Barrett Academy

	888 Jonathan Avenue Akron OH 44306 330/773-1227; Fax: 330/773-1012 Barrett's ODE report card/demographics
Grades: K-5 Colors: Blue and Gold Mascot: Bulldog Average Class Size: 21.38 – Average Enrollment: 337 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Principal: Cherry Gore
What makes Barrett special? Barrett offers computers in every classroom and a computer lab. Grades 1-5 use the Successmaker computer program for math and reading. A full-time counselor and Title 1 reading and math specialists are on staff. Agencies serving Barrett students include Child Guidance, Boys and Girls Club, Rotary, and Ohio Reads. Barrett offers a Title 1 after-school program and intervention services; the 100 Book Challenge with a student reading lounge; the Reading First program for reading and writing in grades K-3; 21st Century grant after-school programs; and varied programs for special needs children. The CHARACTER COUNTS!SM program correlates with student planners. Teachers have an average of 16 years of experience, and 66% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1972 Opened in November 1973 Named in honor of Dr. Clinton Delos Barrett During World War II, Dr. Clinton Delos Barrett served as chief executive officer of the first war dog training center in the United States. After the war, he came back to Akron where he was instrumental in eradicating rabies among dogs in Summit County. He was chairman of the Summit County Animal Protective League and president of the Ohio State Veterinary Association. Dr. Barrett served as a member of the Akron Board of Education from 1952 to 1972. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Right on Perkins to Route 8 South Right on Route 8 South and continue south on I-77 to the Wilbeth Road exit Left on Wilbeth Road to Virginia Ave. (third light) Right on Virginia Ave. to Jonathan Ave. to school

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