A school where art, technology, and academics aren't three separate things. They're one thing.
For Marion families who want their child's school day to actually feel like it was designed for their child. Your child doesn't need another school that teaches to the middle of the room and calls it a day. Academy of Arts and Technology is a tuition-free public charter school in Marion, Ohio, serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school blends creative arts and hands-on technology with daily double blocks of reading and math, all taught through daily small group instruction. Every child in the building gets taught at his or her actual level. Every day.- Daily small group instruction across all grades.
- Science of Reading curriculum with double blocks of ELA and math.
- U.S. Drone Soccer partnership for grades 6-8.
- Art, music, science lab, tech lab, gym with theater stage.
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It takes about 60 seconds. You've probably looked at a few schools by now. Some of them had nice websites. Some of them said the right things. But something didn't click, or you wouldn't still be searching. Marion families have options, and most of them look the same on paper. This one doesn't look the same because it isn't the same.What happens when school isn't just textbooks
Your child walks into a building with an art room, a music room, a science lab, a tech lab, and a gym with a full theater stage. Middle schoolers fly drones competitively through a partnership with U.S. Drone Soccer. Students play intramural basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The outdoor play field and soccer field aren't there because the state requires outdoor time. They're there because movement is part of learning.The academic side isn't soft
Double blocks of ELA and math. Daily. The Science of Reading curriculum drives literacy instruction. And every single student gets daily small group time with a teacher, which means nobody is invisible. If your child is struggling with fractions on a Wednesday morning, someone notices on Wednesday morning.Your child gets pushed or caught up. Not averaged.
Small group instruction means the teacher sees your child's actual work, at your child's actual level. Students who are ahead get pushed further. Students who are behind get specific help closing the gap. Nobody waits for the end of the grading period to find out something went wrong.The day doesn't end when the bell rings
Afterschool care runs until 8pm through the Boys & Girls Clubs, with transportation provided. Tutoring is available during the school year. Summer camps cover everything from Kindergarten readiness to art to robotics. Counseling and emotional support services are available on site.Everything you just read about? It costs nothing.
- No tuition.
- No fees.
- Free breakfast and lunch every day.
- Transportation for qualifying families.
- Afterschool care through Boys & Girls Clubs until 8pm.