School type Charter School Principal Michael Shapiro Grades 6-12 Phone +1 907-742-1700 Colors Green, Silver | Established 2003 Faculty 18 Mascot Phoenix District Anchorage School District | |
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Motto Educating for Leadership, Educating for Life. Address 5530 E Northern Lights Blvd #1, Anchorage, AK 99504, USA Similar Bartlett High School, Middle School Education, Family Partnership Charter K, Steller Secondary School, Winterberry Charter School Profiles | ||
Highland Academy Charter School is a standards based school in Anchorage, Alaska in the Anchorage School District. It is a charter school whose focus is a learning approach in which all students must demonstrate proficiency in a selection of standards. It was the first standards based school in the Anchorage School District (ASD) and had its first graduating class on May 31, 2006. Highland Tech is a member of the Reinventing Schools Coalition, which is a division of Marzano Research Laboratory. Highland Tech draws its student population from all over the municipality of Anchorage. The curriculum attempts to holistically support a more modern approach to learning, incorporating standards in career development and technology, as well as social, public service, and personal learning. All students are part of an advisory team where academic coaching, goal setting, team building, and parent connections are focused. Highland Academy was formally known as Highland Tech High and Highland Tech Charter School.
Contents
ILP Forms and C.O.R.E.
Students have the opportunity to fill out an "Individual Learning Plan," or "ILP," so they can show progress on standards they missed or standards they would like to address independently. The student may choose one or more standards and create an activity or project that addresses these standards. The process is designed to allow flexibility in the learning environment to support anytime, anywhere learning opportunities for students.
Highland's model for mutual respect is called C.O.R.E. (Culture of Respect for Everyone). The model is designed to engage all stakeholders in an environment of respect. This includes teachers, parents, students, and administrators. To reinforce a culture of respect, Highland uses a conflict resolution tool (the C.O.R.E. form), which encourages both parties to provide their perspective. Highland Tech also celebrates respect on a regular basis through the SuperCORE process.
Staff
Current Administration
Former Principals and Assistant Principals
Graduation rates
Highland Tech High School is known for having an abysmal on-time graduation rate. The graduation rate during the 2013-2014 school year was an unusually high 34.5%. Even compared to the state's depressing 69.4%, this is quite low. In previous years, it has been below 20%.