ACE Classes
Our ACE academic, music, and enrichment classes help Acers discover new interests and build important academic and life skills.
See all of our classes below.
Our Top Academic ACE Classes
Our Academic ACE Classes are designed to teach Acers foundational skills in every core subject and guide them towards the highest academic level.
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Elementary Writing Class goes over making sure essays are banging.
High School and Junior is Literary History: Reading and Writing
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Grades: Best for Lower Elementary, Open to All Grades
Schedule:Schedule coming soonOur Abacus Class teaches the Japanese Abacus and Anzan (mental math) method — a proven system used in East Asia that helps children see math in their minds and solve algebra problems quickly and accurately.
Acers learn the technique behind using the abacus, which helps students confidently develop strong mental visualization, number sense, and algebra confidence. Over time, Acers can visualize the abacus to do math entirely in their heads — even large calculations — building a foundation for future success in advanced math and problem-solving.
Instructor: Mr. Dassel, who has reached the highest level in Japanese Soroban Abacus and the second-highest level in Anzan. “As someone who grew up learning Abacus, I know how significantly the methods can help solve big math problems quickly in my head. To this day, it feels great to be able to do quick mental math with 4, 5, 6, and higher digit numbers. It’s a joy to be able to impart this knowledge onto the younger generation as well!”
[Read more about how abacus training builds confident math brains]
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Grades: Elementary & Junior High / High School
Schedule:Schedule coming soonIn our Journalism class, our students work closely with their teacher to develop an ACE Newsletter every semester while learning to think critically, write clearly, and share their voices with confidence.
Elementary Division: Students learn the basics of journalism — interviewing, writing short article pieces, and reporting on World/National news. Every semester, they confidently use their voices to fill the ACE Newsletter with stories, photos, student highlights, and more.
Junior High & High School Division: Students go deeper into editorial writing, opinion pieces, and real-world reporting. They work together to publish a more advanced issue of our school paper that aims for local recognition and student press awards.
Through this class, students build writing and communication skills that will serve them in school and beyond.
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Grades: Elementary – High School
Schedule:Elementary: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM
Middle & High School:Schedule coming soon
Our ACE Writing Class helps students master every part of writing—from building clear, strong essays to expressing themselves creatively through stories and personal pieces.
Each grade level has its own writing workshop designed to match their skills and goals.Students will:
Strengthen grammar, structure, and idea development
Learn how to write persuasive, narrative, descriptive, and informative essays
Explore creative fiction and nonfiction writing
Practice editing and revision for clarity and polish
Whether preparing for school essays or discovering a love for storytelling, our writing program gives students the tools to write with confidence and purpose.
Mastering Musical Performance and Technique
Performance:
We want our students to learn songs they love, and play them with skill and passion like they’re on stage.
ACE holds two musical recitals per year and partners with senior centers for special performances.
We also offer free professional audio and video recording for students who want to perform on camera!
Our Youtube Channel Link
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All Grades | 30-Minute Sessions | All Skill Levels
At our ACE Piano classes, students learn real piano technique and music theory through songs they love, building a strong foundation while having fun every step of the way.
Every semester ends with a recital, where students proudly perform and celebrate their progress with friends and family.
Instructor: Ms. Rhea Smith
Ms. Rhea has obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance at [college name] and brings patience, enthusiasm, and expertise to every lesson.“My favorite thing is seeing students light up when they realize, I can play this!” — Ms. Rhea
Technique:
At ACE, our music students master:
Sight-reading music
Scales, chords, and theory
Hand coordination and posture
Expression and dynamics
Rhythm and timing
These skills are the foundation to a fruitful musical journey!
Our Top ACE Music Classes
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All Grades | 30-Minute Sessions | All Skill Levels | No Guitar Necessary
Our guitar class teaches acoustic and electric guitars through learning genres, technique, rhythm, and performance skills.
For younger students, we provide appropriately sized guitars so they can learn comfortably and safely. As they improve, students explore chords, melodies, and songs from different styles while gaining stage confidence at our Yearly Recitals.
