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Valiant Cross Academy

Valiant Cross Academy, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a middle/high school in Montgomery, Alabama that describes itself as a independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

Location Montgomery, Alabama

Governance Independent (private) school

Grades Middle, High

Students 210

Locale Urban

Head of School Anthony Brock

Demographics

Percentage of students*

100%

English Learners

100%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino

White

2+ Races

Why Valiant Cross Academy was nominated

Valiant Cross Academy transcends the challenges facing young African American males in Montgomery, Alabama, by developing men of character through rigorous academics and leadership training.

Student experience design

The mission of Valiant Cross Academy is to provide excellent educational experiences for all of its scholars. The founders felt compelled to start this school for males to address some of the clear challenges that plague our city and our nation. They believe with love, discipline, and a dedication to high expectations all scholars can achieve. To give scholars post-graduate options, the school will place each scholar on a sound academic and vocational track.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Culturally Responsive Practices

5+ years

1:1 Mentoring

5+ years

Peer To Peer Support

5+ years

All Practices

Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning

Assessments For Career Readiness

Assessments For Deeper Learning

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Career Prep And Work-based Learning

Community And Business Partnerships

Family And Community Support Services

Competency/mastery-based Education

Competency Framework

Early College High School

Extended Learning Opportunities

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

Students Earn Industry Credentials

Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies

Individual Learning Paths

Individual Learner Profiles

Mental Health Services

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery

Project-based Learning

Physical Well Being Services

Restorative Practices

Students Access Their Own Data

Self-paced Learning

Tutoring

key reasons for innovating

Desire to be on the cutting edge and demonstrate what’s possible

Date Updated: 4/1/2024

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.