The Hamilton Alternative Academy is a public "community school" sponsored by Hamilton Local Schools. A federal grant issued in 2003-2004 provided funding to purchase curriculum, textbooks, computer hardware, educational software, and curriculum support. This program was originally called the Hamilton Local Digital Academy. We work with the students, parents, teachers and administrators of Hamilton Local Schools to provide the most appropriate learning environment for each of our students. We are excited to have a classroom available daily for our students. Mr. Benton and Mr. O'Reilly are here to assist students in any of their courses.
Currently, the Alternative Academy offers four different programs:
Hamilton Alternative Academy
The Hamilton Alternative Academy serves students from grades K - 12. Hamilton Local teachers have developed much of the coursework used for our Alternative Academy. This coursework follows state standards and helps to prepare our Alternative Academy students for state testing. We supplement our curriculum with courses from the American School of Correspondence as necessary.
Through the Alternative Academy, we also provide credit recovery coursework for students attending Hamilton Township High School, including the CBI (Work-study) students. Mr. Thompson serves as our Dean of Students and helps assist the credit recovery process.
Hamilton Digital Academy
The Hamilton Digital Academy serves students in grades K-12 and follows a computer based learning program. This opportunity is recommended for students in grades K-8 who have "at home" parents willing to work with their child to ensure proper dedication to school work and time management. Students and parents are required to attend a two-hour training session. After training, the student takes home a computer, plugs in at home and attends school. We support our Digital students with on-site instruction, on-line intervention and tutoring.
Hamilton Alternative Classroom
The Hamilton Alternative Classroom serves students in grades 9-12 and is houaws at Hamilton Township High School This program is recommended for students who have disciplinary or truancy issues. These students are supported in a small group self-contained environment and can earn opportunities to attend classes outside of the classroom as well. The High School AC students work on the same coursework as the Alternative Academy students so that they may earn HS credit.
Hamilton Special Needs Academy
The Special Needs Academy serves students in grades K—12 who have been identified as having a special learning need as dictated by the state of Ohio. These students can be served through text based units developed by Hamilton Special Needs instructors. This is also primarily and at-home program with instruction and intervention implemented frequently.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or for further information!
775 Rathmell Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
Phone: 614.491.8044 Ext. 1240
Fax: 614.491.5564
Allyson Price, Director - [email protected]
Darlene Chandonnet, Administrative Assistant - [email protected]