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| Facts about our School |
| Year School Built |
1939 |
| Square Footage |
33,420 |
| Number of Students |
150 |
| Grades Served |
12 |
| Required Credits for Graduation |
22.5 |
| School Hours |
8:30-3:30 |
| Cluster |
Pearl-Cohn |
Principal: Elaine Fahrner - elaine.fahrner@mnps.org
Assistant Principal: Carl Carter - carl.carter@mnps.org
School Counselor: Sarah Eldridge - sarah.eldridge@mnps.org
Graduation Coach: Tabitha Batson - tabitha.batson@mnps.org
Math Instructor: Daniel Atkeson - daniel.atkeson@mnps.org
Math Instructor: Chris Vanloon - christine.vanloon@mnps.org
Spanish / French Instructor: Bonnie Seay - bonnie.seay@mnps.org |
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English/Spanish Instructor: Mary Jo Tewes-Cramb - mary.tewes@mnps.org
Social Studies Instructor: Kay Wright - kay.wright@mnps.org
Online Learning / English Instructor: Kelley Nelson - kelley.nelson@mnps.org
CTE / Business Instructor: Demetrius Braddock - demetrius.braddock@mnps.org
A+ Lab Instructor: John Dent - john.dent@mnps.org
Exceptional Education: Karen Vail - karen.vail@mnps.org
Secretary: Susan Martin - susan.martin@mnps.org
Campus Support: Vicky Cotten - vicky.cotten@mnps.org
District 1 School Board Representative:
Sharon Gentry - sharon.gentry@mnps.org, 876-4604
District 20 Metro Council Representative: Buddy Baker - buddy.baker@mnps.org
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| What Does Our School Offer? |
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The Academy is for students who prefer or need a non-traditional approach to complete requirements for a high school diploma.
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We will provide the tools and resources for each student to be successful.
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Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
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What Makes Our School Unique?
Mission: To produce a safe environment in which students are inspired to achieve success through an individualized plan that leads to graduation. Our goal is to develop productive citizens and celebrate their success.
The Academy provides an opportunity for students who dropped out of school in their senior year or are thinking about dropping out to get their diplomas within one year. No student should attend The Academy for more than one year.
We have an open campus for lunch.
We are a school of choice, meaning that our students choose to be here and choose to work hard.
Students are expected to attend school on a regular basis.
Each student will be treated as an adult.
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Program Goals
To develop a relationship with each student
To assist each student to reach his/her goals
To recognize each student as a unique individual
To celebrate the success of each student
To develop a caring, respectful, safe and nurturing environment for everyone in the learning community
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Who Attends Our School?
- 17-21 years old who require 8 or fewer credits in the content area.
Application Process
Attending The Academy is by invitation only. In order to attend, you must apply. There are two ways to apply:
1. Fill out an online application here.
2. Come by in person and fill out an application.
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PENCIL Partners
PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success.
Marker Supply Company
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The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. 2009 - 2010
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