Academic Coaching Program

Elon Academy encourages scholars to enroll in academically-challenging high school courses and to be proactive in preparing for college. Scholars are supported in this endeavor by our Academic Coaching program and College Access Team (CAT) mentors.

By enrolling in honors and advanced placement courses, our scholars are more likely to gain admission to their preferred colleges or universities, excel academically, and successfully complete their degrees. However, these courses are more rigorous and demand advanced academic skills and consistent study habits. To support scholars in these courses, as well as others they may undertake, Elon Academy offers regular academic coaching across all core subjects—English, math, science, social sciences, and foreign languages. Additionally, academic coaching is available in other subjects as needed, including SAT/ACT preparation, accounting, sports medicine, music theory, psychology, and more.

Scholars may request a coach at any time, including during the Summer Academy, if they anticipate that their upcoming fall courses will be challenging and seek additional support to start strong. Scholars who demonstrate a pattern of difficulties in a class, as indicated by official progress reports and transcripts, will be proactively contacted by an appropriate coach and offered assistance, even if they have not made a request. Scholars who receive a grade below a “C” in any subject are required to work with a coach on a regular basis until their grades improve. Please fill out the Elon Academy Pathway Planning Form, if you would like to request a coach. 

The Academic Coaching Program is managed by Elon Academy staff, who are responsible for hiring, training, and supporting Elon University students to serve as coaches. The program is continuously evaluated and refined by Elon Academy staff to address the evolving needs of each scholar in the Academy.