Annual School Plan (ASP)
2024-2025
Goal #1: By June 2025, all 10th and 11th grade students will demonstrate measurable growth in Reading Informational Text, as evidenced by an improvement of at least 5% from their pretest scores to their post-test scores on the Reading Common Assessment.
Goal #2: By June 2025, chronic absenteeism rate will be 50% or less.
Goal #3: By June 2025, all 11th-12th grade students will demonstrate measurable growth in Algebra II, as evidenced by an improvement of at least 5% from their pretest scores to their post-test scores on the Algebra II.
Goal #4: By June 2025, ensure that all students have equitable access to rigorous, standards-aligned learning opportunities that promote college and career readiness. Specifically, increase the graduation rate by 20% by providing all students with credit recovery programs and opportunities to explore and learn about college and career options.
Week of Respect October 7th - October 11th, 2024
Throughout the Week of October 7th, Pinnacle Academy students participated in various activities for Week of Respect. The purpose of Week of Respect allows students to recognize the importance of SEL that focuses on prevention of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB).
Events included Anti-Bullying Prevention assembly, HIB vs. Conflict, Respect Workshop, US Army Informational Session and HESSA College Admissions Planning. All students and staff were encouraged to wear blue in honor of Bullying Prevention.
College Fair - Farleigh Dickinson University
October 15th, 2024
On October 15th, students had the opportunity to attend a College Fair at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU).
Scholar of the Month Assembly October 15th, 2024
On October 15th, Dr. Smith-Snead recognized seven students for Scholar of the Month. Students are nominated by their homeroom teachers, in which they have exemplified growth in their academics, attendance, and behavior for that particular month. Honorees were able to utilize our photo booth to take pictures and create videos on their achievement. Teachers were also recognized for perfect attendance for the month of September.
Empanada Day October 15th, 2024
On October 15th, Pinnacle celebrated the end of Hispanic Heritage Month with delicious empanadas.
Senior Pictures October 22nd, 2024
Here comes Class of 2025! On October 22nd, 2024 all 12th graders took their graduation pictures.
Important Dates:
Red Ribbon Week: 10/23/2024 - 10/31/2024
Election Day: 11/05/2024
Schools Closed: 11/07/2024 - 11/08/2024