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Crittenden Prep Academy
Marion Alternative School
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 and complete their high school education.
Location of school: Crittenden Prep Academy is located in the former Crawfordsville High School at 2260 Old Highway 64-B, just west of Crawfordsville.
Administration/Contact Information: Ms. Connie Steele, Principal. 870-823-5533, 870-823-5578, FAX 870-823-1010.
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. 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 increase to 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.
Student Support Services: Students enrolled in the alternative learning environment are often in need of counseling, and the faculty and staff of Crittenden Prep Academy (CPA) encourage parents/guardians to work with us to determine the type of counseling that will best serve their students' need.
Counseling services can be made available to students through Marion High School. Counselors from approved outside agencies and court-appointed counselors are welcome to see clients enrolled at CPA at school during approved times.
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. Marion School District will bill the student’s home district for the meals served.
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.
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