Our Program
We operate with our students on a contractual basis. Admission to the Achievement Academy is free and based solely on a student’s commitment to the hard work of getting an education. It is not based on a student’s reading level or subject area competency.
For students who uphold their contractual responsibilities, the Achievement Academy will support them through their GED and post-secondary education, no matter what or how long it takes.
Our average student starts the program at a 4th to 7th grade reading level and requires 250-300 instructional hours and daily homework to reach competency in the five subject areas of the GED. In addition to GED instruction and daily homework, an additional 60 to 80 hours are needed to prepare students for post-secondary programs.
To assure that students attend regularly, AAD has a case manager on staff to provide, or find, a range of “wrap around” support to help students with the chronic, chaotic issues that interfere with their personal and academic success. AAD collaborates with a wide range of community resources to help meet students needs.
By the time of graduation from the program, students have a high school equivalency diploma, computer skills, marketable job skills at the sustainable wage level, leadership skills, excellent work habits, interpersonal skills, close friends (both peers and adults), and a support system. Achievement Academy graduates have strong self-esteem and self-knowledge.
Our Academic Program
- Fast-Forward Reading – If the student arrives with a low reading level (below 9th grade), s/he works solely on improving that reading ability to a 10th grade level before formally beginning GED study.
- GED – Our students study to pass the five subject area tests of the GED (literature, writing, science, social studies and math) and earn a NC High School Equivalency Diploma. In addition to the GED, our graduates explore career options and secure funding for higher education.
- Post-Secondary – We support post secondary education in several areas of study. Students continue to receive academic, emotional and, when necessary, financial support through their post-secondary education. Read More.
