Academics

•Character Education – Students build habits of respect, responsibility, and kindness through classroom discussions and modeled behavior. • Music – Students are introduced to rhythm, melody, and musical expression through instruments and singing. • Physical Education – Students build coordination and healthy habits through games and group activities.

• Career-Based Intervention – Students begin exploring careers and life planning through structured, real-world learning experiences. • Creative Writing – Students build voice and confidence through journaling, storytelling, and poetry. • Coding – Students are introduced to digital literacy and the basics of programming logic. • Robotics – Students work collaboratively to build and program robots using engineering principles. • Drone Aviation – Hands-on instruction introduces flight safety and drone navigation skills.

• African American Literature – Students explore cultural identity and history through literature and nonfiction texts. • Art in World Cultures – Students examine global artistic movements and creative expression across cultures. • Band & Choir – Students grow musically through collaboration, performance, and discipline. • Entrepreneurship – Students learn business fundamentals, leadership, and goal setting. • Forensics – Students explore the science of investigation through lab-based inquiry. • Interior Design – Students develop skills in design, color theory, and spatial planning. • Life Skills – Students gain tools for independence, personal responsibility, and real-life decision-making. • Music Appreciation – Students explore genres, composers, and critical listening. • Personal Psychology & Sociology – Students examine human behavior and society through reflective and analytical study. • Physical Education – High school students maintain health and discipline through fitness routines and sportsmanship. • SAT/ACT Test Prep – Students receive targeted instruction and support to prepare for college entrance exams.

Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.

Our teachers meet the requirements set forth by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.

Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Beginning with full-day Kindergarten, our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.

Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance in these frequent intervals.