Innovative Approach to Education: The Academy Experience in Clarksville, Tennessee
The Academy Experience in Clarksville, Tennessee offers a non-punitive approach to education focusing on students' strengths, character development, and civic responsibilities. Through a unique instructional approach, students engage in classroom academics in the morning and external civic engagement activities in the afternoon. Partner organizations collaborate with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to provide a holistic learning experience. Graduates earn academic credit and develop essential values like commitment, sacrifice, integrity, and patriotism.
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The Academy Experience Non-punitive approach Developing relationships throughout the Journey Focus is on Student s strengths - not weaknesses Focusing on Character Development Why it matters Reconnecting to Education & Civic Responsibilities Celebrate Learning, Achievement & Graduation Clarksville - Montgomery County School System Clarksville, Tennessee
How the Academy Operates 5 Terms offered September 2019 thru May 2020 Terms runs 6 Weeks Saturday 7:30am 4pm No School Transportation provided City Bus passes are provided Breakfast snacks/drinks and lunch are provided 2 Teachers per Classroom (10:1 - max) Clarksville - Montgomery County School System Clarksville, Tennessee
About the Academy The academic centerpiece is the Medal of Honor Foundation s Character Development Program Approved by the Tennessee Department of Education Adopted by 36 States & Tenn. as the Curriculum of Choice Explores the Values and concepts of: Commitment Sacrifice Courage Integrity Citizenship Patriotism All High School Academy graduates earn Academic Credit Clarksville - Montgomery County School System Clarksville, Tennessee
Instructional Approach Morning Session Classroom Academics Afternoon Session External Civic Engagement Engagement with civic and community leaders to reinforce lesson and values Provides Experiential Learning Provides Career Exploration Student-Center Approach Students perform meaningful Community Service Student-led Environment Journaling Structured Reflection Clarksville - Montgomery County School System Clarksville, Tennessee
Partner Organizations Clarksville - Montgomery County School System Clarksville, Tennessee
