This makes for a very diverse academic population within the classrooms. Students are post tested with the TABE just prior to graduation from the residential phase of the academy. Students increase their academic achievement anywhere from 1 grade level up to 5 grade levels. The average academic growth for a student at the academy is 1.5 2.0 grade levels. All students are expected to learn to type a term paper and conduct research on the computer.
Computers are available for English course work, and to type and prepare resumes and cover letters.
The students solely produce the school yearbook. They use digital cameras to take pictures, Adobe Photo Shop, and PageMaker to produce this very impressive publication. Students also learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The students elect a student counsel. They meet with the Director of the Academy on a weekly basis to provide dialogue between the students and academy administration.