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About Us

School Profile

The Academy, is a tuition-free public charter school with a rigorous, college-preparatory, liberal arts focus.

School Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 am–3:30 pm.
Drop-off begins 7:55 am and pick-up begins at 3:30 pm.
School office hours are Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm.

School Calendar: We typically start at the beginning of August and end in the second week in June. We have a one-week Fall break, a two to three week Winter Break, and a two to three week Spring Break. Students have about six weeks off in the summer.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to providing excellence and equity in education by developing in every student a foundation of knowledge.

Our Vision

At the Academy we cherish every student as an individual and we believe in providing an excellent and equitable education for all students.

Our Program

We believe in making this educational option accessible to all students in the surrounding area. We intentionally pursue diversity in our Board, our staff, and our student population.

  • Offer busing
  • Provide free or reduced-price lunch to those who qualify
  • Provide assistance with uniforms to those who qualify
  • Offer a Before and After School Program

Curriculum

  • The Core Knowledge Sequence in grades K–8
  • The Core Knowledge Language Arts Program in grades K–3
  • Spanish in grades K–5
  • Fine arts instruction in grades K–12
  • Character education and service learning
  • Daily physical activity

Faculty

Samantha Roberson

First Grade Teacher

Matt Lawson

Middle School Teacher

Susan Nelson

2nd Grade Teacher

John Jackson

High School Teacher

Natalie Greene

3rd Grade Teacher

Michael Owens

High School Teacher