Van Sickle Academy

1170 Carew St - Springfield MA - 01104

https://www.vansickleacademy.org/

Type of autonomy arrangement: Empower Schools partnership model

Basic Profile

Opened In

Grades

6-8

Environment

Urban

Type

District

Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program

Set school-level policy

Determine professional development

Determine authorizer assessments

Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues

Evaluate colleagues

Transfer or terminate colleagues

Determine tenure policy

Select leaders

Administrative

Set staff pattern

Determine compensation

Determine teacher workday

Set schedule

Teacher Authority Is...

De Jure and De Facto

About the Learning Program

VSA is a small learning community focused on rigorous core instruction and personalized learning intervention for students in grades 6-8. It embraces the tenets of personal growth, academic success, and character development.