Ashley
Porter

TESTIMONIALS

FROM STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Ashley’s SP classes have been miraculous for my son. He is gifted, but struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and dysgraphia. By 7th grade he was so burnt out at school we had to find something different for him. Ashley’s SP class [Algebra 2] is set up great for any 2e student. He did most of his work between 10pm-12am and also if he struggled a week with overstimulation; he could take that week off without being penalized. He has finished algebra, geometry, and algebra 2 with Ashley in two year, all with A’s. He also just did great on his first ACT as a Sophomore! Thank you, Ashley for helping even the hard kids!

My daughter has been with Mrs. Ashley for 3 years now and she couldn't be happier. Mrs. Ashley genuinely cares and makes a conscious effort to ensure her students understand and are able to apply the concepts taught. My daughter never feels rushed and is given ample time to understand what is being presented. Mrs. Ashley is very responsive to any questions my daughter has and responds via email or answers during office hours. We plan to rejoin her next year for Algebra 2. Thank you Mrs. Ashley for being an amazing teacher :)

As a parent, I’m constantly looking for classes that will provide my children with a strong foundation and help them to grow in the areas they struggle in. This search led me to BlueTent and Mrs. Ashley’s math classes. All three of my children have taken Mrs. Ashley’s math classes one after another, and I’ve witness firsthand the impact she’s had on them. My children would struggle and constantly tell me they didn’t like math, but after taking Mrs. Ashley’s math classes, they had a full 180 and their math scores have improved drastically! They absolutely love the class and the teacher! Mrs. Ashley is one the best teachers my kids have ever had. I highly recommend her and her classes!

BTO has been a very positive experience for me. It is easy to understand the format and to know how to do the assignments. I've been with the curriculum for 2 years, and am very satisfied with it.

Every week there is a live session where questions are answered, reviewing is done (if there is a quiz during that week), and what we are learning is practiced. There are usually 3-4 assignments every week and a quiz every other week. There is also a video lesson that teaches you the material in an easy, understandable way. BTO gives you documents to use when you watch the videos, in order to keep good, clear notes.
The teachers are very flexible, fun, and understanding. They answer questions relatively quickly and explain things well. My teacher has been engaging and invested her time into making sure that I was happy and learning.

BTO is a great format. I love how it is easy to work with. I hope whoever reads this chooses BlueTent Online!!

My daughter really enjoyed her year with Ms. Ashley for precalculus. Ms. Ashley is probably her favorite teacher thus far in her online homeschooling experience. :) Gosh, I wish I had discovered your school much earlier than I did. I would say that our experience with you has been our most successful. You run a terrific outfit.

My experience so far with Blue Tent Algebra 1 and Geometry has been a positive one. The format is easy to pick up and work with. They have introduced new topics and helped me learn them well.

This is my 2nd year enrolled at Blue Tent and I plan on enrolling every year until I graduate.
Every week (except for breaks) there is a live session, where they talk about what we're learning that week, and a review if there's a test later that week. However, the live sessions are not putting you to sleep. In my experience, the live sessions have been fun. They are optional to join, and there are two days to choose from. There are also office hours two days a week. I go to these if I'm stuck on an assignment, and when I go, the teacher hosting the meeting asks me what I'm having trouble with quickly.
The teachers are very flexible and get back to questions fairly quickly. You can send a message to them about any questions you might have on your assignments. They are also flexible, and have helped me when my internet isn't working, or if my browser is blocking me from seeing certain instructions.
The feedback for assignments/quizzes are easily readable and accessible. For the most part, the instructions on assignments and quizzes are easy to follow and understand. The assignments for the week are posted in a message at the beginning of the week, which makes it easy for me to manage time. On top of a few assignments every week, there is a video lesson you complete. There is about 1 hour worth of video time a week. Overall, it takes me about 5-6 hours to complete one week of work including the lesson and live session.

Blue Tent has worked out very well for me so far. I really love the format and how enthusiastic the teachers are about helping and teaching me. I feel that the teachers are invested in my learning, are kind, respectful, understanding, caring, and enjoy teaching. They always make me feel welcome and that they are excited to see me there! Choose Blue Tent!

Thank you so much for such an amazing year of Honors Geometry! This was my first "official" course of Geometry and I thoroughly enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for being so open to all of my questions and for just always being there for me if I was struggling—even through this time of your life that must be so hectic at times as your mother has cancer... (I'm praying for her!) As I said in the last question of my stats quiz, I really learned from you to live and go on in life even when life is hard. I really appreciate how you continued to teach despite the difficult time in your life... Thank you so much for being so organized and I really appreciated how you opened the week's work earlier as it allowed for me to plan my week earlier based on the amount of work given. You were the perfect teacher for me and you really passed your love for math on through all of your talks and videos! I hope that many more can learn from you as much as I did!

