Academy for Innovative Studies (Evansville)

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Academy for Innovative Studies (Diamond)
Address
2319 Stringtown Road
(Old North High School)

Evansville
,
Indiana

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
Established2012
LocaleMid-size city
School districtEvansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
PrincipalHannah Kirkman
Faculty44
Grades6-12
Color(s)     
MascotPhoenix
Website
Academy for Innovative Studies (First)
Address
3013 First Avenue

Evansville
,
Indiana

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
Established2012
LocaleMid-size city
School districtEvansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
PrincipalTracy Eichholz
Faculty91.11 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades6-12
Number of students729[1]
Color(s)     
MascotPhoenix
Website

The Academy for Innovative Studies are two campuses located on Diamond Avenue and First Avenue in Evansville, Indiana, USA. It is a member of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. In 2012, the EVSC School Board decided to invest more money in students who are at risk and learn differently from traditional student and open another AIS campus. The new AIS campus at the old North High School was opened in fall 2012. [2][3][4][5][6]

Details

AIS is an alternative school with two campuses. Open to students in grades 6 to 12, the Academy for Innovative Studies - Diamond Campus, offers a non-traditional learning environment geared to addressing the holistic needs of all students. Prior to enrollment, each student has an Individualized Education Plan or Individualized Service Plan. AIS Diamond students have the possibility of graduating with a Core 40 Diploma or earning their GED. With smaller class sizes each student has the opportunity for more individualized attention and instruction. On-site counseling and assessments, provided by community partners, is available to all qualifying students at our Diamond Campus.

There are two AIS campuses: AIS First Avenue (Old Harwood) and old North AIS Diamond.

References
  1. "Academy for Innovative Studies". School Directory Information. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  2. "Academy for Innovative Studies". evscschools.com. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  3. "Academy for Innovative Studies Overview". usnews.com. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  4. Martin, John. "EVSC unveils new alternative education 'academy'". courierpress.com. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  5. "Academy For Innovative Studies". trulia.com. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  6. "Academy for Innovative Studies". education.com. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
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