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Your Guide to K-12 Education in California

California is home to over 6 million K-12 students, all learning under one statewide academic framework. Whether your child is struggling in math or English, preparing for assessments, or trying to stay ahead in a competitive district, understanding how California measures learning matters.

At APLUS America, we provide personalized online tutoring that follows the US Common Core Standards, so your child practices exactly what schools and state tests expect at each grade level, while working at a pace that works for them.

How APLUS America Helps Close the Gap

✔ Aligned to US Common Core - same structure schools use
✔ Targets the biggest academic weaknesses first (Math + Reading skills)
✔ Weekly adaptive learning - lessons change based on progress
✔ Measurable progress parents can see
✔ Works for public, private, charter & homeschool students

California School Calendar

California does not operate on one statewide school calendar, each district sets its own schedule.

However, most public schools follow a similar structure:

  • School Starts: Mid-August
  • Thanksgiving Break: 1 week in November
  • Winter Break: Late December–early January
  • Spring Break: March or April
  • School Ends: Late May / mid-June
  • CAASPP Testing: Mid-March through late May

Full calendar overview: here

How It Works

Step 1
Student Assessment


Every child learns at a different pace and has different tutoring needs. We assess your child to identify what your child does and does not know, including the knowledge gaps holding your child back.

Step 2
Personalized Learning


Every week we create a new online lesson plan especially for your child. Our lesson plans target the knowledge gaps, so that they are ready to forge ahead. No guessing what to do next, simply log in and do the lessons set especially for you.

Step 3
Tutor Support


Our interactive lesson plans are supported by our tutor team. Just pick up the phone and speak to one of tutors to discuss your child’s progress. Kids can even speak to our tutors for extra help with any question on the program.

Step 4
Rewards & Motivation


Earn points as you learn. Cash in points for real rewards such as iTunes vouchers. It is amazing how effective a little reward and recognition can be.

How APLUS America Helps Close the Gap

✔ Aligned to CA Common Core - same structure schools use
✔ Targets the biggest academic weaknesses first (Math + Reading skills)
✔ Weekly adaptive learning - lessons change based on mastery
✔ Measurable progress parents can see - not empty grade reports
✔ Works for public, private, charter & homeschool students

California School Calendar

California does not operate on one statewide school calendar, each district sets its own schedule.

However, most public schools follow a similar structure:

Full calendar overview: here

Our Tutoring Programs Include:

35,000+
questions
200+
tests
1,500+
lessons
65+
games
Math & English Wiz
tutor helpline

Why California Families Choose APLUS America

Enter your details to receive 2 weeks free tutoring

+By entering your details, you give APLUS America permission to contact you to discuss its tutoring via phone, SMS and/or email and record such communication for training and compliance purposes. You understand that the 2 weeks free tutoring is only available to children that have not previously received any free tutoring from APLUS America.


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APLUS America supports students anywhere in California, including:

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Whether your child needs to catch up, stay on track, or get ahead, APLUS America gives them the personalized, grade-level aligned support they need to succeed in any California school.

   

Enter your details to receive 2 weeks free tutoring

+By entering your details, you give APLUS America permission to contact you to discuss its tutoring via phone, SMS and/or email and record such communication for training and compliance purposes. You understand that the 2 weeks free tutoring is only available to children that have not previously received any free tutoring from APLUS America.

Student Success Stories

I saw APLUS advertise on social media. I kept watching it and wondering if it would help my son (who is behind in reading). We have been doing it for about 2 months now. He had a review at school and there is noticeable improvement on his reading.

APLUS is designed to have the kids do the reading as if it were a game. It is fun and interactive. If you need live tutor help you can connect with them easily. The kids can earn real prizes by doing well and collecting points.

