It’s School Board Appreciation Month, and we’re taking a moment to thank the dedicated volunteers who guide our schools and shape the future of our students.
Their tireless work, often behind the scenes, makes a world of difference. Let’s show them some love! #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #ThankYouBoardMembers
Your early decision and response helps us plan effectively for the upcoming year. Thank you for being a part of our school family!
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Congratulations to CASSA for winning four Accely awards at the annual leadership summit held this July. The school was recognized for outstanding academic performance, earning the highest overall test scores amongst like-kind schools in the ACCEL network.
Recognizing the hard work and success of our schools and school leaders is an important tradition at ACCEL Schools. While schools across the country are still recovering from challenges related to the pandemic, we have seen a surge in success from schools serving historically underrecognized communities.
“We are mission driven to make quality education available to all children regardless of geographic location or life circumstances,” said ACCEL Schools CEO Ron Packard who presented the awards on July 17. “It is an honor to recognize the staff and leadership who are putting ACCEL’s ideals into action and creating positive change in the lives of the students and communities who need it most.”
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy received the following 2023 ACCELY awards:
Outstanding Growth in Math
Highest Score English Language Arts
Highest Score Math
Highest Overall Score
Congratulations to every member of our school community for contributing to our success in 2023. We are honored to accept these Accely awards on behalf of our entire team and look forward to another extraordinary school year.
The Local Wellness Policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Wellness Policy Committee has been created as an effort to manage and develop our school’s healthy habits.
» A Wellness Committee will be appointed to each school
» The committee may include parents and guardians, students, representatives of the school nutrition program, physical education teachers, or any other interested stakeholder that is aligned with the goals of the policy
» The committee shall meet a minimum of four times per year
This is a great opportunity to help promote and support student health and wellness, and create a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment. Please contact mealcounts@accelschools.com for more information.
We want to hear from you. Please contact us at: mealcounts@accelschools.com
French artist Henri Matisse said, “Creativity takes courage,” and we wholeheartedly agree! Whether painting or sculpting, dancing or acting, singing or playing an instrument, artistic expression requires skill and bravery. And the rewards for cultivating creativity are limitless! That’s why arts education is an important part of our educational offerings.
Did you know that students who study music perform better in math and science? Performers hone public speaking and problem-solving skills. And visual artists develop their imaginations and learn to think outside the box. The academic, character traits, and life skills that students develop while participating in the arts helps them succeed in school and prepares them to excel in college and careers.
Learn more about the importance of art education by watching this video from Americans for the Arts.
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is seeking public comment on its Food Allergy Policy related to protecting students with food allergies. You are invited to review the draft policy, which is available on the School’s website here:
https://clevelandartsocsci.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/01/Food-Allergy-Policy-Approved-05.15.2018.pdf
The School will accept public comment on the policy through February 1, 2022 by email to: Cory McDaniel at amcdaniel@clevelandartsocsci.org. Public comment will also be accepted at the Board Meeting on January 11, 2022.
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is seeking public comment on the ARP IDEA Special Education & Early Childhood Special Education Plan detailed below.
ARP Special Education Part B IDEA & Early Childhood Special Education Plan
The school will use $20,552.40 to provide additional intervention specialist services to eligible students and to students selected to participate in Coordinated Early Intervening Services.
Early Childhood Special Education
The school will use the ECSE funds to provide additional intervention specialist services to eligible students.
If you would like to comment regarding the planned use of these funds, please contact: Cory McDaniel at amcdaniel@clevelandartsocsci.org
Public comment will also be accepted at the Board Meeting on January 11, 2022.
We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that prepares them to succeed in school and become productive global citizens.
ACCEL Schools Instructional Model provides:
Iteisha Bankston, Superintendent of Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy, was interviewed on IdeaStream, Cleveland’s NPR station 90.3fm WCPN. In the interview Bankston discusses the safety guidelines ACCEL Schools is following to keep students healthy and safe as they return to school for the 2020-21 school year. The discussion additionally included information about the three learning options families can choose from this school year: Traditional (5 days at school), Online (5 days at home), and Hybrid (mixed).
Read or Listen to full article here: Northeast Ohio K-12 Schools Welcome Students Back with Safety Top of Mind
