When I toured ACS I knew I liked the concept of pre-K through 8th grade for so many reasons and yet I had no idea of how magnificent this would be for my second-&-third-grade children. They are in awe of their upper classmates and then love being the big, guiding forces to the younger ones. It's the very best of mentoring. They more easily receive and give loving guidance. They conduct themselves with pride knowing that they are a good example for those coming up behind them. Their feelings of belonging and purpose have skyrocketed!