THE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLASTIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS

The Academy SPS is designed to be academically rigorous, is taught by a diverse group of culturally knowledgeable staff, and is housed on a college/university campus. Because of these components, students are more likely to possess the tools they need to succeed in post-secondary educational programs after participating in The Academy... Since 1989 more than 2,500 Black, Brown, and Bi-Racial student in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities have received culturally specific instruction in core curricular areas, along with essential travel exposure through The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success... The Academy SPS serves 25-40 students for six weeks each summer, many of whom return for multiple experiences throughout their high school careers. It is the only non-remedial, proactive program of its kind in Iowa.

Also known as: The Academy SPS

Primary location: Cedar Rapids United States