My favorite part of the class was how each and every video was clear and easy to follow and understand. I thought the materials were presented in an ideal way, and I was never unengaged while following along with the lectures. The guided notes really helped keep me on track as well, I also really enjoyed seeing the little math joes on the right side of the computer each week, I thought they were funny. One thing I learned from you this year, that is not math related, is that you have a funny dog who likes to talk. Thank you so much for teaching this class. I feel like I have understood everything well. I really appreciate it. Have a great summer!

After completing a traditional set of math courses, my son was looking for a different way to explore math, and Mrs. Ashley's self paced AP Statistics has been a great fit! It is obvious that Mrs. Ashley is passionate not only about the subjects she teaches, but also about her students. Even though he is not part of a live class, she has taken the time to reach out and make the effort to get to know my son and encourage him throughout the course. She is always quick to reply to messages and thorough in her feedback. My son has learned so much and really enjoyed being a part of Mrs. Ashley's course!

Additional feedback after class was over:[My son] really enjoyed his class with Mrs. Ashley this year. Even though he was in the self paced class, I felt that she made a great effort to build a relationship with him. She even invited him to join her live review sessions before the AP exam. He had always been very good at math but didn't really want to pursue it in college but now he is considering a major in statistics. I'm thrilled that he has found this new passion. Thanks for providing a great service for homeschoolers.

I highly recommend Mrs. Porter’s Geometry course. I have two children currently enrolled in the self-paced option and they are excelling. The guided notes are my favorite part. Not only are they a great tool to keep students engaged during the teaching videos/lectures, they provide a good review for quizzes. We truly appreciate the self-paced option, as our schedule needs flexibility. Even better, though, is the teacher interaction! Mrs. Porter is very responsive to questions and offers a weekly drop in study hall. We’ve been very impressed and look forward to more classes with Mrs. Porter next year.

Ashley Porter was instrumental is getting my teen to feel confident in mastering precalculus. She explains concepts in a clear manner and creates a fun and accepting class environment. My teen never felt intimated by the complexity of concepts, was positively challenged and enjoyed the fun activities that Ms. Porter assigned. Ms. Porter is professional, organized, personable and just an overall great math teacher. We wish she taught calculus.

Excellent AP Statistics Course at Blue Tent - Highly Recommended!

I am delighted to share our positive experience with the AP Statistics course at Blue Tent Online, taught by the exceptional Mrs. Ashley Porter. As a parent with two sons who have taken both the live online traditional year-long course and the self-paced class, I can confidently say that Blue Tent offers an outstanding learning environment that caters to various student preferences and schedules.

One of the standout features of Blue Tent is the flexibility it provides with two distinct options. The self-paced class is ideal for students with busy schedules, allowing them to work at their own pace and study whenever it suits them. This option has been particularly beneficial for our family, as it accommodates the varied activities and classes our sons are involved in. My eldest son completed the self-paced course during his senior year when he was exceptionally busy with extracurriculars, community college courses, other AP classes, sports, and applying to college. Having the self-paced option was essential for him to do well in all aspects of his endeavors.
On the other hand, the year-long course offers live Zoom problem-solving sessions, fostering a supportive learning environment. Mrs. Ashley’s involvement in these sessions ensures that students receive guidance, stay on track, and make steady progress towards mastering the material, ultimately preparing them for the AP exam in May. The additional interaction with the teacher in the live sessions has been invaluable for our son’s understanding of complex concepts. My younger son who is a freshman in high school is currently in the online year-long course. This has been a valuable way to help him keep up with the course load and interact with classmates as well as a teacher in real time.
Both options deliver the same high-quality course content and online instruction. Mrs. Ashley's prerecorded lessons are clear, thoughtful, and given at a manageable pace, ensuring students can revisit them as needed. The speed of the lectures can also be changed depending on how fast or slow a student needs the instruction. The emphasis on completing assignments in a format conducive to success on the AP exam has been a key aspect of the course, contributing to our sons' confidence in their abilities.
The workload is substantial, but it is this very aspect that has proven effective in solidifying the material. Weekly assignments, coupled with ample feedback from Mrs. Ashley, contribute to a robust learning experience. The teacher's commitment to students' success is evident in her availability through online messaging, addressing any questions or concerns promptly.
Mrs. Ashley's genuine care for her students is further demonstrated by her proactive approach, ensuring timely registration for the May exam. This attention to detail reflects a commitment to students' success beyond the classroom, a quality we truly appreciate.
From a financial standpoint, Blue Tent offers an affordable tuition compared to other online course options, making it accessible for families seeking quality education without breaking the bank. Our tuition was paid for by our California charter school. Securing a spot in the class by registering early is advisable, given its popularity.

In conclusion, Blue Tent's AP Statistics course has been an excellent choice for our family. Our sons have not only learned the material thoroughly but have also been well-prepared for success on the AP Statistics exam. We wholeheartedly recommend this course to other parents seeking a top-notch education for their children.