Acacia Academics
“…Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance…”
-Proverbs 1:5
Acacia Academics
Ministry Overview
Acacia Academics has been a long-standing ministry of Alliance Bible Church since 2009. For 15+ years, Acacia Academics has provided thousands of volunteer hours to hundreds of students from Ozaukee County, Washington County, and other neighboring areas by providing free academic support, career readiness, and life mentoring opportunities.
The acacia tree has been used for various purposes throughout history. However, its use for public gatherings to teach and share stories among communities is what makes this tree significant to us. Our vision is “Helping students grow in academics and character,” and we accomplish this by providing free mentoring to middle and high school students.
Hear What People say about Acacia Academics:
I am extremely grateful for the volunteers at Acacia Academics. They are very proactive with providing the extra help that my daughter needs to be successful in school. She has improved her grades and confidence in subjects that were sometimes a challenge. -Amy
My daughter struggled in a certain subject which led to very low confidence in it. Her mentor was so adept at seeing where she struggled and gave such helpful guidance and direction, in a way that never made her feel self-conscious-only encouraged. We are so grateful to her and this program. -Heidi
Our family is so thankful for the kindness and helpfulness of our son’s mentor! He took the time to get to know our child and then develop a plan to help our son be the most successful. Not only did our mentor work on academics with our son, but also character development. Thank you!
Meets Weekly, During the School Year
New Ministry Year Begins September 22, 2025.
Weekly, During The School Semesters
(Our program is closed during any inclement weather days and any days listed in the Cedarburg School District Calendar).
Mondays, Tuesday & Thursdays: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Wednesdays: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
We are a volunteer-led program.
Explore ways you can serve and support the students in our community!
Questions?
FAQ
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What is Acacia known for?
We are a ministry of Alliance Bible Church in Mequon, WI who has offered free educational support to students for over 15 years.
Who can participate in Acacia Academics?
Acacia Academics is available to middle and high school students from home schools, private schools, and public schools. From our dedicated team of volunteers, we try our best to pair a mentor to best fit your academic needs. If you need academic help, please fill out the student registration form.
If you are interested in volunteering with us as a mentor, please connect with us and fill out the mentor registration form.
When are sessions and for how long?
Our program is offered Monday-Thursday beginning at 2:30pm. Sessions are only an hour long and can be scheduled in the afternoon at 2:30pm – 6pm. You can select your preferred meeting time(s) when filling out a student or mentor registration form.
Who are the mentors and what subjects are offered?
Our mentors are diverse, but many of our volunteers are engineers, retired educators, or even high-achieving high school students. Mentors are passionate about helping students grow in academics & character. Some popular subjects for mentoring needs have been math, science, literature and Spanish but we encourage anyone with a specific need to let us know and we’ll try our best to find a mentor to pair you with!
Is it really free to attend, and is every student guaranteed a mentor?
YES! Our program is really FREE. We are thankful to be able to offer this service for free to our families and students in our community. While we can’t promise a mentor for every student, we try very hard to match students to mentors who are skilled in the area requested and have availability in their schedule.
Do you have a different question?
Contact Lisa at ljohnston@myabc.church
Mentor
Resources
Mentors, here are some great resources to get you started. As always, if you have questions, please contact Lisa and she will make sure you are equipped to help your student.
