OUR VISION To provide a safe, nurturing
environment where students can succeed as they prepare for college, career, and
life.
OUR MISSION To prepare every student for
success, we provide quality learning through personalization.
GENERAL INFORMATION Starting in 2001, as
Suns-Diamondbacks Education Academy (changed to Linda Abril Educational Academy
in 2016), this alternative program is designed to help students complete their
high school education in a small learning environment with specialized classes
and schedules. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in December and
May. Graduates are recognized at the end of every term during an awards
ceremony.
LAEA is intended for juniors and
seniors who have fallen behind in their credits and will benefit from the small
school environment. Students are selected for admission based on transcript,
discipline, and an interview process. Students are admitted at the start of
each 6-week term throughout the school year.
The daily class schedule consists of
two 145 minute classes. Regular classes are offered in Math, English, Social
Studies, Business and Technology, Science, Health, as well as a limited
selection of electives. Minimum assistance and resources are offered to our
special education students. Students will also have the opportunity to earn
extra credits by enrolling in a third period online credit-recovery class as
part of their schedule.
LAEA is located in a new,
state-of-the-art facility on 19th Avenue and Thomas Road, and accommodates up
to 400 students.
