ACE Academy

 

 

ACE ACADEMY 

 

Mission Statement

 

ACE Academy will provide a technology-based and individualized learning environment that engages students and supports student growth toward graduation and a career pathway.  

 

Goals and Objectives

ACE Academy can be described as a innovative program designed to provide opportunities for students who do not succeed in the traditional classroom setting to obtain academic credit, career exploration activities, and CTE work experience in a setting where encouraging student-teacher relationships lead to the ultimate goal of assisting our students toward obtaining a diploma or industry credential.  

 

• Instructional—To increase the graduation rate by providing a non-traditional instructional program that will keep at-risk students in school while successfully completing their coursework. 
• Behavioral --  ACE Academy students will demonstrate a decline in office referrals
• Attendance – To increase the attendance rate of at-risk students
• Social/Emotional – To increase the social/emotional well being of ACE Academy

 

Curriculum

At ACE Academy, the curriculum is geared to the individual needs of the student.  High school students working toward a state high school diploma may earn Carnegie units via the use of the online platform, Edgenuity.  High school students not working toward their diploma are taught using a blend of direct instruction, project-based learning, and online instruction.  Middle School students will work on required grade level courses for academic completion.

 

Special Education Services

Students’ services are developed in an individualized manner, depending upon their strengths and needs.  For students with disabilities, special education services are provided as written on students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).  These plans are developed yearly within IEP team meetings.  Each special education student is assigned a case manager who coordinates special education services for that student. Parents may request an IEP meeting at any time.

 

Health and Medication

 For student safety, the following procedures must be followed regarding any student medications kept within the school building: 

• Written permission from the parent or legal guardian for each medication is required and must be maintained in the health room. (Check with school nurse for appropriate permission for medication form)
• The parent must provide all medications in individually labeled bottles that include the student’s name, date, medication, dosage strength, and directions for use.( Medications must be in the original container with pharmacy label  or the original over –the-counter container)
• Written Authorization by the attending physician is required for long term use.(Written Authorization from attending physician is required for any prescribed  medication, regardless of duration)
• All medication will be returned to the parent or destroyed if unclaimed at the end of the school year.
• Parents and/or guardians are expected to notify Bridge Academy of all allergies.