Exploratorium Academy provides instruction in the subjects required for Alabama High School graduation, covering the same material as the curriculum followed by Alabama public schools
(download state graduation requirements here). This provides preparation for the business world as well as testing for college admission and transition to college if desired. However, the material is organized differently to make it easier to learn, retain, and use.
At Exploratorium Academy the driving force imbedded in our instructional delivery derives out of our efforts to provide a quality Education through our Accountability that is fostered by our Leadership. Students are given the best of instruction in a controlled yet small learning environment. Academic excellence is achieved through mastery teaching and learning practices. Students are encouraged and grouped in a manner in which they learn from other students taking similar content/disciplines. Students are assigned to learning clusters consisting of 12-16 students; all assigned to one teacher. Learning clustered are designed to control and guide the student’s learning abilities by challenging their potential with rigorous discussions, analytical reading and writing exercise, and modern/current learning activities and related resources. The State of Alabama’s Department of Education provides the core academic learning modules and course objectives that guide our instructional practices.
Students at Exploratorium Academy have an opportunity to continue their education through our year round program(s). We offer a Fall, Winter, and Summer Semester. During the summer semester students have the option to enroll in our comprehensive summer program. This program is designed for students in grades 10-12 only who have the scholastic ability to main a college level comprehensive program.
Our hours of instructional delivery during the Fall and Winters semesters are: Monday-Thursday 8:30am – 12:30pm. During the Summer semester our instructional delivery is Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm consisting of 4 alternate Saturdays.
