Dutchtown
High School
Ninth Grade Academy
Welcome to the Ninth Grade Academy at Dutchtown High School!
Our Vision - The vision for the Ninth Grade Academy is to prepare and acclimate students for high school by developing their academic, interpersonal, social, and emotional skills.
Our mission is to provide high school freshmen with a more personalized, engaging, and responsive learning environment to ensure a successful transition from middle to high school, so that students may graduate on time and have a rewarding high school experience that prepares them for post-secondary options.
Administration and Support Staff
Mrs. Brooke Scantlebury, Ninth Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Larry Williams, Academy Leader
Dr. Marcia Teemer, Ninth Grade Counselor
The Ninth Grade Academy at Dutchtown High School provides students with a bridge between middle and high school, using a team concept to ensure students receive academic and social-emotional support during this important transition. Additionally, the Ninth Grade Academy has a dedicated assistant principal, counselor, and program coordinator who work alongside teachers, students, and parents to meet the unique needs of the students.