Explorations Academy

"Legendary."
Mar 12th, 2020

My daughter has excelled at Explorations. Coming from a homeschool background, Explorations was a great fit for us. The teachers and staff are amazing.
Sep 15th, 2019

My son graduated from Explorations. The experience was very positive life changing in fact. The international travel, out door experiential education and relevant and interesting curriculum kept our son engaged. The staff proved to be excellent role models. I highly recommend this school.
Aug 9th, 2019

Our daughter graduated from Explorations Academy (EA) in the Spring of 2019, after attending since the middle of her 8th grade year. Bellingham public schools consistently disappointed us and was not a good fit for our student. Explorations was great for her and provided an environment where she developed her self confidence and learned to thrive as a student and as a person. We believe that EA positioned her well for success in whatever she decides to do next. During the 4 and a half years our daughter attended EA, the school went through a considerable amount of change and turmoil, including the departure of the founder / head of school. The school has emerged from that period of change and is thriving. The new head of school, Bacchus Taylor, taught at the school for 8 or 9 years before returning as the head of school, and has always been very popular with both students and parents.
Sep 11th, 2019

My kids just started their second year at Explorations and they couldn't wait to get back to school. They love the trips and hands-on activities, the close friendships they can forge in a small community, and the authentic approach to learning. Last year my son had an amazing trip to Vietnam that really expanded his knowledge range and interests. My middle schooler developed a strong friend group and a newfound interest in math. The school sets high expectations and the students seem genuinely motivated to meet and exceed those expectations, and they thrive in a social environment where trust and mutual respect are valued and practiced. The curriculum is rigorous but really engaging, the faculty are dedicated to their craft and to each of the students, and the trips and hands on approach to learning make for an enriching educational environment. I feel that my kids are being well prepared for a future (including college) as caring, competent, and well rounded adults.
Mar 3rd, 2019