We have regular check in's with the tutors to make any necessary adjustments and can contact them any time in between. It is so good because you can do it any amount of time on your own time; as long as you complete the assignments given each week. This is amazing because sometimes my son is really into it and sometimes he isn't. So we have the flexibility to do it when it works for us. This has been so good that I have added my 1st grader on the Reading program and this week just added Math for them both to help them stay ahead and do well.
Libby Spanovich View on Google
Highly recommended. Aplus America did the miracle for my son. He was struggling with Math and English so we enrolled him in the program. I was not sure if the online format will yield results but in two months my son made significant improvements. Seeing his progress was so amazing and I am grateful to Aplus America for making the much needed difference in the academic life of my son at his crucial age. I will highly recommend Aplus America. Elizabeth Adebayo View on Google
When signing up with Aplus. I was so skeptical because my son doesn't do so well with online/computer classes. I was scared he wouldn't be able to handle it. I was looking for a physical teacher who would come in to teach him but the rep I spoke with encouraged me to give it a trial. She said the first week is free and if I don't like it then he can stop, so I took the leap of faith and I am absolutely grateful I did. Nifemi is doing so well. He is picking up so fast. I can't imagine the amount of progress he has made in 1month. This is surreal. The classes are so easy to navigate, the instructors check up frequently, there is someone available to talk to and it is very affordable. I recommend Aplus America to any struggling student!! Saira Imtiaz View on Google
I love having specific amount of work to fulfil for the kiddo, he's enjoying the lessons and already doing considerable better in school! Nadia Richards View on Google
This is an amazing tutoring program. The lessons are extremely interactive, which make it easy for my daughter to learn. I would highly recommend Aplus America for your child's needs in Math and Language Arts. Demetra Elder View on Google
My daughter improved so much in such a short period of time. She went from hating and crying over math to being confident in her school class. The only thing I didn't like was I wished the tutors would call once a week or so and go over the lessons or problems they struggle with or got below 60% on because I don't know until after the fact. I do like that they could call in and get help though. And it was something I could do to help them and not have to shuffle them to a tutor or a place for help. It helped this busy mom a ton! Destiny Schroeter View on Google
My daughter started math and English classes at Aplus America at the age 4.5 yrs old. Before started, she knows phonic sounds, all alphabets, numbers 1-50. I initially wanted her to try and see how she does for the first 2 weeks but my daughter loves the classes so much. She wakes me up early in morning to do math and English. She started reading 3 words sentences, she started doing grade 1 math and English. Dickey Thukhotsong View on Google
My kids and I are so happy to know Aplus America on line tutorial, with that said I want to say my kids have developed great confidence working on their own it's exciting for them too. Also they encourage/motivate kiddos by giving them points once they get to a certain high level of points kids get gift card. Also the follow up called and support is consistent so I want to say thank you and will definitely refer to my friends and family!! Elisabeth W View on Google
Aplus has made a huge difference in our household. My kiddos look forward to their lesson plans and earning prizes, and the tutors have been absolutely amazing. It only took a few short days to teach my daughter to tell time, when it took me months of trying. Will be keeping the kiddos enrolled for a long while. Cierah J View on Google
My daughter has greatly improved since she started working on the lessons sent. The repetition really helps to reinforce all that she has learnt and makes it easy to remember in her school work. She recently did a State benchmarking assessment, and she did great in both English and Math. She has moved from the 20th percentile to the 70th percentile, which shows great improvement. I'm happy with the results and happy with A Plus America. Sly K View on Google
I Believe i found the right fix for my 11 year old with Aplus America. Their grading system encourages your child to do better by providing the kids with incentives, should your child have any difficulties with the curriculum that was given you have an amazing group of tutors to assist them our is Ms. Alisha and if we could give her 5 stars all across the board we will . Thank you! Marcia J View on Google
Aplus America is the best tutoring experience I've had for my kids! They both have had a remarkable improvement! I'm so very pleased and will continue using this company! Taylor Bellomy View on Google
My son has shown growth in math within a few months. He's struggled in all 3 quarters of school. This last quarter he received 79% and passing. I'm so proud of him, and thankful to Aplus America. It's well worth the money. Koa J View on Google
I am so grateful to Aplus America. The tutors are so patient with the students, they relate well with the parents. I love it that they always check in with us about how our son is doing. Our son struggled with his academic performance but now he is doing very well, his grades improved. Thank you Aplus America. Milsaint Z View on Google
We are having a wonderful experience with Aplus America Tutoring! We absolutely LOVE our tutor Tara!!!! She is a wonderful source of support and is on point with her advisement for my son's needs. I highly recommend Aplus America's program to anyone who needs help getting their child back on track!!! Mechelle L View on Google
My kids love this program! The website is kid-friendly. The topics and the tutorials are easy for the kids to understand. APLUS America has helped my kids more than any other program we have used in the past. I highly recommend APLUS America. Uchenna E View on Google
APLUS America Math brought our 3 children from struggle street to success. A change in school program led us to find out all 3 of our children were up to 18 months behind in Math! Our eldest was going into grade 7 but had gaps back to grade 5 level, and our twins into grade 6 and had gaps at grade 4 level! Amanda Bude
Finally found what we need!! APLUS America is what I have been looking for in a tutoring program for years! It has taken my 9 year old back to basics and is beginning to fill the holes in her knowledge. Every week I see she is making an improvement. I could not be happier with the program, easy to use and great tasks. I highly recommend it for anyone who's child is struggling. Emily D
Impressed by this online tutoring program! After struggling for a while in yr 9 math my daughter is now addressing her learning gaps and can improve on certain topics in her own time. I have seen her confidence grow and she gets so excited when she gets it right. The program offers clear instructions and hints to aid the student and there is enough repetition to support the learnings. I highly recommend APLUS America. Daniela A
Can't live without this program!!! My daughter loves working through these lessons which has given back her self-confidence and a passion for learning. The weekly reports and follow up calls give me an understanding of her progress and see where she has learning gaps that can be worked on! It's such a wonderful progressive program that's so easy and fun to use they achieve results quickly. Life changing!! Marianne G
Massive Turning point Just wanted to share how APLUS America helped me in a massive way. I was in such a hard place with my children and their education after the loss of their dear mother, who home schooled them. After years of interruption, trauma and hardship, I found this program and its wonderful staff. They help me gain a steady routine, support me along the way and most of all the children are doing great and ready to enrol at a school in their respective year levels. The kids love doing the work and are learning while having fun. APLUS America has given us a massive turning point in life. I'm so thankful for you all. I highly and absolutely recommend APLUS America to anyone. Ross
Massive Turning point Just wanted to share how APLUS America helped me in a massive way. I was in such a hard place with my children and their education after the loss of their dear mother, who home schooled them. After years of interruption, trauma and hardship, I found this program and its wonderful staff. They help me gain a steady routine, support me along the way and most of all the children are doing great and ready to enrol at a school in their respective year levels. The kids love doing the work and are learning while having fun. APLUS America has given us a massive turning point in life. I'm so thankful for you all. I highly and absolutely recommend APLUS America to anyone. Ross