Salem Academy Charter School

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Every Salem Academy student takes rigorous college-preparatory courses in five (5) Academic Core subjects (English, Mathematics, History, Science and Spanish). Salem Academy students graduate informed, articulate, proactive and ready for college.

* Extended English and Mathematics classes for students in early grades.

* Peformance-based classes in English and Mathematics at all levels to provide both remediation and challenge.

* Spanish, English-language support or academic support classes required.

* Honors and Advanced Placement courses offered for high school-aged students.

* Standards-based grading to ensure student mastery of content and skills.

* Tutoring and homework support available.

RESULTS

* Salem Academy students have outperformed local district students for the past two (2) years on MCAS assessments according to the MA Department of Education Composite Perforance Index (CPI).

* Salem Academy was the only secondary school in Salem to meet adequate yearly progress (AYP) standards in all categories and subgroups set by the MA Department of Education in 2007.

* All of Salem Academy's current grade 11 students met MCAS graduation requirements in grade 10.

		ACADEMIC PROGRAM Every Salem Academy student takes rigorous college-preparatory courses in five (5) Academic Core subjects (English, Mathematics, History, Science and Spanish). Salem Academy students graduate informed, articulate, proactive and ready for college. * Extended English and Mathematics classes for students in early grades. * Peformance-based classes in English and Mathematics at all levels to provide both remediation and challenge. * Spanish, English-language support or academic support classes required. * Honors and Advanced Placement courses offered for high school-aged students. * Standards-based grading to ensure student mastery of content and skills. * Tutoring and homework support available. RESULTS * Salem Academy students have outperformed local district students for the past two (2) years on MCAS assessments according to the MA Department of Education Composite Perforance Index (CPI). * Salem Academy was the only secondary school in Salem to meet adequate yearly progress (AYP) standards in all categories and subgroups set by the MA Department of Education in 2007. * All of Salem Academy's current grade 11 students met MCAS graduation requirements in grade 10.