The Shelby Academy is committed to academic excellence for all students through college, career, and life readiness opportunities through our Profile of a Graduate.
Over 100 students are enrolled in The Cultivate Virtual Learning Program, where students receive academic programming tailored to each child's individual needs.
As a part of The Shelby Academy's Credit Recovery program, over 80 high school credits have been recovered since 2023.
Shelby Academy students participate in engaging, community-centered learning connected to SCPS's Profile of a Graduate.
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: The 2024-2025 school year is the first time in over ten years that The Cultivate Virtual Learning Academy's state assessment results will be recorded and reported by the state of Kentucky.
SCHOOL GOAL: The Shelby Academy's Cultivate Virtual Learning Academy's state assessment scores will be above the district average in Reading and Math.
The Shelby Academy is committed to providing our faculty and staff with the systems, training, and resources necessary to excel personally and professionally while providing our students with a world-class education and world-class leader role models of which everyone will be proud.
The Kentucky Department of Education sent over 50 leaders from across the state to learn about The Shelby Academy's innovative approach to personalized learning (KY ILN Agenda)
The Shelby Academy's Cultivate Virtual Learning Academy is one of the first programs in Kentucky to be officially recognized as Kentucky Virtual School. (Cultivate Virtual Learning Academy Application Link)
100% of Shelby Academy employees believe their work positively impacts those they serve (Studer Survey Data)
100% of Shelby Academy Employees have a clear understanding of the mission and and goals of their school (Studer Survey Data)
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: Despite the fact that the district's graduation rates increased during the 2023-2024 school year, a small number of students still do not have enough credits to graduate on time.
SCHOOL GOAL: The Shelby Academy's Credit Recovery program's students will make up 90% of their lost credit by the May of 2025.
The Shelby Academy is committed to organizational excellence through supporting, celebrating, and engaging with our students and our community anchored by our Shelby County Public Schools Core Values.
The Cultivate Virtual Learning Academy allows 6th through 12th grade students the freedom to learn in a flexible setting with a personalized pace. (News Article)
The Shelby Academy's Ascension Alternative program has an average daily attendance of over 95%. (Attendance Data)
All Shelby Academy programs utilize an advisory structure to engage students with their peers and adults.
The Shelby Academy's Ascension Alternative program placed third in the Inaugural Statewide Unleashed Project-Based Learning Finals.
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY: Of the 10 students who are enrolled in The Shelby Academy's GED program, 13 subject tests have been passed over the 2024-2025 school year.
SCHOOL GOAL: Three of Shelby Academy's GED Program's students will earn their GED by May 2025.