The Lake Academy Alternative School (usually referred to as Lake Academy)[4] was a public alternative high school located in Willoughby, Ohio in Lake County. It was founded in 1997.[4]
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| Coordinates | 41°38′17″N 81°24′25″W / 41.638°N 81.407°W |
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| Type | High school |
| School district | Multiple; as Lake County Educational Service Center |
| Superintendent | Brian Bontempo[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 60[2] |
| Website | Program website |
History
editClasses for students needing help for academic or behavioral issues began in December 1997 at a facility in Painesville, Ohio. Within a year, two facilities were used: one in Grand River on the eastern side of Lake County, and one in Willoughby on the western side of the county. By 1999 the operations merged in one location, at 25 Public Square in Willoughby.[5]
Description
editThe school educates students in 7th through 12th grades.[4] It serves students in the eight school districts of Lake County (Auburn Joint Vocational School District, Fairport Harbor Exempted Village School District, Kirtland Local School District, Madison Local City School District, Mentor Exempted Village School District, Painesville City Local School District, Riverside Local School District, Perry Local School District, Wickliffe City School District, Willoughby Eastlake City School District) and Chardon School District, which is in Geauga County. Total student enrollment is 60.[2]
The school describes its student population as composed in part of "reluctant learners," who may also be dealing with substance abuse or chemical dependency, mental or emotional health issues, truancy, delinquency, attention or organization difficulties, and/or academic deficiencies.[4]
The school strongly encourages parental involvement with their student's progress.[5]
Faculty and staff
editThe high school's director is John Weiss.[4] The student-to-teacher ratio is 6 to 1.[1] The faculty has 10 teachers.[2]
Curriculum
editClassroom subjects include mathematics, English grammar and literature, and the sciences. Computer science is also taught.[2]
Notable alumni
editThomas M. "T.J." Lane III, a 17-year-old student who pleaded guilty in 2013 to the 2012 Chardon High School shooting, was a sophomore at the time at Lake Academy. Tried as an adult, he was sentenced to three life sentences without parole.[6]
Notes
edit- ^ a b Bontempo, Brian. Chardon School Shooting - Statement from County Superintendent Archived 2012-03-03 at the Wayback Machine, Lake County Educational Service Center, 28 February 2012.
- ^ a b c d Profile at trulia.com
- ^ Profile at Education Bug
- ^ a b c d e The Lake Academy Alternative School: Program Overview Archived 2012-03-01 at the Wayback Machine, Lake County Educational Service Center. retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ a b Lake Academy Brochure[permanent dead link]
- ^ Caniglia, John (March 19, 2013). "T.J. Lane sentenced to life in prison in Chardon High School shootings". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland Live LLC. Retrieved April 7, 2013.