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Belief
Statement |
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It is essential for a school
district to foster social, emotional, and academic growth in all of
its students. |
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Mission
Statement |
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The North Academy mission is to develop a unique program of study
based on the social, emotional, and academic needs of students
who are not thriving within the traditional system. |
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Target
Students |
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The North Academy is primarily designed to meet the individual
needs of students who: |
- can maintain self-discipline, aside from their inability to adjust
to the traditional high school environment
- would benefit from an independent and flexible curriculum
- demonstrates average to above average potential (prior success
has been demonstrated)
- express a personal desire to improve their overall success at
Naperville North High School
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Educational
Concepts |
- Integration of flexible curriculum with traditional
opportunities
- Application of current research-based teaching practices
- Technology oriented, but not computer based
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Integration of instruction with real-world applications
- Mentoring component
- Community awareness and
involvement
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Outcome
Goals |
- Students will demonstrate mastery of curriculum objectives
through a variety of media
- Students will consider a variety of post-high school
options (including enrollment in a two or four-year college
or trade school)
- Students will graduate with a renewed sense of pride
in themselves, their educational accomplishments, and their potential
- Students will possess the skills necessary to work both
independently and as productive group members
- Students will demonstrate an ability to make appropriate
personal, vocational, and educational choices
- Students will become life-long learners who view communication
as an essential life skill
- Students will exemplify the ideals expressed in the District
Vision
- The North Academy will be positively viewed by faculty members,
the studentbody, and the Naperville community
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Naperville North High School