About Accotink Alternative Learning Center - Springfield, VA

Programs/Activities

Alternative PE (including rock climbing, golf, basketball, fencing, tae kwon do, racquetball, tennis, and swimming)

After School Clubs (Cooking, Sports, Chess, Film Making, Astronomy, Photography & Hang Out Club)

Intramural Basketball Team (we play area private schools)

Electives: Spanish I, II, & III, Active Physics, Computer/Technology, Journalism, Art, Photography (in our own darkroom!), Theatre, Debate and Test Prep.

Student Council Association (SCA) with yearly elections & one representative from each class.

PSAT & SAT testing with and without accommodations available on site. Test Prep also available.

Extracurricular Activities: The Prom, Yearbook, ski trips, camping, live theatre.

PTSA Website
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The Academic Program

Accotink Alternative offers a fully accredited high school diploma.

The curriculum offers traditional academic courses and electives such as Spanish I, II, & III, Active Physics, Art, Photography, Test Prep, Journalism, Physical Education (our alternative form of PE includes such sports as golf, rock climbing, swimming, basketball, and racquetball), debate, music, theater, transitional development, and technology.

Accotink Alternative creates an individualized education plan for each student that meets all graduation requirements for the home school district while tailoring the program to meet specific talents and interests of each student. Some students take individualized courses of study at Accotink Alternative and additional courses at their home public school system, or courses at other institutions of learning, such as the local community college. Students can also obtain jobs and/or internships within the school (e.g. at the school store; office/clerical responsibilities) or with outside businesses.

Accotink Alternative also offers exciting opportunities to participate in school plays, sports events, and special activities that involve the families of our students such as skiing, camping, and live theater.

Celebrating Learning Differences

Progressive, Innovative, Hands on Instruction
Engaging, Challenging Curriculum
Empowering Prescriptive Learning
Fosters a Joy of Learning
Nurturing, Diverse Community
Rigorous Academics in a Supportive Atmosphere
Student Centered, Individualized Instruction

Come Experience the Tradition of Accotink Alternative!
Please contact us to schedule a time to tour the campus.