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Achievement Academy Charter School

 

Achievement Academy is a college preparatory public middle school that opened in Albany, New York in the fall of 2005. Modeled on the highly successful Amistad Academy in New Haven, Connecticut, essential features of Achievement Academy include:

Small School: We enroll a maximum of 75 scholars per grade so that every scholar is known well. After 4 years, our maximum enrollment will be 300 scholars in grades 5-8.
More Time: Our school day begins at 7:30am and ends at 5:00pm. The school year is 200 days with up to 15 additional days in summer academy.
Character Education: All scholars and faculty must live by our REACH values - Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship, and Hard Work.
Rigorous Curriculum: All scholars master core skills and knowledge with a particular focus in math, reading, and writing.
Uniforms: Uniforms are required for all scholars.
Frequent Assessments: Teachers assess scholar performance every six weeks for mastery of ambitious state and national standards.
 
  calendar contact

42 South Dove St, Albany, New York 12202 | Phone: 518-533-1601 | Fax: 518-694-3666 | info@achivementacademycs.org
The Achievement Academy Charter School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.