer. [...]