Mr. Dassel, the guitar instructor, studied Music Therapy at New York University and is passionate about helping every student grow into a confident and expressive musician. “Every time one of my students realizes that they can play their favorite song on the guitar, acoustic or electric, it really makes my day!” - Mr. Dassel
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All Grades | 30-Minute Sessions | All Skill Levels | No Drum Set Needed
Our drum students gain rhythm, coordination, and percussion technique through learning their favorite songs. Students learn to keep time, read basic rhythms, and perform with confidence across a variety of genres and styles — from rock and pop to jazz.
We use electric drum sets, so students can practice comfortably and quietly without disturbing others.
Mr. Dassel, the guitar instructor, studied Music Therapy at New York University and is passionate about helping every student grow into a confident and expressive musician. “In my opinion, the drums is the most natural instrument to learn. I love to see how playing the drums deepens my students’ relationship with music.” - Mr. Dassel
Our Top Enrichment Classes
Learning New Skills— Beyond the Standard School Curriculum.
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Grades: Elementary / Junior High & High School
Schedule:Schedule coming soonOur Coding Class helps students think logically, solve problems, and create with technology. We teach students to understand the “why” behind computers — not just how to click and code.
Elementary Division: Students start with fun, visual coding tools like Scratch and Code.org to learn basic commands, loops, and conditionals. They design their own games, animations, and stories, building a strong foundation in logic and digital creativity that prepares them for real coding languages later on.
Junior High & High School Division: Our advanced students learn the building blocks towards coding languages like Python, JavaScript, and HTML, working on projects that challenge them to plan, problem-solve, and code independently. We focus on helping them develop the skills and confidence for AP Computer Science, school projects, and beyond — with an emphasis on understanding and thinking like real programmers.
Coding at Ace isn’t just about computers — it’s about learning how to think, build, and innovate.
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Grades 7–12 | Meets Twice a Month
Today’s students face intense competition — good grades alone aren’t enough. Colleges and employers look for applicants who show initiative, purpose, and a strong sense of self. This class helps students discover who they are and how to stand out. We guide them in exploring their interests, building meaningful experiences, and shaping a clear, authentic personal story for college and beyond.
In this class, students:
Reflect on their passions, strengths, and future goals to uncover potential majors and career directions.
Plan and develop activities, projects, and volunteer experiences that strengthen their résumés and highlight leadership and initiative.
Learn how to organize and present their achievements professionally in résumés and college applications.
Write and refine personal statements and essays that express their voice and individuality.
Gain practical insight into how to connect their current choices with long-term academic and career goals.
By blending self-discovery with strategic experience-building, students leave this class with a clearer direction, a stronger profile, and the confidence to present themselves as outstanding college applicants and future professionals.
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Schedule: Thursdays 2:00 P.M. - 6: 00 P.M. (1 hour classes)
Korean is one of the fastest-growing languages in the world — and learning it opens doors to new cultures, ideas, and opportunities. From K-pop and media to travel and business, understanding Korean helps students connect with a global community.
Our Korean Language & Culture class focuses on building strong foundations in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students learn Hangul (the Korean alphabet), practice real conversation, and explore modern and traditional Korean culture in fun, interactive ways.
Students will:
Master Hangul and basic sentence patterns.
Build vocabulary and conversation skills through guided activities.
Learn about Korean culture, customs, and modern life.
Gain confidence to use Korean in real situations.
The goal is simple — to help every student communicate clearly, appreciate another culture, and grow as global learners.
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Schedule:Schedule coming soon
In our Art Class, students will work with our artist instructor to learn the basics of drawing, painting, watercolor, and sculpting. They’ll practice using color, shape, and space to make their ideas come alive. Each project is designed to help students think creatively while improving their technique.
Learn step-by-step techniques for painting and drawing.
Try out different materials and styles to find what they enjoy.
Build patience and focus through hands-on projects.
Create a collection of original artwork by the end of the semester.
Our goal is to help every student feel confident, creative, and proud of what they make — while building a strong foundation of art skills that last.
