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What Makes Us Great

We aim to inspire and enable our students to earn a high school diploma, while guiding them toward a pathway of success.

No Exceptions, No Excuses, No Shortcuts, Let's Finish Together

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Academy Proper

Academy Proper

The Academy is a Simon Youth Foundation alternative high school of the Charlotte County Public School system, and is the place for a “second chance.” The Academy is a school of choice and students are chosen through an interview process to earn a seat in this unique learning environment.

PASS Program

PASS Program

Our PASS program is an innovative answer for students who may have fallen behind in middle school.  This one-year program is designed to build skills and accelerate learning in order to enter high school on grade level.  Entrance to the PASS program is only through your geographical school’s social worker.  Online applications are not accepted.

Hope Program for Teen Parents

HOPE Program

Our HOPE program offers comprehensive services to help teen parents reach their academic goals!

Sert Programs

SERT Programs

The Academy houses 2 alternative programs where enrollment is based on the SERT (Suspensions Expulsion Review Team) decisions:  SEA Program (Suspension Expulsion Alternative Program) & AAP Program (Afternoon Alternative Program).

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August 11, 2025

The Howl - Fall 2025 Newsletter

Check out the latest addition of The Howl! Be sure to click the attached file to view all of the details, including important dates for the fall semester! You can also access the full newsletter on ou. . .

August 7, 2025

Open House

Join us for The Academy's Open House on August 19th from 5:00-7:00 pm in CTC auditorium! Meet your dedicated Academy staff, and learn about important policies, events, and resources to help your stude. . .

Students in safety glasses pose with colorful test tubes in a science lab.

PASS Science

Students in Mrs. Staggs' PASS Science class worked on collecting accurate measurements with the rainbow rack challenge!

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