Welcome to Opportunity Academy (OA), a trauma-informed personalized learning school. At OA we strive to build healthy, positive relationships with our students, parents and staff while building a culture of respect for all and self-advocacy for our students. Our goals are to help students develop a foundation on which to build knowledge, develop skills of use for the future, and create a desire to learn while giving them more control over time, path, place, and pace of learning.

By providing personalized learning to students via Edgenuity, our digital resource, and giving support from highly qualified, professional educators, we strive to help our students set and reach academic and career goals. We endeavor to make learning the constant and time the variable with an understanding that not all students learn at the same pace or in the same way as others.

Our school is an optional program and students attend as a privilege. We work to establish a culture of Growth Mindset characterized by goal-setting, a staunch work ethic, perseverance and a positive attitude while rewarding effort and achievement. We are looking forward to partnering with our students and parents to have a great experience. We are excited about our new program and the opportunity it gives our students to succeed and attend college early.

MISSION STATEMENT

Opportunity Academy believes that by sparking interests intellectually, emotionally, and socially, all students can travel their own unique path towards a successful future.

Access the times, dates, and locations of the pre-ACT college entrance exam, the ACT college entrance exam, and the ACT WorkKeys assessments that are offered in Kansas and information for students on how to register for such exams or assessments: ACT - Kansas

ACT at Newton High School: February 27, 2023

Enrollment at Opportunity Academy

Opportunity Academy does not offer open enrollment. Students in grades 7–12 who are interested in attending must first be enrolled and actively attending either Newton High School (NHS) or Chisholm Middle School (CMS).

Following enrollment at NHS or CMS, school administrators and support staff will work closely with the student and their family to support success within the comprehensive school setting. If, over time, it is determined that Opportunity Academy may be a more appropriate fit, the student, parent/guardian, school administrators, and support staff will collaborate with the OA administration to evaluate a possible transition.

Parents of currently enrolled NHS or CMS students may request consideration for Opportunity Academy; however, a request does not guarantee placement. Each student’s eligibility is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Factors considered include, but are not limited to:

• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

• 504 Plans

• General Education Interventions (GEIs)

• Academic progress

• Behavior

• Attendance

• Safety concerns

Attendance is a critical factor in determining readiness for OA. Regular attendance is essential for our staff to support and improve a student's educational experience.

Please note:

• Spots for middle school students are very limited.

• There is currently a waiting list for high school students.

SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY ACADEMY 

VIA DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS!

1. Use the QR Code
2. Log in to your Dillons Account
3. Search up Opportunity Academy (Organization Number: BX704) Address will be 900 W Broadway
4. ENROLL: and select us as your organization to support! 
5. How it works: A portion of all your purchases will be donated to our building quarterly. It does not affect your fuel points!
6. We use the money on celebrations, staff appreciation events and any support our students might need! 

THANK YOU! WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR SUPPORT!