Academy of Arts and Academics

Academy of Arts and Academics (A3) is a public high school in downtown Springfield, Oregon, United States. The school allows students the chance to pursue an education in the art form of their choice, from visual to theatrical to music composition to many others. The school encourages students to integrate their arts into their academic projects. At the end of each semester, students showcase their projects in a "Confluence".

Academy of Arts and Academics
Address
615 Main Street

Springfield
,
(Lane County)
,
Oregon
97477

United States
Coordinates44.045974°N 123.018057°W / 44.045974; -123.018057
Information
TypePublic
School districtSpringfield School District
PrincipalAme Beard [1]
Grades9-12[2]
Number of students351 (2016-17)[3]
Websitewww.a3school.org

Academics

In 2008, the school did not give out high school diplomas, due to the fact that it was a new school and they did not have a senior class.[4][5]

In the 2008-2009 state report card, 86% of students met or exceeded standards for English/Language arts (the state average was 66%), 57% met or exceeded standards for mathematics (the state average was 54%), and 74% met or exceeded standards for science (the state average was 58%). The school did not meet standards for attendance, with a 91.4% attendance rate, but still was over the state average of 91.3%. The school did not meet the federal Adequate Yearly Progress rating.[6][7]

Academy of Arts and Academics officially became a charter school in 2010. As of June 30, 2018 A3 will no longer be a charter school as a result of a loss of confidence in the governing board by the school district. It will become an alternative school. As of 2019 A3 is an arts magnet school.

Health and science

In 2012, A3 opened a health and science campus located two blocks from the main campus. Students may attend either campus, but not both.[8] The campus focuses on incorporating science and health topics into in-depth, independently driven projects.

Media arts

Media students have had internships at several local news stations, including KMTR and KEZI. Media students have also won awards at local film festivals.

References
  1. Roemeling, Alisha (February 1, 2018). "Principal of Springfield's A3 charter school placed on administrative leave". The Register-Guard. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  2. "Oregon School Directory 2009-2010" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. p. 117. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  3. "Academy of Arts and Academics". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  4. "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  5. "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Archived from the original on September 16, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  6. "Academy of Arts and Academics". Unknown. Retrieved January 23, 2011.
  7. Castillo, Susan (November 10, 2009). "2008-2009 School Report Card: Academy of Arts and Academics" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  8. "A3 website" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 3, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
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