South Hill Academy


Jim Sherman, Principal
(269)965-9671
(269)965-9682 fax
50 Spencer Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014-6501 (Map)



Program Description

South Hill Academy (SHA) operates both a middle school (Grades 6-8) program and a high school (Grades 9-12) program on its campus.

Academic Program

South Hill Academy uses a traditional curriculum that allows students the maximum flexibility for future educational decisions. The academic program at South Hill prepares students for post secondary options, the world of work, or military service. The core curriculum is identical to the offerings at Battle Creek Central High School. Elective classes include: Art, Physical Education, Career Planning, Home Economics, Health, Computers, and NovaNet credit recovery.

Graduation Requirements

Twenty four (24) high school credits are required for graduation from South Hill Academy. Students who complete the credit requirement earn a Battle Creek Public Schools high school diploma. Students must carry a full load of classes at South Hill Academy every semester that they attend. Math, Science, English, and Social Studies are required along with two electives.

Student Age/Grade Eligibility

Students must NOT have reached their 20th birthday before the start of the school year for which they are applying.

Vocational/Career Opportunities

All students are encouraged to participate in the SHA career planning program. Students explore the world of work and develop a plan for continued education, employment, or military service. Junior and Senior students are encouraged to attend the Calhoun Area Career Center in any of their career pathway programs. Students are given the opportunity to “job shadow” a particular career to gain firsthand knowledge of what the position requires.

Special Components

South Hill Academy offers the following:
• Later starting & ending times 9:15 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
• Busing within the Battle Creek Public Schools attendance area
• Small class size
• School uniforms
• Closed lunch

Enrollment Process

Enrollment in South Hill Academy may be accomplished by calling
965-9671 or 965-9451 to schedule an interview or to seek
additional information.

 

Annual Report

2008-2009 Annual Report Narrative
2008-2009 Annual Report Data