EL PASO ACADEMY

El Paso Academy is a charter school founded in 2000 to educate children left behind by a traditional "one-sized-fits-all" education system. We offer flexibility in school hours and provide extended instructional time. We also offer a wide range of highly individualized curricular options - from "back to basics" to "expeditionary learning". Our programs allow the students to work at their own pace, develop strong academic skills, learn individually or in small groups, have access to technology, and use educational software to enhance their learning. The academy is fully accredited. To graduate, students must take and pass the TAKS and have an average grade of 80% in all courses. 20 graduates have been awarded $1000 Governor's Scholarships for early graduation. OUR MISSION is to increase the number of students graduating from high school, to assist students to find employment and to continue their education at the vocational, junior college or university level and life-long learning. OUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING is unique and responsive to the individual needs of its students by identifying the academic strengths and weaknesses of our students.