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New Flex Year Program & More!

Friday, June 25th, 2010

 2010 year calendar photo

Advantage Academy has adopted a Flex Year Program for our 2010-2011 school year in order to better serve our students and their individual needs.

Parent packets were mailed to all enrolled students recently with the school calendar as well as information on the Flex Year Program, new school hours, new backpack requirements and more.  You may also download all of the information that was included in the packet by clicking the links below.

2010-2011 school year calendar 

Flex Year Program Details

Parent Letter from Assistant Superintendent

July District Newsletter

Parent Guidelines

School Supply Lists 2010-11

Uniform Flyer

Lunch Talk Brochure

Immunization Letter 2010

Dr. Caroline Leaf’s Free Informational Event for Educators

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Photo Dr. Caroline Leaf

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist, author, international speaker and educator.  Dr. Leaf has trained over 100,000 students and educators her 5-Step Learning process, which is currently being used at all Advantage Academy campuses at all grade levels.  We have already seen improved student retention and learning in only a few short months of using her system!  

Dr. Leaf will have a free 2 hour informational session  for administrators in education and teachers on her “Switch On Your Brain”  educational system.  This event will be held on Friday, July 30th 9:30-11:30 am at Advantage Academy’s Lincoln Training Center located at 618 W. Wheatland Rd. Duncanville, TX  75116.  This event is reserved for educators and education administrators only.  Register now for this free event!  For more information on Dr. Leaf, please visit her website at www.drleaf.net.

Accepting New Student Applications Now!

Friday, March 5th, 2010

 AA pics 08 09 052 300x200 Accepting New Student Applications Now!

New student applications are now being accepted for this school year and the 2010-2011 school year.  Please contact your desired campus to determine if openings are available for your child’s grade level.  Campuses and grade levels fill up fast so don’t wait to enroll your child.  Please go to the new student enrollment tab to download enrollment forms.

Rowlett Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting in honor of Advantage Academy-Rowlett on Tuesday, February 16th.  The Chamber brought several of their ambassadors and local business owners to the event.  Congratulations to Principal Hiatt and the entire Rowlett campus!

KLTY – Free Parent & Community Event-Dr. Caroline Leaf Speaks at all Campuses

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Photo Dr. Caroline Leaf

As announced on KLTY 94.9, Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.  a leading neuroscientist, neurometacognitive learning specialist and best-selling author has recently trained all Advantage Academy teachers her Switch On Your Brain 5-Step Learning Process and the metacognitive map.  Dr. Leaf has trained over 100,000 students and thousands of teachers her learning method.  Students average a 35-75% increase in learning capacity by using her brain-based method.  She has recently been on Life Today with James & Betty Robison and Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer.  For more information on Dr. Leaf please go to her website @ www.drleaf.net

We invite all parents of current and prospective students as well as the community to hear her speak at this FREE event.  She will be speaking about her brain-based learning method at all campuses.  Everyone welcome! 

Below are days and locations she will be speaking.  Go the our campus page for directions.

Advantage Academy-North Duncanville on Monday, Feb 8th @ 7 pm
Advantage Academy-Grand Prairie (church sanctuary) on Tuesday, Feb 16th @ 7 pm
Advantage Academy-Rowlett (church sanctuary) on Thursday, Feb 18th @ 7 pm
Advantage Academy-Waxahachie (church sanctuary) on Thursday, March 4th @ 7 pm

New Administration, Training & Testing Center

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Advantage Academy’s Administration, training and testing center has moved into our newly remodeled offices.   We had over 100 attendees for our open house and ribbon cutting.  Superintendent, Dr. Allen Beck, Dr. Caroline Leaf from Switch on Your Brain and David Dunn, Director of the Texas Charter School Association spoke at the event.  Everyone is welcome to tour our new facility!  Come by and see the beautiful mosaic of Abraham Lincoln and more!  We are located at 618 W. Wheatland Rd in Duncanville, TX near the corner of Wheatland Rd and Cedar Ridge.

Advantage Academy Administration Foyer

Lincoln Historian

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Ron Anderson - Lincoln Historian and Author

Ron Anderson - Lincoln Historian and Author

Ron Anderson an Abraham Lincoln historian gave a 2 hour presentation to all Advantage Academy teachers during staff development on September 25th.  It was an awesome presentation and many stories were told about Lincoln’s character and integrity.  President Lincoln continually displayed the 7 pillars we encourage here at Advantage Academy.