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Peoria Academy is an independent, secular, college preparatory school located in the northwestern end of Peoria, Illinois. The school was founded in 2000, and is governed by a board of trustees. The Academy is accredited through ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States). The school has an emphasis on personalized, hands-on, experiential learning. Foreign language instruction is administered to all grades. The school's misson statement is to "Deliver exceptional education value by: Providing children with an educational environment that allows them to attain their highest intellectual, creative, social and physical growth in a secure and nurturing environment while respecting their ethnic, cultural and learning differences." Enrollment for the 2011–2012 school year stood at about 320 students. ==History== In February 2000, a core group of parents, community members, and administrators founded Peoria Academy as an independent, private, non-profit school, serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. A 3 million dollar capital campaign was established to purchase the Knights of Columbus building on Willow Knolls Drive and renovations began immediately. Peoria Academy opened its doors in August 2000 with 137 students. In 2001, a Pre-K program was added, and additional classes were added at each grade level. Due to the growth of the school and insufficient space, the Board of Trustees began leasing the Notre Dame Youth Center, which is adjacent to the Peoria Academy property. In 2010, founding Headmaster Karen Calder retired after ten years of service. A nationwide search was embarked upon by the Board of Trustees, with Mr. Brendan Sheerin being selected as new Headmaster. In 2010, the school also began building additional classrooms to accommodate the growing student population. The results were two brand new, steel reinforced classrooms that also serve as a state-rated tornado shelters. In 2011, a Pre-K3 program was added In 2012 Sheerin and the school separated and Sean Fitts was appointed as the interim head of school. In 2015, Cheryl Murzyn was appointed Interim Head of School. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Peoria Academy」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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