Evening Academy

Evening Academy is a high school program designed for students looking for a flexible pathway toward graduation.  Students will earn credits toward a traditional high school diploma.  Students who are behind can catch up in a safe, supportive environment while being dual-enrolled at Evening Academy and their neighborhood high school, but attend classes at Troost Center. Transportation is not provided.

HOW THE EVENING ACADEMY PROGRAM WORKS:

• Students will use an online software program and blended instruction to obtain credits toward a high school diploma. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays virtually.
• Engage in coursework on a daily basis - minimum 3 hours and keep the required pace in all courses (Idle time does not count in the 3 hours daily minimum)
• Maintain attendance by completing a minimum of 15 hours a week
• Complete all state/district standardized testing: End of Course Exams, PSAT, ACT and/or Accuplacer Assessments
• Graduation Requirements: 40 Community Service hours, ReThink Ed, CPR, College Application, Civics and Constitution Exams
• Practice Academic Integrity and honesty
• Honor all rules and procedures established by Evening Academy and Kansas City Public Schools in the Code of Conduct
• KCPS will provide meals and required technology for Evening Academy students in addition to wraparound support services.
• Transportation is not provided.

WHO QUALIFIES:

• Students in grades 9th—12th who live within the Kansas City Public Schools boundaries, youth under 21 years of age, and have not earned a high school diploma.
• All “NEW” students to KCPS must enroll at 2901 Troost Ave, Kansas City MO 64110. You must provide proof of residency, photo ID, and high school records (i.e. – Immunization, Academics, Assessment, Discipline and, IEP, if applicable)

Click to download the Evening Academy Flyer and Application. For more information, call (816) 418-5272.