The Academy
Let's Finish Together!
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.
Semester 2 applications will open on November 2nd!
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.
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.
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.
Our HOPE program offers comprehensive services to help teen parents reach their academic goals!
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).
Our pathways program is designed to guide students with their post-secondary goals.
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November 12, 2026
We are so proud to announce Christy Bishop has been named Simon Youth Foundation National Educator of the Year! Ms. Bishop's dedication to providing top-tier education to students of all background...
October 27, 2026
Please join us on November 4th at Tijuana Flats! 20% of your purchase will benefit our school when you order with promo code SPNT502!
October 19, 2026
Huge shoutout and thank you to CDBIA for their incredible support this year! Thanks to their generosity, every single student on our campus received a spirit shirt completely free of charge. We app...
October 19, 2026
December Grad Families, we will be hosing a financial aid workshop prior to our Senior Family Night. Doors will open at 5:30 pm in the Murdock Middle School Gymnasium.
View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!
