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Academy
I, established in September 1994, is an integrated institution comprised
of four exceptional programs. Our diverse educational complex incorporates
a Special Needs program, Bridges Academy – a district-wide alternative
education program, and the Accelerated and Enrichment Program (AEP) – a
district magnet program for academically talented students. Each
program provides authentic opportunities for the entire student body (400
middle school age students) to significantly interact with diverse personalities
and achievers thereby providing a broad, highly challenging authentic educational
experience for all students.
Academy I is a community with a low student
faculty ratio permitting close supervision. It is committed to optimal
educational programs, which recognize the unique needs diverse learning
abilities and potential, talents and interests of students. Academy
I creates an atmosphere, which provides learning opportunities for all
students to develop and broaden their particular abilities and potentials.
As part of the Whole School Reform process,
the school has joined the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) program.
CES helps promote the concepts of “students maximizing their potential”
and a school climate of democracy and equity.
Integrated into the instructional program
is a commitment to the arts. Students participate in NJHS, choir,
band, instrumental music, and artistically talented classes, Project, the
Lincoln Center Institute, and fine and performing arts programs partnered
with New Jersey School of the Arts. These programs enrich the scope
of artistic experiences for our entire school community. |
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Students
at Academy I are active participants in numerous contests, projects, and
programs sponsored by local, county, and state agencies, organizations,
and educational foundations. These include National Talent Network
programs – ROGATE, Marsville, and Mini-Model Congress, Joint Activities,
FUTUREWORK, and a partnership with the Hackensack Meadowlands Development
Commission (HMDC) Environmental Center.
Academy I recognizes parents are partners
in the education of our students. Newsletters invite and encourage
parents/guardians to attend and participate in activities, events, and
happenings on a continuous basis. Progress reports keep parents abreast
of the academic commitment of their students. In addition, literature
is disseminated on a full array of topics assisting parents in their continuous
role as the child’s lifelong teacher.
Academy I strives toward establishing processes
that foster continuous improvement for all persons involved in schooling,
including students, teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, businesses
and community members. |
