Welcome to
Crittenden Prep Academy
Marion Alternative School
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2260 Old Highway 64-B
Crawfordsville, AR
870-823-5533 or 870-823-5578
870-823-1010 FAX
Providing Opportunity for Educational Success
General Information
Crittenden Prep Academy is an alternative learning environment serving public school students in grades 7–12 from the Marion and West Memphis school districts. Other public schools in Crittenden County may enroll students provided space is available.
The goal of Crittenden Prep Academy is to provide an opportunity for at-risk students to continue with and complete their high school education. We believe that, given the opportunity, every student can learn to change past behaviors and make better choices; the better choices that students make, the better opportunities they create for their future success.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a safe environment for students to earn credits toward graduation while developing skills necessary to be successful in school and in their futures.
Location of school/ Contact Information
Crittenden Prep Academy is located in the former Crawfordsville High School at 2260 Old Highway 64-B, just west of Crawfordsville. The school may be contacted using the following numbers: 870-823-5533, 870-823-5578, or 870-823-1010 (fax).
Faculty/Staff
Mrs. Brandi Banks |
Special Ed/Social Studies |
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Mr. Donell Grandberry |
Custodian |
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Mrs. Sharon Hood |
Language Arts |
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Mrs. Katherine Green |
Paraprofessional |
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Mr. Wayne Randall |
Science, PE, Health |
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Mrs. Mahalia Roby |
Business Education, JAG |
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Mr. James Spratt |
Mathematics |
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Ms. Connie Steele |
Principal |
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Mrs. Minnette Stevenson |
Special Ed Paraprofessional |
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Mrs. Varnell White |
Secretary |
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Mr. Samuel Williams |
Paraprofessional |
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Mission Statement
The mission of Crittenden Prep Academy is to provide an opportunity for students previously unsuccessful in traditional schools to earn credits toward a high school diploma in a positive learning environment that stresses the total development of each student: moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. We strive to teach positive behaviors and to improve students’ academic performances so they will be successful when they return to their home school.
We are committed to a creating a safe learning environment that
- empowers students to take ownership in their education;
- encourages students’ intellectual growth through a student-centered and academically challenging curriculum;
- promotes the development of effective problem-solving skills, decision making, and coping mechanisms;
- increases responsibility, self-esteem and self-determination;
- develops strong social skills and ethical behaviors;
- strengthens respect for authority; and
- includes post-secondary planning.
Instructional Program
Students at Crittenden Prep Academy are taught by fully-certified teachers. Courses offered include English, history/social studies, mathematics, art, physical education, life skills, and electives determined by the needs of the students enrolled. All students will be engaged in character education classes/activities each school day. A computer lab with filtered internet access is available for research and instruction. Plato credit recovery program is provided in the computer lab.
Student to teacher ratio requirements are 15:1 and 18:1 with a teacher’s aide. These small classes provide an opportunity for personalized attention and instruction.
Students who qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1975 will receive special services from a fully-certified special education teacher. This teacher may serve only 25 students a day and no more than 8 per class period.
Instructional Schedule
Because of transportation restrictions, the first class of the day begins at 8:15 AM and the last class ends at 2:45 PM.
1st Period |
8:15-9:05 |
BREAKFAST |
9:10-9:25 |
2nd Period |
9:30-10:20 |
3rd Period |
10:25-11:15 |
4th Period |
11:20-12:10 |
LUNCH |
12:10-12:30 |
5TH Period |
12:35-1:25 |
6th period |
1:25-2:05 |
7th Period |
2:05-2:45 |
Credits Earned
Through classes taught by teachers and the Plato credit recovery program students may earn as many as 8-10 credits per year.
Student Support Services
Counseling services are available to students through district counselors and approved outside agencies. Students who have court-appointed counselors will be able to meet with that counselor at the school with approval of the alternative school’s principal. A Marion School District nurse is on call to meet the needs of the students.
Food Service
Both breakfast and lunch are served each day. The Marion School District will bill the student’s home district for the meals served.
Transportation Services
Each participating school district will provide transportation to and from Crittenden Prep Academy and will determine pick up and departure times and locations. The home school’s administrator is responsible for arranging transportation and for informing students about these arrangements.
Students from the Marion School District must be dressed according to the appearance code given above before they are allowed to board the bus. All students will follow the bus rider policies of their local district. Investigation of and punishment for misbehavior on the bus is the responsibility of the home school. In the event a student is suspended from the bus, a parent/guardian will be responsible for getting the student to and from school.
Students may drive their own cars to Crittenden Prep Academy only with the approval of CPA’ s principal and only if their home school’s district policy allows them to have a car on campus. The student must provide a copy of his/her driver’s license and proof of insurance along with a permission form signed by a parent/guardian before he/she will be allowed to drive to school. Once the student arrives at the campus, he/she may not return to his/her vehicle without the permission of the principal.
School Resource Officer
The Crittenden County Sheriff’s office and the Marion School District have arranged for a deputy sheriff to be on the campus of the alternative school during school hours. This officer will assist the school in security and safety matters.
Graduation Requirements
Students attending Crittenden Prep Academy will follow the graduation requirements of their home school.
Connie Steele, Principal
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