At the North State Aspire Academy, the most recent update of interest has been their involvement in an entire district “Drop Everything & Read” event. Students have had a focused time to develop reading habits on campus. This small but important update provides a positive educational environment at the campus, demonstrates students actively participating in a simple learning experience that impacts their everyday literacy levels and strengthens the connection between the school and the larger district activities.

Q1. What kind of students come to North State Aspire Academy?

Ans. Typically, children who require a more controlled environment benefit from having small groups, enabling teachers to take care of them throughout the entire day.

Q2. Can you explain the differences regarding the classroom environment in comparison to other elementary schools in your area?

Ans. The classroom environment is generally more focused, and there are generally fewer students in comparison to a traditional elementary school, which provides teachers with the opportunity to work with each child more during school hours.

Q3. Do students at this school have the same curriculum as in the traditional public school?

Ans. Yes, students follow a similar/identical core academic curriculum. However, the delivery may be modified to better support the individual learning needs of each student.

Q4. Is parent involvement/moderation encouraged?

Ans. Yes. Schools like this view communication with families as a priority; therefore, schools encourage parents to remain involved with their child’s development and school activities.

Q5. How do you measure the progress of the students over time?

Ans. Progress is typically monitored through the use of teacher observation, student remains interested in passing work, and communication with family members about the student’s progress; all of which provide assurance that the student is continuing to make progress in a satisfactory manner.