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Peninsula

Academy

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Spring 2026 Program

College Counseling | 6th-11th

Our comprehensive college counseling services enable students to identify their passion and college dreams and pursue those goals with strategic planning and persistence. From selecting courses, building extracurricular profile, choosing colleges and majors, to editing essays, our counselors help each student unlock their full potential. Last year, 81% of our students were accepted by at least one of their top three choices, 44% by a Top 20, 81% by a Top 30, and 94% by a Top 50! Check our website for resources, tips, and past application results.

SAT Intensive Course

Whether you plan to take the SAT in March, May or June 2026, you will see immediate results with our SAT Intensive program, where you’ll get hands-on practice on real SATs and master proven strategies to ace each section.

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Schedule:

Saturday: Practice test (every other week) 1pm-4:30 pm 

Sunday: Class 2-5 pm 

Online SAT | Sunday 10 am-12 pm

In this results-oriented course, students will learn the most essential strategies for maximizing their scores. Topics include how to handle time pressure, speed reading, multiple choices, and how to identify the common patterns in “trap” answers. All materials are drawn from real SAT tests over the past five years, ensuring accurate and timely information.

SAT/ACT One-on-One Prep

Private sessions are available for SAT/ACT preparation. Tutors develop personalized lesson plans that address students’ needs for improvement. Students receive extra practice, instruction, and the one-on-one attention they need to succeed.

AP Macro/Microeconomics | 9th-11th

Our AP Macro/Microeconomics is designed for students who are interested in economics, finance, and business, and would like to challenge themselves by taking additional AP classes outside of school. Students will be prepared to take the two AP exams in May 2026.


Schedule:

Saturday, 3-5 pm

Online AP World History | Sat 4-6 pm

Students will study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the world from c. 1200 CE to the present. Students will analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments.

Competition Prep | 4-12th

Participating in competitions helps students flex their intellectual muscles, deepen their passion in their chosen field, and help them stand out in college admissions. We offer private and group classes for prestigious competitions in Math, Physics(F=Ma), Computer science(USACO),Economics, and Writing. Students are challenged to develop exceptional talents and encouraged to push to the limits of their academic abilities.

Young Writers Book Club | 2nd-7th

Book Clubs aim to provide students with interesting and good-quality books that they might never otherwise read. Students will also practice writing skills, brainstorming, outlining, and editing skills based on the club reading materials.​

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Schedule:

  • 1st: Phonics/Early Reading : Tuesday 3:30-4:30 pm

  • 2nd/3rd: Tuesday 4:30-5:30 pm

  • 4th/5th: Tuesday, 5-6:30 pm

  • 6th/7th: Friday, 4-5:30 pm

Advanced Math Club | 4th-8th

This program is designed for those who would like to aspire to a higher level of math skills. Our instructors are dedicated to stimulating enthusiasm and strengthening intuition in mathematical problem-solving. Many of our students have received Honor Roll certificates on the AMC 8, AMC 10 & AMC 12, been invited to AMIE, and also received perfect scores on Math Olympiads.

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Schedule:

  • 4/5th: Wednesday, 4-5:30 pm

  • 6th-8th: Friday, 4-5:30 pm

Dynamic Essay Writing | 6th-11th

This online class teaches the fundamentals of academic writing, with a focus on persuasive and analytical essays. There will be an emphasis on literary fiction, though nonfiction and poetry will also feature. Students will learn to identify themes and subtext, analyze characters, and discuss their relationships and goals. They will practice commenting on literary devices such as symbolism, metaphor, allegory, irony, and satire/social commentary. In this class, students will prepare for the writing competition, Scholastic Writing Competition and New York Times Writing Competition as well.

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Schedule:

6th/7th: Fri 3:30-5 pm

8th and up: Sat 1:30-3 pm

Speech and Debate | 1st-8th

Regardless of your academic aspirations, the oral and written communication skills you develop through public speaking help you excel in every walk of life! You become a better listener, note-taker, writer, speaker, and critical thinker. Be a Part of the Incredible Success of our Speech and Debate Program.

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Schedule:​

  • Mighty Voices(1st/2nd) | Thu 4-5:30pm 

  • Elementary Speech and Debate(3rd-5th) | Wed 4-6 pm 

  • Middle School Speech and Debate(6th-8th) | Wed 6:15-8:15 pm 

  • Middle School Debate Comprehensive(6th-8th) |Tue 4:30-6:30 pm 

  • Policy Debate Nationals Team (6th-8th) | Thursday 4:15-6:15 pm 

Contact us to enroll today!  

Office Telephone:  (310) 377-1297
For Korean and English text Kay: (310) 989-7557
For Chinese call Eebin: (310) 377-1297
office@penacad.com

734 SILVER SPUR, STE 108, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274

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