Freshman Academy
Mission
Our mission is to help students transition into high school, maintain engaging and safe classrooms, encourage school involvement, and teach skills that help build resiliency and student efficacy.
Academy Principal | Steven Taylor
Academy Counselor | Miranda Lewis
As a ninth-grade student, you will begin your educational experience in a Freshman Academy to promote an exciting and positive transition from middle school to high school.
You Will...
Learn essential skills through hands-on projects and workshops both in the classroom and in real-world experiences.
Engage in team-based activities, develop your leadership skills, identify and grow your strengths, and discover new interests and future career options.
Be a member of a small learning community with a dedicated principal, counselor, and core group of teachers and peers.
HIGHLIGHTS
Small Learning Community- Small teams of students and teachers offer a personalized learning experience.
Core classes- English, math, science, as well as electives and the career options course
Career/College Exploration Experience
Guest Speakers
Workshops that introduce extracurricular, cocurricular, sports, and other school-sponsored activities.