Prospective Student Information

How is Central Academy Different From the Traditional High School?

Central Academy	Traditional High School
No bells—students manage their time through the support of a mentor Access to digital learning management system Credits earned based on demonstration of mastery of critical competencies and skills Self- paced Flexible daily schedule based on teacher instructional time & work time Personalized learning focused on individual student needs Mentor program matches students with a teacher for support and guidance No failing grades-students continue working on content until they reach mastery No repeated classes due to failing grades Intentional teaching of soft skills such as problem solving, work ethic, time management, goal setting, self-advocacy, etc. Discipline-based on restorative practice...build school community through formal and informal communication strategies with the goal of RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS between 1 or more individuals	Bells initiate movement among students from class to class Teachers determine access to curriculum Credits earned based on at least 60% completion teacher created tasks, quality of course work and attendance School determines beginning and end date for courses Daily schedule based on class periods Teacher delivers instruction to large class groups Student teacher ratio 1:35 No mentor program Discipline-based on adherence to policies, procedures and protocols

Central Academy

Traditional High School

No bells—students manage their time through the support of a mentor
Access to digital learning management system
Credits earned based on demonstration of mastery of critical competencies and skills
Self- paced
Flexible daily schedule based on teacher instructional time & work time
Personalized learning focused on individual student needs
Mentor program matches students with a teacher for support and guidance No failing grades-students continue working on content until they reach mastery No repeated classes due to failing grades
Intentional teaching of soft skills such as problem solving, work ethic, time management, goal setting, self-advocacy, etc.
Discipline-based on restorative practice...build school community through formal and informal communication strategies with the goal of RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS between 1 or more individuals

Bells initiate movement among students from class to class
Teachers determine access to curriculum
Credits earned based on at least 60% completion teacher created tasks, quality of course work and attendance
School determines beginning and end date for courses
Daily schedule based on class periods
Teacher delivers instruction to large class groups
Student teacher ratio 1:35
No mentor program
Discipline-based on adherence to policies, procedures and protocols

New Student Application

West Ada School District students must meet at-risk qualifications to attend an academy high school. Please contact your student's current or last counselor to determine eligibility.

Central Academy: Home academy for students residing in Owyhee HS or Rocky Mountain HS boundaries
Eagle Academy: Home academy for students residing in Eagle HS or Centennial HS boundaries
Meridian Academy: Home academy for students residing in Meridian HS or Mountain View HS boundaries

*Students will first be considered for enrollment by their assigned home academy. If space is unavailable, students will be considered for enrollment by the other two academies.

* Out of district students and students currently residing in the West Ada School District, but not currently enrolled in a WASD school, must provide a transcript to the home academy to be considered for enrollment.

WASD Alternative HS Academy Referral (Completed by Home HS Counselor or Admin.)

In addition to this form, a WASD Academy High School Application must be submitted by a parent, guardian, or adult student to be considered for enrollment. The link to this form is available above.