NWLSD Transitions Academy: Connecting For Student Success

At Northwest Local School District’s Transitions Academy, we understand the path to success does not always look the same for all students. When a traditional academic setting is not ideal*, home school administration may refer a student for placement at Transitions Academy (TA). Students attending TA benefit from smaller staff-student ratios, a modified school day, varied instructional modalities, and individualized social-emotional-behavioral supports.

• Individualized academic learning plans developed at the start of placement

• Direct access to licensed social worker daily

• Students can still remain connected to home school and school activities

• Access to school-based resources and community supports

• Online and in-person learning experience

• Small group tutoring

• 1-to-1 Chromebooks

• And so much more...

Mission

The Mission of Transitions Academy is to provide a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment where all students are encouraged and supported to achieve next-step goals.

Vision

Teaching and Learning at Transitions Academy will:

• Include the design of individualized learning plans that accommodate the academic, social, and emotional strengths and needs of all students

• Provide a culture of safety and acceptance

• Develop positive relationships among all members of every student's team

• Promote respect and accountability to prepare all students for a future of self-sustainability

Our staff is trained in both Restorative and Trauma-Informed Practices. We understand the importance of building and maintaining supportive, ongoing relationships with students and families, and believe this is a critical component to establishing a safe, welcoming environment to promote student success.

Modified Schedule Times:

Session One: 7:30 AM—10:15 AM

Session Two: 11:00 AM—1:45 PM

Students are required to attend Monday - Friday during their scheduled session time. 

All program options at Transitions Academy utilize a modified attendance plan. Regardless of the program option type, all students are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of academic activities each (5 day) week*. Because a portion of these hours must be completed independently outside the school day, regular access to the internet outside of school is necessary and critical for student success. *Hourly requirements are based on the number of days in the school week.

Transitions Academy (TA) is a referral-based, off-site academic program for students in grades 6 –12 attending one of the following NWLSD schools:

• Colerain High School

• Northwest High School

• Colerain Middle School

• Pleasant Run Middle School

• White Oak Middle School