AIM Academy

AIM Academy is an independent co-educational college prep school serving students with language-based learning differences in grades 1-12. AIM was founded in 2006 and moved to its current location in Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania in 2012.[1]

AIM Academy
Location
Whitemarsh
,
Pennsylvania

United States
Coordinates40°3′34″N 75°16′1″W
Information
TypePrivate, Coed, Specialized in language-based learning differences
Established2006
Executive DirectorPat Roberts
Grades1-12
Enrollment315 students
Student to teacher ratioLower School 6:1, Middle and Upper School 8:1
CampusSuburban
Websitewww.aimpa.org

Location

The campus is located in Whitemarsh, PA across the street from Septa’s R-7 Miquon station. It is 4 miles from Exit 16A on Rte. 476 and 4 miles from exit 332 on Rte. 76 (Schuylkill Expressway). Students come from Philadelphia and its surrounding suburban communities.

Campus

The school is located in a century old brick building which originally housed a mill.[2] The 60,000 sq. feet interior was designed and technologically enhanced in 2012 and includes classrooms, science labs, art studios, Global Resource Center and a dining facility that accommodates family style dining and Mark Vetri’s “Eatiquette” program.[3][4] A turf field and playground were also added in 2012. The AIM Community Center (ACC) featuring a full-sized gymnasium, proscenium stage, blackbox theater, fitness center and classroom spaces for fine arts, media arts, music and drama instruction, was opened in Spring 2016.[5] In January 2017, AIM Academy purchased the main school building and 4.5 acre campus from Buccini-Pollin Group.[6]

History

AIM Academy was founded in 2006 by Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair to serve children with language-based learning differences in the Philadelphia area. They modeled the new school after The Lab School in Washington.[7][8] When they opened their doors, they enrolled 27 students. Ten years later the school grew to 302 students in grades 1-12. The school was originally located in Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA and called Academy in Manayunk. In response to their increasing student population, the school moved in 2012 to a new school building.[9] The school was then renamed AIM Academy.

Enrollment

315 students in grades 1-12

Academics

The curriculum includes reading, writing, math, science, technology, history, art, physical education, and Latin. All AIM seniors take two courses for college credit at Cabrini University.[10][11]

Accreditations and associations

AIM is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS),[12] The Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS),[13]

Sports

Tri-County Independent League

Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Tennis, Crew, Football, Rock Climbing. Swimming

References
  1. "AIM Academy - About Us". Aimpa.org. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  2. "The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc. - River Park II". Bpgroup.net. Archived from the original on 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  3. Hashtag (2012-10-18). "AIM Academy and Eatiquette featured in Mainline Education Guide". Vetri Family. Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  4. "A Conshohocken School Rolls Out Local Chef's 'Eatiquette' Lunch Program « CBS Philly". Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  5. "AIM Academy - Community Center and Gymnasium - Wohlsen Construction". Wohlsen Construction. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
  6. "www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2017/02/15/aim-academy-buys-complex-from-buccini-pollin-and.html". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
  7. "History of the Academy in Manajunk (AIM): Adoption of the Lab School Approach". Eric.ed.gov. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  8. "The Lab School of Washington ~History". Labschool.org. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  9. "Local school aims for change with new location | 6abc.com". Abclocal.go.com. 2012-01-03. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  10. "In Manayunk, School Gives Youngsters A Helping Hand With Reading « CBS Philly". Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  11. "Leadership Where It Counts". SuburbanLifeMagazine.com. 2002-05-13. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  12. "Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS): AIM Academy (previously Academy In Manayunk)". Paispa.org. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  13. "ADVIS – The Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools – Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware -> Family Resources -> Find a School". Advis.org. 2011-10-19. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
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