The Academy

No Exceptions. No Excuses. No Shortcuts. Let's Finish Together!

Welcome!

Explore the wide variety of programs we offer designed to support our students, families, and staff.

Applications are now open! Click the link below.

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

Learn About the Programs We Offer!

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).

Latest News

Stay up to date on exciting news, events and more with the ParentSquare app!

November 11, 2025

Academy Merchandise

We now have school merch! T-shirts cost $15. Hoodies cost $25. Cash only.

October 28, 2025

Fall Festival

Please join us for our annual Fall Festival this Friday, October 31st from 1:15-2:40!

October 27, 2025

Yearbook Sales

December yearbooks are on sale now! If you order by 10/31//25, you will receive a discounted rate of $22.50. You can also add 2 customized pages with your own pictures! Please feel free to reach out t. . .

October 26, 2025

Spirit Week

Reminder: Spirit week starts tomorrow!

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!

PASS Science

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

Check out our social media pages!

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!