About South Side Academy

At South Side Academy you'll find a safe and secure learning environment, small class sizes, student centered instruction with free-tutoring, technology-focused classrooms, after-school programs, plus physical education and art education classes. 

We offer free breakfast and lunch, transportation to eligible students, host family programs and festivals, along with hosting more than 25 community partners and programs.

OUR MISSION

The mission of South Side Academy is to provide a safe, supportive environment in which to develop each student’s ability to reach their highest potential academically, achieve good health habits, and gain a positive understanding of social responsibility with self, others, and the community now, and in the future.

South Side Academy will involve parents and the community to enhance its useful benefits to all students.

VISION STATEMENT

South Side Academy students can envision themselves successfully moving forward in today’s competitive world with the strong foundation of technologically rich learning, rigorous academics with critical thinking abilities, and resilient social-emotional skills.