Alternative Academic Achievement Academy

14418 S Mckinley Ave, Posen, IL, 60469
Tel: (708)206-0000
Grades: K - 9 | 38 students
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The Alternative Academic Achievement Academy(AAA) Academy is a non-for-profit 14-7.02 private therapeutic day school. It has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education to serve the needs of students ages 5 through 15 with emotional, behavioral, learning disabilities and other health impairments as well as those considered to be at-risk. AAA Academy provides a structured academic program for placement of students in grades k through 8, utilizing a unique 5-1 teacher to pupil ratio. AAA Academy's concept of reducing class size goes along with a belief that to communicate one on one with students increases the chance of reaching them. AAA Academy was created with the idea and principle belief tha "ALL Children Are Worth Saving". This belief allows us to provide alternative placements to students with different needs while allowing them to obtain needed academic achievement. Students experiencing difficulty in the traditional school environment are placed with AAA Academy because of our fundamental belief that all children can learn. The mission is to provide a positive learning environment which will improve the self-esteem and impact students behavioral and educational performance so that they many become better prepared for the future.

School Overview:
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 38 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 98% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 2:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • The Alternative Academic Achievement Academy(AAA) Academy is a non-for-profit 14-7.02 private therapeutic day school. It has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education to serve the needs of students ages 5 through 15 with emotional, behavioral, learning disabilities and other health impairments as well as those considered to be at-risk. AAA Academy provides a structured academic program for placement of students in grades k through 8, utilizing a unique 5-1 teacher to pupil ratio. AAA Academy's concept of reducing class size goes along with a belief that to communicate one on one with students increases the chance of reaching them. AAA Academy was created with the idea and principle belief tha "ALL Children Are Worth Saving". This belief allows us to provide alternative placements to students with different needs while allowing them to obtain needed academic achievement. Students experiencing difficulty in the traditional school environment are placed with AAA Academy because of our fundamental belief that all children can learn. The mission is to provide a positive learning environment which will improve the self-esteem and impact students behavioral and educational performance so that they many become better prepared for the future.

Nearby Schools:

Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
The Sandbox Inc
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.1 mi. away
Beacon Hill Preparatory Academy
Gr. K-9 | 1.1 mi. away
Mary P Moody Christian Academy
Gr. K-9 | 1.5 mi. away
Blue Cap School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.5 mi. away
Step By Step
Gr. K | 1.6 mi. away

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