Lugo-McGinness Academy
The Lugo-McGinness Academy is an educational facility operated by the City of Charlottesville Public Schools that serves at-risk adolescents. The academy works with students who are unable to receive their middle or high school educations for behavioral reasons. [1] [2] [3]
About
Lugo-McGinness Academy is a small, non-traditional academy that serves Charlottesville City Schools students in grades 8-12. Students may self-select or be referred for admission to the program. Located Venable Neighborhood.
The Learning Center seeks to provide a calm, healthy atmosphere and individualized learning approaches to teach students who have a history of disruptive behavior, criminal records, or long-term suspensions. The Center also provides counseling to students and affords them the opportunity for a high school diploma or GED preparation.[4]
The Lugo-McGinness Academy is named for Alicia Bowler Lugo and Rebecca Fuller McGinness, two Charlottesville natives and educators.
Map
Coordinates: 38°02′14″N 78°29′41″E / 38.037096°N -78.494788°W
Staff
The program coordinator for the Lugo-McGinness Academy is Stephanie Carter.[4]
References
- ↑ Web. Local academy provides alternative for at-risk youth, Lacey Naff, Charlottesville Tomorrow, December 17, 2014, retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ↑ Web. Lugo-McGinness Academy opens, The Daily Progress, December 11, 2014, retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville moves to buy property for school relocation, Tim Shea, Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 21, 2014, retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Web. Henry Avenue Learning Center, Charlottesville City Schools, retrieved August 14, 2012.