 Week of September 14th, 2026Here's a look at what we've been up to lately and what's coming next. Thanks for being part of The Academy! What is Explicit Instruction?From our Head of Curriculum & Instruction, Mr. Craig DuffyExplicit Instruction is a method of instruction that is built around high rates of student participation (the whole class answers, not just one student at a time: choral responses, whiteboards, partner talk, and written answers), teacher modeling followed by guided practice, mastery learning (knowledge that sticks, not just performance on test day), works within the constraints of human cognition (cognitive load theory), and lays the foundation for creative and complex problem solving. AnnouncementsTardy/Check-In Time AdjustmentStudents are expected to arrive at school on time and be prepared to begin instruction at 8:30 a.m. To better align with our academic schedule, tardy students must now check into the office starting at 8:40 a.m., instead of 8:45 a.m. Students arriving between 8:30 and 8:40 a.m. may report directly to class, and will be marked tardy. Students arriving after the 8:40 a.m. bell must check in at the front office with a parent before reporting to class. Excessive Tardy PolicyWe value student timeliness and preparedness for the school day. Please consider how your family can partner with us to ensure your student is on time for school each day. When excessive tardiness becomes an issue:
At the K-6 levels, parents will receive a notice once their student has received 5 tardies. At 8 tardies, parents will receive a notice from the principal. At 10 tardies, parents will be asked to attend a meeting with administration to discuss a plan of intervention. At the 7-12th levels, parents will receive a notice once their student has received 5 tardies. At 8 tardies, parents will receive a notice from the principal. At 10 tardies, students will be required to report to detention as assigned by the principal. Click here for our full attendance policy. Thank you for your cooperation! Lunch Rollover Benefits to ExpireRollover benefits for free and reduced meals will expire on 9/22/2026. Once you submit an application for free and reduced meals you will receive the benefits determined from that application. If you would like to get the most out of your benefits we recommend waiting until as close to the expiration date as possible to submit a new application. All free and reduced meals applications are now within the School Cafe Family Hub where parents can view the menu and make payments.  Academy for God School AppDid you know we have a school app that can be downloaded from your device's app store? Keep your student's class schedule, attendance records, school handbook and calendar all in one place by having the app on your mobile device. Please reach out to admin@academyforgod.org if you have any trouble connecting.  Save the Date: A Night of the Arts Mark your calendars for November 19–20 for our Night of the Arts, featuring Academy's Got Talent and The Arts Showcase! We can't wait to celebrate our students' creativity and talent with you. Students can participate in both AGT and The Arts Contest, if they'd like! Register for the talent show. - Audition registration closes on Sept 20th! Register for the arts competition. -Registration closes on November 1st! Fall Portraits for PurchaseElementary fall portraits are now available to view & purchase at the link below. The watermark will be removed from digital files once purchased for $5/file. We kindly ask that out of respect for our photographers and costs for school portraits, all photos are purchased and screenshots are not taken/shared. Thank you! Grades 7-12 will have individual and class photos taken on Wednesday, Sept 30th. Senior cap and gown photos will also be taken on Sept 30th. Academics Attn Parents of High School Students: |
