Allison Academy School (North Miami Beach, Florida)

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Allison Academy School
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Allison Academy School (North Miami Beach, Florida)
1881 Northeast 164th Street

North Miami Beach

Miami
,
(Miami-Dade)
,
Florida
33162

United States
Coordinates 25°55′38″N80°09′46″W / 25.92727°N 80.16291°W / 25.92727; -80.16291
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Type Private, Independent
Religious affiliation(s) Non-denominational
Opened1983
FounderDr. Sarah Allison
Head of schoolShaidy Fernandez
Grades 6-12
Color(s)Green and white   
Website allisonacademy.com

Allison Academy School is a private, non-denominational, co-ed private Middle and High School (grades 6-12) [1] in North Miami Beach, Florida, United States. [2] It is located 5 miles north of downtown Miami.

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History

Dr. Sarah Allison founded Allison Academy as an independent private school in 1983. The school evolved from the Reading, Math, and Learning Center started by Dr. Allison in 1970, to meet student needs and parental demands for a full-time program offering an intensive developmental and enrichment curriculum. [3] [4] Prior to founding Allison Academy, Dr. Allison served as a consultant to private schools and has taught in public schools in Gadsden and Broward Counties. She is a member of the Board of the Association of Independent Schools of Florida [5] where she has held offices and is a Director Emerita.

Curriculum

Most courses are offered at two levels, some including Honors and Advanced Placement. Students are placed in courses that best suit their background and ability, and it is not unusual for students to have an academic schedule that includes courses from different levels.

As for graduation requirements, 24 academic credits plus physical education are required, although 28 credits are recommended.

Academics

The school's enrollment is approximately 100 students. [6] The average class size ranges from 12–14 students.

Art

Using various media ranging from pastels, ceramics, sewing, sculpture, and painting, students experience different levels of art. The focus of the art program is to develop appreciation and enjoyment of visual art and the creative process.

Allison Academy has a rock/jazz band, which has developed into a professional sounding group and has performed at local venues, city functions, talent shows, and for Allison Academy students and faculty. School also has drama classes, in which students express their creativity through dramatic interpretation and expression. The students write and perform their own dramatic productions.

Athletics

Through team sports, students are encouraged to reach their potential in physical fitness, skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership. Nearly 80% of students play at least one sport and many are two-to-three season athletes.

Allison Academy has a boys’ basketball team that has a schedule of 15 – 20 games each season. The team competes against other schools within the area. The girls’ volleyball team is competitive and plays 10-15 games each season. [7]

Students

The course program provided by Allison Academy is designed to follow the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Curriculum and to use state-adopted textbooks and ebooks to meet the objective of obtaining a high school diploma and of preparing students for higher education—college, university, or technical/vocational institutions. [7] Graduates from the academy are recognized by leading universities. [8] After graduation, 87% of students from the school go on to attend a 4-year college. [9]

International Students

Allison Academy is part of the more than 250 top schools Cambridge Network International that offers excellent opportunities for prospective students. [10] Through this program, foreign students are placed in environments that meet the Cambridge Network’s Golden Standards.

Faculty

The principal is Shaidy Fernandez. [11] 36 percent of faculty members have masters or doctoral degrees. [12]

Accreditation and membership

Allison Academy School is accredited or a member of the following organizations: [13] [14]

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References

  1. ↑ School Profile - GreatSchools.org
  2. ↑ National Center for Education Statistics
  3. ↑ "Allison Academy | Better Business Bureau® Profile". www.bbb.org.
  4. ↑ "Sarah F. Allison". Greater North Miami Beach CHAMBER.
  5. ↑ "Dr. Sarah Allison » Board of Directors – AISF".
  6. ↑ "Cognia - Institution Summary". www.advanc-ed.org.
  7. 1 2 "Students".
  8. ↑ "Allison Academy". LINK group. December 31, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Explore Allison Academy". Niche.
  10. ↑ "Allison Academy - Cambridge Network".
  11. ↑ "Principal's Welcome to Students | Allison Academy, North Miami".
  12. ↑ "About Us".
  13. ↑ Directory of AISF Member Schools
  14. ↑ Allison Academy profile - Private School Review
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