Academy of Creative Education

North East Independent School District policy and the Texas Education Code require that students participate actively in a balanced curriculum designed to meet individual needs. The Academy’s curriculum goal is to prepare well-rounded, thoughtful, and active citizens who understand the importance of patriotism and can function productively in a free enterprise society with appreciation for the basic democratic values of our state and national heritage.

The driving force behind the Academy’s non-traditional program is the curriculum, for which Academy educators continually use research-based information to determine what at-risk youth need to learn. The curriculum designed by the faculty is self-paced, accelerated, and individualized. It provides students with academic choices that promote critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques that apply to real-life experiences. Challenging and motivating activities are incorporated to integrate core subjects within and across the curriculum. Interdisciplinary concepts are included throughout the curriculum to emphasize the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) objectives. To ensure that all students are successful learners, Academy educators have centered the integrated, in-depth curriculum around student learning styles. Curriculum is based on innovative approaches that are uniquely suited to meet the needs, abilities, interests, and backgrounds of the students. The curriculum features performance-based activities while addressing how each student learns best. All students are treated as though they are gifted and are expected to achieve 80% mastery on all assignments.