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Ackerman Academies - an innovative educational program that creates opportunities for all students to successfully reach their potential by restoring trusting relationships, building community connections, providing meaningful performance experiences, and creating a positive culture for learning.
RESTORING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS
• Restorative Justice Approach to School Discipline
• Emphasis on Positive Behavior Support
• Smaller Classes
• Student Leadership Based Upon Group/ Individual Decision Making Skills
• Commitment to Creating Strong and Healthy Student/Staff/Family Relationships
BUILDING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
• Student Run Community Dinner/ Health Fair
• Service Learning Emphasis
• Career Panels Every Trimester
• Mentor and Tutoring Support through close relationship with the Canby Center
• Proactive Post High School Planning and Exploration
MEANINGFUL STUDENT PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES
• Integrated Academic and Music Curriculum
• Music Concert Featuring Student Compositions and Performances
• Tiny House Design and Construction
• Graphic Arts and Visual Arts
•Innovative Activity Opportunities i.e. Yoga, Ropes Courses, School and
Community Gardens, Student-Led Landscape Arbor Design and Construction
•Annual Student-Created Large Scale Murals
POSITIVE CULTURE FOR LEARNING
• Focus on Student Strengths and Growth
• Continual Monitoring and Improvement of School Culture
• Two Staff Data Team Meetings per week, designed to meet individual student needs based upon academic and school data
• Fostering Student Voice In Decision Making
