The highest expectations: Parents, students and teachers all sign and are expected to adhere to the Commitment to Excellence contract.
Open enrollment: There are no entrance requirements or selection criteria; students are enrolled through a lottery system and the remaining students are placed on a waiting list.
Extended day schedule: Students are in classes 62% more time than students in traditional school settings. Classes throughout the year are from 7:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Saturday School: Classes are in session on alternate weekends from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. Sessions include tutoring and study hall along with enrichment courses such as Dance, Physical Fitness, Foreign Language and Music. Attendance is mandatory.
Summer School: Held during the month of July, attendance is mandatory.
Experiential Field Lessons: Local and out-of-state field lessons are designed to broaden students’ view of the world and their life experiences. Out-of-state field lessons are linked to core curriculum class plans. Destinations include, but are not limited to, Washington D.C, Chicago and San Antonio.
After Hours Help: Teachers are available each evening via mobile phone for additional help with homework.
Discipline: Our discipline system effectively meets the needs of teaching and learning, including a behavior modification program that ensures students value and complete homework daily.
Core Values: There is a strong hold to our school values, including Respect, Teamwork, Commitment, Organization, Initiative and Balance