The Academy for Character Education
ACE develops and enhances strong character by working collaboratively with families, utilizing an integrated classical curriculum, and personalizing education to challenge students academically.
The Academy for Character Education (ACE) is a fully accredited K–12 tuition-free public charter school located in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
ACE provides several programs that center around four pillars of learning
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Character development
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Home-linked partnerships with our families
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Individualized course selection & placement testing
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Classical Education model
ENROLLING FOR 26/27
We have options for families looking for alternatives in education. Our programs offer variety, flexibility, and academics. Learn more by completing the initial Inquiry/Application Form. We have openings in all programs!
Enrollment for 2026-27 is Open!
New families can choose to enroll in any of our four programs:
ACE Preparatory Academy, the ACE Honors Program, ACE Foundations, or ACE Prep@Home.
Prospective and interested families, please complete the following:
1. Sign up on the Inquiry/Application Form. Completing this form provides ACE with initial information to contact you and/or notify you of special events.
2. For information about Prep/Honors (on-site) or Prep@Home (remote learning using ACE curriculum), contact Mrs. Sahnow (Mrs.Sahnow@AceClassicalEd.org).
For information about Foundations (remote learning using self-selected curriculum), contact Mrs.Lystrup (Mrs.Lystrup@ACEClassicalEd.org).
3. Upon registering, family will attend parent-teacher meeting with teachers, go over new materials, plan daily schedules and discuss class expectations.
Prep/Honors Parent Orientation 2026
Parents- this one's for you if your child is enrolled in our in-person program.
Join us Tuesday, September 1st.
Orientation Schedule
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. or 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Meet ADs and pick up book boxes in classrooms; pick up/exchange uniforms (choose when to come and pick up your items)
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Main Event! Orientation in gym (grab and go dinner available for parents); Topics: Back to School overview, Positive Parenting, subject specific changes and updates, new state mandates, etc.
Childcare available- check with Mrs. Sahnow
Records Requests
Email: Mrs.Sahnow@ACEClassicalEd.org
Fax: 541-942-7884
Mail: ACE, 809 S. 10th St. Cottage Grove, OR 97424
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