ACADEMIC VALUES​

 

At North Lakes Academy, our grades 7–12 program offers a life-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students with a well-rounded education—preparing them for a variety of future paths, including college, community college, trade and technical schools, apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workforce.

 

Beginning in 9th grade, students have the opportunity to enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with the option to continue through 12th grade. In addition, College in the Schools (CIS) offerings allow students to potentially earn more than a full year of college credit before graduating.

 

Our curriculum goes beyond standard assessments to emphasize critical thinking and communication skills across all core subjects, including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Fine Arts, and Physical Education. Students build essential academic and life skills such as composing, designing, hypothesizing, planning, producing, revising, and evaluating. Every lesson is grounded in both intellectual development (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ), with our Profile of a Graduate framework woven into daily instruction and school culture. NLA is where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.

 

To graduate, high school students must earn a minimum of 28 credits.

Additionally, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Physical Education, and Fine Arts are required components of the curriculum for grades 7–12. Students have opportunities to explore their creativity and talents through Band, Choir, and Visual Arts courses.