Academics
Students engage in a well-rounded education that balances academic challenge with hands-on enrichment and strong student support. From STEM activities and visual arts to physical education and writing competitions, students are encouraged to explore their interests and stretch their thinking. Project-based learning brings concepts to life, while individualized support—like small-group tutoring and regular progress checks—helps each student stay on track and thrive.
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Core Subjects & Electives
At East Academy, we provide a standards-based curriculum that teaches students skills for college and career readiness. Our curriculum is built on the Ohio Learning Standards (OLS) for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. East Academy students are instructed in six subject areas:
English Language Arts
Our ELA program builds essential literacy skills through engaging instruction and writing-focused enrichment. Students strengthen their reading comprehension and vocabulary through diverse texts and take part in writing competitions that spark creativity and boost confidence.
Math
Students build a strong foundation through problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world applications. Every other Friday, STEM activities deepen their understanding of key concepts through engaging, hands-on challenges. Regular assessments and small-group academic assistance ensures students grasp concepts and grow with confidence.
Science
Science instruction is interactive, exploratory, and rooted in discovery. Students participate in hands-on experiments twice a month and engage in STEM-focused projects every other Friday. From the solar system to environmental studies, fun lessons bring science to life.
Art
Art education gives students a creative outlet and the opportunity to explore various forms of visual expression. Through drawing, painting, and mixed media, students build skills in artistic techniques while developing confidence and creative thinking.
Physical Education
Our PE program supports healthy habits, coordination, and teamwork. Students in Grades K–5 build skills through structured games and activities that strengthen both body and mind, promoting wellness and social development.
Instructional Model
Our instructional approach utilizes Small Group and Whole Group Learning through the "I Do, We Do, You Do" scaffolding model, while fostering deep engagement through peer collaboration, project-based learning, and a consistently hands-on approach.
Individualized Instruction
Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.
Properly Certified & Licensed Teachers
Our teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.
More Time on Task
Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Beginning with full-day Kindergarten, our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.
Short Cycle Assessments
Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance in these frequent intervals.
Recent News
Child Find
East Academy serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Rachael Hagey
Special Education Coordinator
rhagey@accelschools.com
Social Studies
Social Studies connects students to the world through engaging, real-world applications. In middle school, students participate in mock debates and other projects that encourage critical thinking and civic engagement. By examining history, geography, and culture, students build a deeper understanding of the world and their role in it.