Freshman Academy
Mission
Provide 9th grade students content knowledge/skill development via a consistent set of classroom procedures, student behavior expectations and wrap-around supports that leads to high academic achievement, on-time graduation and post-high school success.
Goals
Improve the promotion rate to 10th grade.
Improve pass rates in Algebra 1 and English 1.
Prepare students to be college- and career-ready by the end of 11th grade.
Facilitate students' involvement in extra-curricular activities.
The Freshman Academy at Berea High School is a small learning community that strives to provide an environment that advances the success of each 9th grade student. We provide strategic support to freshmen from a team of teachers and staff devoted to building structures, systems and supports which facilitate the transition from middle to high school.
small class sizes with committed teachers focused on student success
comprehensive progress monitoring
enhanced systems of academic and social-emotional support
comprehensive communications with students and student's parents
designated section of the building reserved for freshmen
9th Grade Success Class, AVID Elective 1 and Early College cohort for select students.
