About
March 16, 2021 2022-06-17 17:03About
Our History
Established in 2012, Focus Academy is the dream of a small group of parents of children with special needs.
The parents envisioned a school where their children would be valued and supported with the goal of creating a school environment where their children would be prepared for academic, social and workplace success. Partnering with professionals in the community their dream became a reality.
Our Mission
To engage students in an educational community which emphasizes feelings of value, support and success
To create a learning environment where academic success is expected and achieved
To provide our students with rich and varied opportunities for individual development; social interaction and connection; relationship building and social emotional growth
To teach students necessary skills that enable them to move beyond the classroom and serve as active members of their community
To prepare students to live the most independent and purposeful lives possible
Mission Statement
Focus Academy is a Public Charter Middle School, High School and Transition Program serving students who have or are eligible for, an Individual Plan (IEP). Our mission is to provide a proactive, relationship-based, environmental approach to learning. Focus Academy recognizes the importance of educational, social and emotional supports. Focus Academy offers our students rich and varied opportunities for individual development, social interaction and connection, relationship building and social-emotional growth, providing them with the necessary tools to move beyond the classroom and to become active members of the community.
Vision Statement
The vision of Focus Academy is to provide students with cognitive and developmental challenges with an educational community that supports academic success, feelings of value, and connection. We enable students to grow beyond limitations in order to live independent, purposeful and enriched lives.
Family Testimonials
What Do Parents Say? According to our annual parent survey, the overwhelming majority of Focus Academy families recommend Focus Academy and its programming.
