Utica Community Education offers several academic programs to meet the needs of high school through adult students. Students attending these academic programs complete the requirements to earn a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Click here to learn more.


UTICA LEARNING ACADEMY
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of the Utica Learning Academy is to provide an alternative high school experience for student's aged 16-19 years old in need of a high school diploma. The goal of the Academy to provide the opportunity for students to experience both academic and social success.


UTICA LEARNING ACADEMY OFFERS

  • Non-Traditional Setting
  • Afternoon/Evening Schedule
  • Small Class Sizes
  • All Classes Needed To Earn A Utica Community Schools Diploma
  • Computer based and independent instruction credit recovery options
  • Academic Testing For Credit


CLASS DAYS AND TIMES

  • Monday through Thursday
    • Period 0 meets 3:00 - 4:05 PM
    • Period 1 meets 4:15 - 6:00 PM
    • Period 2 meets 6:10 - 7:55 PM
    • Period 3 meets 8:05 - 9:50 PM
  • No classes on Friday
  • Students are enrolled in one to four classes a day per ten week quarter
  • There are four quarters in a school year
  • Utica Learning Academy follows the Utica Community Schools Calendar
  • Students must provide their own transportation


ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Students may enroll four times a year, or one time each quarter. Contact the office at (586) 797-6970 for more information. Students inquiring about enrollment will be placed on a waiting list. Be prepared with information about the last school attended and credits earned so far. Students on the waiting list are not guaranteed enrollment in the Utica Learning Academy. The waiting list will be prioritized based on age, number of credits, and recommendations from the home high school. Starting three weeks prior to the new quarter, students will be contacted to set up an enrollment appointment with an academic advisor.


POPULATION TO BE SERVED

There are many types of students that can be served by the Utica Learning Academy. Ideally, there should be a broad range of student abilities and background to help create an appropriate environment. Utica Learning Academy has shown success in working with students who have one or more or the following characteristics:

  • Poor attendance patterns
  • Behind in credit
  • Non-traditional Learning Style
  • Teen parents
  • Overwhelmed with the size and structure of the traditional school setting
  • Academic difficulties
  • Relational problems
  • Employed during the day
  • School drop out
  • Emancipated minors

Priority Considerations For Placement In Utica Learning Academy:

  • 18 & 19 years old with the ability to graduate during the current academic year (if class has not graduated must meet additional requirements if the student starts in the third or fourth quarter)
  • Who are employed during the daytime
  • Recommendation from High Schools of Utica Community Schools
  • Currently not attending school

Inappropriate reasons for Placement In Utica Learning Academy:

  • Not a morning person
  • Violent/Disruptive behavior
  • Unmotivated
  • Avoiding graduation requirements of the traditional high schools
  • Trying to graduate early

All Utica Learning Academy classes are held at the Training and Development Center, 7600 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314. Call (586) 797-6970 for more information.