Beacon Academy of Nevada
Beacon Academy Of Nevada, Las Vegas, 7360 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89147
School level | High School |
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Our mission and vision | Our Mission: To offer at-risk high school students the choice of an innovative and relevant education, which provides the flexibility and support to graduate from high school with concrete plans for their future. Our Vision: To guide Nevada students successfully through high school, help them obtain a high school diploma, and prepare them for college and/or a career. |
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About us | Beacon Academy of Nevada (BANV) is a State Public Charter School serving students throughout Clark County. Enrollment is limited to students (16 – 21 years old) who qualify for alternative education as defined by NRS 385A.740. Qualifying criteria include being severely credit deficient, suspended, expelled, under court supervision, and/or having an IEP. Almost all (94%) of students enrolled at BANV are alternative education students, of whom 86.7% qualify for free or reduced lunch, 75% are credit deficient, 19% are adjudicated or have demonstrated chronic behaviors, 24% are eligible for special education services, and 24% of students qualify under multiple conditions. Beacon Academy operates two campuses, the East Campus is located at 1800 East Sahara Avenue and the West Campus is located at 7360 West Flamingo Road. At Beacon Academy, education begins with a focus on supporting our students. We provide a personalized, safe and respectful learning environment that fosters the conditions to be academically successful. Beacon Academy’s support system of instructional and Student Support Services staff, help students work through and overcome barriers to achieving their academic success. Our Social Workers, Counselor, College and Career Advisor and teachers work together with each student to provide social and emotional support in addition to the tools required to transition from high school to college and/or career.
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Board MemberDesired skills: Governance, Human Resources, Legal, Operations Board MemberDesired skills: Accounting, Financial Services, Legal, Operations |
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