As an academic magnet school, the clear mission of The Academy is to provide our students with the most comprehensive and intensive academic preparation for the rigors of higher learning. Our curriculum is rooted in the nationally based ETS College Board AP program, and the SDP Core Curriculum, and Action Plan v2.0.  As an integral part of this preparation, the Academy’s mission must necessarily include raising the aspirations of each student, developing universally applicable problem solving techniques, and instilling a life-long passion for learning while including a rich cultural arts experience.