About Westley-Davis Academy Online
Our primary focus as an educational institution is to
provide the highest quality of instruction for our youth.
The high school services students in grades 9th through 12th grade.
We believe quality care can be achieved through a combination of
education, experience, a learning attitude and a love for our youth.
The school communicates and maintains focus on results by implementing a
vision for student learning through goals and strategies.
The school communicates high expectations for student achievement
to all stakeholders involved in the student learning process.
The student learning experience is a continuously developing
process that permeates all levels of the school.
The school believes and acts on a compelling, shared belief that,
collectively, staff and other stakeholders can impact the desired
results of the school.
Westley Davis Academy Dual Credit Program for High School
and Home School Students
Dual Credit
enables a high school student to earn credit that applies to high school
graduation and also earn college credits that will transfer to a
University or an Associate Degree.
Dual Credit courses are generally offered by colleges or Universities therefore
making it approved and regulated by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board. Dual Credit classes are college level classes,
taught by college faculty, using the same curricula, materials, and
standards as classes taught on a regular college campus.
A student can attend college classes on campus or a nearby high school. Many of
these classes are offered online via Internet access.
There are many benefits of participating in dual credit: It allows a student to
get the feel of taking college classes in high school to ensure an
easier transition to college. It also allows a student to take core
college classes. The students become proficient in following a
syllabus, meeting classroom and understanding course requirements. The
students become proficient in utilizing research techniques and citing
works used to avoid plagiarism. This also allows students to enhance
critical thinking and studying skills. This also helps alleviates
college costs for the students down the road once the student has
graduated high school.
To qualify for a Dual Credit class, a high school student must meet
several key requirements:
Be classified as a high
school freshman and have completed the 8th grade.
Exemptions are available for those who demonstrate outstanding academic
performance.)
Meet school district or high school requirements for taking a Dual
Credit class.
Be recommended for Dual Credit by his or her high school authority.
Meet the State of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and
college testing requirements.
Meet course prerequisite requirements.
This program is tailored to meet the needs of home
school students.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide equal education opportunities for everyone and
create a learning environment that challenges and excites children. In
addition, we strive to contribute to the community by combining youth
programs with educational outreach initiatives.