The details
Two hours of the school day are focused on personalized learning plans and study core curriculum that uses artificial intelligence to give students one-on-one learning.
The rest of the school day is spent on project-based workshops, sports and life skills such as teamwork, strategic thinking and leadership.
“We know that through the lens of sports, students can learn resilience, teamwork, leadership, discipline, strategic decision-making, and more,” said MacKenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha Schools and the Lake Travis Sports Academy, in a news release.
What else?
Faculty at the school includes:
- Head of School Jamal Gross, who played basketball professionally and was an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns
- Brandon Burton, who played and was an assistant coach in the National Football League
- John Graham, who played major league baseball
- Alex Cruz, who played Division 1 softball at Texas State University
- Opened in September
- 4402 Hudson Bend Road, Austin
- www.sportsacademy.school