Achievement Academy provides an accelerated program to help over-age, under-credited students get on track to graduation.
Mission Statement
Achievement Academy provides an accelerated program to help over-age, under-credited students get on track to graduation. Our goal is to cultivate lifelong learners and productive citizens who achieve in college, careers, and other post-secondary opportunities. As one student said, "our school sets limits and teaches lessons, all in the name of love. They want our good to be b
etter and our better to be best!"
Vision
The vision of Achievement Academy at Harbor City High School is to provide students with the necessary courses to meet school graduation requirements; provide students with a safe and challenging environment as well as:
•To continue instructional practices that increase student achievement on site-based, state mandated, and college-bound assessments.
•To expand the academic program so that it provides credit acceleration, remediation and targeted interventions for failing subject with the potential to earn 12 credits.
•To provide flexible scheduling and a “Learn to Work” model.
• To increase the participation/involvement of parents/guardians in all aspects of the school.
•To increase the involvement of business/community partnership and alumni in providing resources to enhance and support the mission of the school.
•To aid students in the development of character and responsible citizens by providing a meaningful and an effective Student Government Association.
•To integrate and expand the use of technology in the daily instructional program to enhance teaching and learning.
•To recruit and retain highly qualified teachers and staff.
•To provide quality data-driven, research-based professional development for teachers and staff that will positively impact student achievement and ongoing program improvement.
•To incorporate the use of student support services that provide wrap-around/safety net programs tailored to meet the individual needs of all students.
•To meet the diverse academic and social needs of all students.
•To provide social and cultural learning opportunities for all students through collaboration with all stakeholders.
•To provide positive motivation through a nurturing and challenging learning environment.
