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EDISON ACADEMY 2015-2016 Trimester Dates Fall/Winter Trimester Registration: September 2-4, 2015 Classes Begin: September 9, 2015 Term I Ends: Nov 12, 2015 End of Trimester I: January 28, 2016 Spring Trimester Registration: February 1-4, 2016 Classes Begin: February 8, 2016 Term 1 Ends: April 7, 2016 End of Trimester II: June 9, 2016 Summer Trimester Registration: June 13-16, 2016 Classes Begin: June 23, 2016 End of School Year: July 21, 2016 GRADUATION Thursday July 21, 2016 6:00 PM BHS Fine Arts Auditorium OUR MISSION The mission of Thomas Edison Academy is to implement an innovative school that offers instructional support and intervention strategies that reconnect students who are over aged and under credited for grade level, and are either at-risk of, or have already dropped out of school. Edison Academy seeks to embrace students in a rigorous high school diploma program focused on academics, career training and college readiness. Edison Academy will accelerate student progress and maximize the effectiveness of how curriculum and instruction are delivered through development of 21st Century literacy skills and a responsive personalized learning experience. Thomas Edison Academy seeks to teach our students in a safe, supportive environment the knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors necessary to become responsible and productive members of a diverse society. Instruction focuses on enabling students to demonstrate the literacy skills of reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning and preparing them to participate actively as citizens in a technologically advanced society. A LEARNING COMMUNITY DESIGNED FOR STUDENT’S SUCCESS Dr. James Cobbs, Principal Edison Academy Evening Diploma School Phone (508) 580-7638 470 Forest Ave. Brockton, MA 02301 [email protected] EDISON ACADEMY CORE CURRICULUM SUBJECT ENGLISH MATH BIOLOGY CREDITS SOCIAL STUDIES MCAS PREP INTERNSHIP COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVES DUAL ENROLLMENT 12 6 6 6 9 3 3 6 * * DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDITS ARE ISSUED THROUGH MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND CAN BE USED TO MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND/OR TRANSFERRED TO OTHER COLLEGES UPON GRADUATION. EDISON ACADEMY CURRICULUM INCLUDES Mastery of essential skills Focus on career awareness, life skills, citizenship Academic excellence with a strong focus on math, science, and literacy Focus on interpersonal skills Hands-on approach to learning Instructional technology imbedded in the curriculum Online self-paced courses EDISON ACADEMY STUDENTS WILL Use digital technology for inquiry and design. Have an opportunity to complete an internship and a job shadow in their chosen career field. Have individualized academic plans. Be prepared for success on MCAS or PARCC assessment tests. Have opportunities for unique learning experiences. WHAT PARENTS CAN COUNT ON You will be a learning partner at EDISON ACADEMY. You will have opportunities for parent learning to support your student, be invited to participate in school events and observe. Parents and Edison Academy staff work together to provide an optimal educational experience for each student. Call 508-580-7638 or 508-580-7901 For Application Information WHAT EDISON STUDENTS CAN COUNT ON You will be challenged. You will attend a safe, clean and orderly learning environment. You will be respected as a mature adult learner. Your coursework will involve state of the art technology and practical applications. You will graduate prepared to attend a two year or four year college, career school, or enter military service. YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT EDISON ACADEMY…WE’RE HERE TO HELP