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Academy of Creative Education

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Academy of Creative Education
Address
Map
3736 Perrin Central, Building #2

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78217
Information
School typePublic, High School
MottoLighting The Way
Founded1991
School districtNorth East ISD
PrincipalMary Jo McLaughlin
Enrollment321 (2007-2008)
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Red, White and Blue      
MascotThe American Flag
Feeder schoolsChurchill High School, Johnson High School, Lee High School, International School of the Americas (ISA), North East School of the Arts (NESA), Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Academy (STEM), MacArthur High School, Madison High School, Reagan High School, Roosevelt High School
Websitehttp://www.neisd.net/ace

The Academy of Creative Education (ACE) is a nationally recognized, non-traditional, non-punitive model high school for students at risk of dropping out in the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas.[citation needed]

History

ACE was established with seed money from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Education Economic Policy Center (EEPC) and began its first classes for at-risk youth on September 16, 1991. Using a non-traditional approach to education, ACE is the collaborative result of a design team composed of educators and community representatives.

The design team envisioned a campus where at-risk youth ages 16–21 would have a totally different environment in which to learn and where the instructors would use innovative teaching models and teaching strategies. This creative approach would improve student achievement by changing the ways in which students were taught.

Today, the project is funded by local funds, compensatory education funds, career and technology funds, special education support, and community resources. Through strong leadership, former dropouts are empowered to become tomorrow's problem solvers, thinkers and leaders.

Mission statement

"The North East Academy of Creative Education is a new American School providing diverse educational opportunities in a way that empowers students to become tomorrow's thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders, making The Academy an educational beacon for the 21st century. The Academy of Creative Education . . . Lighting the Way!"

Academics

Curriculum

North East Independent School District policy and the Texas Education Code require that students participate actively in a balanced curriculum designed to meet individual needs. The Academy’s curriculum goal is to prepare well-rounded, thoughtful, and active citizens who understand the importance of patriotism and can function productively in a free enterprise society with appreciation for the basic democratic values of our state and national heritage.

The driving force behind the Academy’s non-traditional program is the curriculum, for which Academy educators continually use research-based information to determine what at-risk youth need to learn. The curriculum designed by the faculty is self-paced, accelerated, and individualized. It provides students with academic choices that promote critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques that apply to real-life experiences. Challenging and motivating activities are incorporated to integrate core subjects within and across the curriculum. Interdisciplinary concepts are included throughout the curriculum to emphasize the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) objectives. To ensure that all students are successful learners, Academy educators have centered the integrated, in-depth curriculum around student learning styles. Curriculum is based on innovative approaches that are uniquely suited to meet the needs, abilities, interests, and backgrounds of the students. The curriculum features performance-based activities while addressing how each student learns best. All students are treated as though they are gifted and are expected to achieve 80% mastery on all assignments.

  • Campus Details - NEISD.NET
  • "Academy of Creative Education". www2.neisd.net.

29°32′18″N 98°25′12″W / 29.538350°N 98.420062°W / 29.538350; -98.420062