Curriculum

The course program provided by Allison Academy is designed to follow the State of Florida Guidelines for Curriculum and to use state adopted textbooks to meet the objective of obtaining a high school diploma and of preparing students for higher education - college, university, or technical/vocational institutions. Graduates from the academy are recognized by leading universities.

"I came from Brazil just a year ago and I was having difficulty with English," said Clodyne Teixeira, who graduated as the valedictorian with a 4.0 grade-point-average. "Being in a small classroom with just a few students and having a family-oriented environment really helped me to learn English faster and to do well in school." Clodyne plans to attend the University of Miami to study international business.

For grades 9-12, 24 to 28 credits must be taken and passed with a grade of 60% or higher. The State of Florida requires 24 credits for high school graduation. The school's goal is 28 credits.

Electives
In addition to the required courses, the school offers a number of elective classes such as speech/debate, drama, marketing, journalism, and photography where students can acquire essential skills. They also participate in a wide variety of sports - volleyball, basketball, and baseball - through the regular physical education class. Also, for those seeking an extra challenge, there is the tennis program coordinated by the National High School Activities Association, which gives students the opportunity to compete against other talented students in numerous schools. The academy offers a golf program with Coach Mike Moore, a PGA professional, providing both group and individual instruction for development of skills for golf.

Community Projects
Involvement in community projects is a must at the academy, not only to meet state requirements for community service hours for graduation; but more importantly, to instill empathy for others and develop citizenship responsibility. Various projects include The Beach Cleanup, Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Shelter, and a Nursing Home.

Special Needs
For the students whose needs are not met in the regular curriculum, the academy offers an alternative program which also meets the State's minimum standard. These special programs are individually designed to develop each student's potential.

Courses Required
Minimum courses required of graduates:

Grading System

A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: 0-59%

Report cards are mailed to each student's parents or guardian at the end of each reporting period (10 weeks).

Transferable Credits
Credits from accredited public high schools, and reputable private high schools, as well as approved correspondence course credits will be accepted.

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