Bridgeport Academy
Bridgeport Academy is an alternative school in Hampton, Virginia. Established in 2007, the school serves middle and high school students as an alternative education[3] from regular Hampton City Public Schools.
| Bridgeport Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
3217 Commander Shepard Blvd. , 23666 | |
| Coordinates | 37°5′26.5″N 76°23′11.9″W |
| Information | |
| Established | 2007 |
| School district | Hampton City Public Schools |
| Principal | Mrs. Kimberly Sharpe[1] |
| Staff | 17 |
| Teaching staff | 15 |
| Enrollment | 120 [2] |
| Campus size | 4.6 acres (19,000 m2) |
| Slogan | Building a bridge to a bright future |
| Website | http://bridgeport.sbo.hampton.k12.va.us/ |
History
The school opened in August 2007[4] and was originally housed in a strip mall on North Armistead St. in downtown Hampton, using space that was under lease from Queen Street Baptist Church. In February 2008, Bridgeport moved to its current location at 3217 Commander Shepard Boulevard.[5]
References
- "News now: Bridgeport gets new leader". Newport News Daily Press. 2008-07-11. p. G1.
An elementary school principal and former high school administrator has been tapped to manage Hampton's Bridgeport Academy. Kimberly Sharpe has been Tucker-Capps Elementary School's principal since 2006.
- Shalash, Samieh (2009-07-31). "Bridgeport Academy student presents project to Congress". Newport News Daily Press.
- A. Lipford. "Bridgeport Academy Multimedia webpage". "Bridgeport Academy is the alternative education program for Hampton City Schools (HCS)."
- Grimes, Cathy (2007-11-06). "Alternative school gets $1M grant". Newport News Daily Press. p. A1.
Principal Rory Stapleton said teachers develop individual learning plans for each student, focusing on improving their academic skills in core subjects and the few elective classes the school offers.
- Grimes, Cathy (2007-12-02). "Bridgeport Academy lands new home". Newport News Daily Press. p. B3.
Bridgeport Academy will move in January to 3217 Commander Shepard Blvd., spreading out in a 28,678-square-foot [2,664.3 m2] building on 4.6 acres [1.9 ha].
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