Pacific Trails teaches 7th and 8th grade next door to Canyon Crest Academy, and 7th grade asks more of students than elementary school did. Our tutors are UC San Diego students who help Pacific Trails students with their classes and with staying organized.
Tell us about your student, and we’ll match them with a UC San Diego tutor who fits.
We tutor math, English, science and history. Sessions are one-on-one, at your home in Pacific Highlands Ranch or Carmel Valley, or online.
Meet our tutors.
Samantha
Pursuing a Ph.D. inBioengineering
Tutors Biology · Chemistry · Math
- Research in deep learning for assistive robotics
- President’s Undergraduate Research Award
Raquel
StudiesBiology
Tutors Math · Spanish · Writing
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- Bilingual teaching experience in Spanish
Anna
StudiesNeuroscience
Tutors Biology
- Research internship in Hamburg, Germany
- Governor’s Scholars Award recipient
Daniel
StudiesElectrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Tutors Math · Physics · Computer science
- High-school valedictorian
- STEM education minor and after-school tutoring
Preston
StudiesApplied Mathematics
Tutors Math · Calculus · Computer science
- Mathematics research fellow
- Presented at the Young Mathematicians Conference
Evan
StudiesPhysics & Applied Mathematics
Tutors Math · Physics · Calculus
- Independent research in machine learning for quantum computing
- 4.0 GPA in Physics & Applied Mathematics
Lesly
StudiesMathematics & Computer Science
Tutors Math · Computer science · Spanish
- Java and Python programming
- Game development and interactive software projects
The honors math test
San Dieguito lets strong math students skip ahead: a 6th grader can take an optional test in the spring to start 7th grade in the honors version of the 8th grade course. Pacific Trails has been one of the sites where the test is given. The passing score has been 70 percent in recent years, and there are no retakes. A few months of tutoring in 6th grade helps a student decide whether to try, and prepares them if they do.
Staying in honors
For students already in an honors math course, the district’s rule is simple. San Dieguito recommends that a student with an A or B continue in honors the next year, and that a student with a C move to the regular course. Weekly sessions give students time to go over mistakes, practice new material and prepare for tests. Learn more about our San Diego math tutoring.
Our middle school tutors, in parents’ own words
All reviewsFind a coding tutor“I have been absolutely impressed by her lessons over the past few months. Lily also loves working with her. She has been making great progress with her programming and writing.”
“I find your tutor quality to be excellent and a perfect fit!”
Find a math tutor“Second, our tutor connected with my 8th grade son immediately. What we needed was a mentor and homework coach, to engage my son and keep him focused to ensure concepts were cemented in cranking out homework.”
Choosing a high school
Torrey Pines High School is the neighborhood high school for Pacific Trails. In 8th grade, families decide whether to stay with it or request a place at Canyon Crest Academy next door or at San Dieguito Academy. Both hold a lottery when more students apply than there are seats. Whichever school your student attends, our tutors help them arrive ready.
Tell us a little about your Pacific Trails student, and we’ll find the right tutor.
Tell us about your student, and we’ll match them with a UC San Diego tutor who fits.