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Schools & Students – Our Schools
Akron Alternative Academy
Target Population
- Students identified and referred through their home school
- Students who have dropped out of school
- Students age 16 through 21
- Students who are at least one grade level behind
- Students who have not been successful in a traditional environment
Overview
The program is designed for students who are seeking an Akron Public Schools
high school diploma but have not been successful in a traditional high school
Small-group direct instruction, individual tutoring, independent study and
computer-assisted instruction promote academic success with methods and
techniques that are different from the traditional high school. Intensive
interventions are used to assist students in passage of the Ohio Graduation
Test. The program provides on-site student services through Greenleaf Family
Services, Akron Child Guidance and Family Services, and Community Health Center.
Special programming is provided for pregnant and parenting students, students
with mental health needs, and students maintaining a drug-free life style.
Hours of Operation
There are two sessions daily:
- 8:15-11:15 a.m.
- 12-3 p.m.
Students follow the Akron Public Schools calendar. The program does
extend into the month of July for those students interested in extending their
academic year.Admission
A counselor must refer students currently attending an APS high school.
Students who have dropped out may apply for enrollment themselves.
Out-of-district students may apply for enrollment by presenting a transcript
from the previous schools attended and by completing the open enrollment
process. Graduation
The Akron Alternative Academy holds its own graduation exercise. Diplomas
are issued by the student's home school. Students who attend the AAA for any
part of their senior year will not be permitted to participate in the graduation
ceremony at their home school.
Contacts
School phone: 330/761-3262
School fax: 330/761-3163
Mrs. Jan Seibel, program manager,
jseibel@akron,k12.oh.us
Mr. Bill DiMascio, lead teacher,
wdimasci@akron.k12.oh.us
Mr. James Perge, lead teacher,
jperge@akron.k12.oh.us
Report Card/Demographics
Click
here for the Akron Alternative Academy's ODE report card/demographics.
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