TDW Academy

TDW Academy

Innovative Academic Excellence

Welcome to The Dukes-Walnut Park Academy (TDW Academy)
We are a diverse team of Administrators & staff, dedicated to the academic success of our students, offering Advanced Placement, Hybrid & Homeschool Curriculums. We have ACT/SAT prep, & tutoring services available for students.  We are a 501c3 secondary education institute.


Educational Wisdom:
"Independent learning is essential to the modern-day students overall academic achievement."
"No child should be without a quality education."



About The Dukes-Walnut Park Academy (TDW Academy)
Serving as a Private Secondary School committed to reaching and educating learners and experienced in working with educators to help students learn and succeed.
Our objective is to create a rigorous learning environment with a quality academic standard. We desire to assist students in achieving successful goals to compete in an ever-changing global society.

Our Mission:
To foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration with local, state, & international education agencies, that have the single focus of students achieving their academic goals. 

We Believe:
That obstacles to learning can be overcome when students are given an equal & equitable educational opportunity. 
Tutoring & Curriculum Instruction

Tutoring & Curriculum Instruction

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ACT/SAT Test Preparation

ACT/SAT Test Preparation

We assist in creating personalized academic plans for each student based on initial ACT/SAT assessment and planning. We then reevaluate frequently and make customized adjustments to continually ensure we’re meeting the needs of each and every student individually.

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Free & Tuition-Based Programming

Free & Tuition-Based Programming

TDW Academy we champion an innovative academic curriculum.

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Welcome to TDW Academy
TDW Academy blends aspects of one-on-one teaching, & traditional schooling. Students attend on campus classes Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-2:00pm, with Friday's set for additional course work, tutoring and mentorships. We have university-style scheduling. Students register for courses on a semester-by-semester basis and may register for a full schedule of courses. We have open enrollment year-round for students with immediate educational needs.
Our combined grade levels work with a focus on the overall success of the student in mind. Our curriculum covers 9th through 12th grades. We offer fully accredited courses through our various partnerships which we have forged with other educational organizations. Our curriculum is in compliance with all educational governing bodies, for graduation requirements for our students.

Some of our courses we offer:
English Composition & Language Arts
Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Statistics & Analytical Numbers
U. S. Government & History
Word History
Advanced Science Studies
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Core Foreign Languages
ESL (English as Second Language)
STEM & STEAM Courses

Entrepreneurial Curriculum: This curriculum is a new approach to innovative ideas in the field of education. What is Entrepreneurial education? It is defined as a collection of formalized teachings that informs, trains, and educates anyone interested in participating in socioeconomic development through a project to promote entrepreneurship awareness, business creation, or small business development. seeking to foster self-esteem and confidence by drawing on the individual’s talents and creativity, while building the relevant skills and values that will assist students in expanding their perspectives on schooling and opportunities beyond. Methodologies are based on the use of personal, behavioral, motivational, attitudinal and career planning activities. As part of this curriculum, we have courses in Personal Branding, Marketing Strategies, and establishing LLC Branding, which are in compliance with Name, Imaging, & Likeness (NIL) laws. Through partnerships with small business owners and nonprofit organizations, we help foster the idea of today's students.

Dual Enrollment: The term dual enrollment refers to students being enrolled—concurrently—in two distinct academic programs or educational institutions. Our staff will help guide the student with the college of choice, to ensure the most adequate academic structure in pursuing college credit. This program is available to prospective students which enter into an agreement with the college of choice on a per credit hour basis. Contact our staff for further details on this program and per credit hour associated fees by the college or university of your choice.




STUDENT BLOCK SCHEDULE EXAMPLES
TDW ACADEMY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) BLOCK SCHEDULE 
 Junior Level Grades (9-10) 
8:30 am - 9:15 am: AP Mathematics (9/10)
9:20 am –10:00 am: AP Arts & Humanities (9/10)
10:05 am – 10:45 am: AP Economics & Science (9-10)
10:50 am – 11:25 am: AP Language Arts (9/10)
11: 35 am – 1:15 pm: Life Skills/Meal Break/Study Hall/End of Day (9/10)
 

Senior Level Grades (11-12) 
 9:15 am – 9:45 am: Lecture Hall & AP Humanities (11/12)
9:50 am – 10:25 am: AP Mathematics (11/12)
10:30 am – 11:00 am: AP Arts & Humanities (11/12)
11:05 am – 11:35 am: AP Language Arts & Science (11/12)
11:40 am – 12:25 pm: Life Skills/Study Hall/Meal Break (11/12)
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: End of Day Activities (All Activities Are Open to Students)


TDW ACADEMY DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (DP) BLOCK SCHEDULE  
Junior Level Grades (9-10) 
8:30 am - 11:45 am: Off Campus Attendance for Collegiate Coursework
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: Life Skills/Study Hall


Senior Level Grades (11-12) 
9:00 am – 11:45 pm: Off Campus Attendance for Collegiate Coursework
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm: Life Skills/Study Hall 
Dual Enrollment Program: Our staff will help guide the student with the college of choice, to ensure the most adequate academic structure in pursuing college credit. This is a tuition-based program that we offer to prospective students. Contact our staff for further details on pricing per semester.


TDW ACADEMY ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM (EP) BLOCK SCHEDULE  
Junior Level Grades (9-10)
8:30 am - 9:20 am: Intro to Entrepreneurship Ideas (9/10)
9:25 am –10:35 am: Entrepreneurship Concepts (9/10)
10:40 am – 11:30 am: Entrepreneur Financing Skills (9-10)
11:40 am – 12:25 pm: Business Models (9/10)
12: 45 pm – 1:45 pm: Life Skills/Meal Break/Study Hall/Mentorship (9/10)


Senior Level Grades (11-12)
9:15 am – 10:20 am: Social Entrepreneurship (11/12)
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sustainable Business Models (11/12)
11:05 am – 11:35 am: Advanced Business Concepts (11/12)
11:40 am – 12:25 pm: Life Skills/Study Hall/Meal Break (11/12)
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: Mentorship/Internships/End of Day Activities 
 Entrepreneurship Program, students grow their entrepreneurial mindsets and skills as they apply their passions and strengths to creatively solve societal challenges. Youth design their solution through the design thinking process, carry out market research, create a sustainable business model, and present their idea in a culminating pitch presentation. This program is tuition based. Please discuss your options for scholarships and financing for this program with our administrative staff. 


Notice: These are examples of the scheduled times for students during lesson hours, and after school activities. The subject matter is based upon the curriculum program 




TDW Academy has year round open enrollment.  There are available seats for potential students within our combined grade levels(9th/10th, 11th/12th) each semester. Fill out our online enrollment application, and upload a previous report card/progress report. A member of our admissions staff will respond back. Welcome to Jaguar Country!
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For additional files (shot records, student's insurance, etc) send via email to general@tdwedresources.com

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

We continue to follow the guidelines of the CDC on being COVID Free. Updated to recommend universal indoor masking for all students, staff, teachers, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. Added recommendation for fully vaccinated people who have a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to be tested 3-5 days after exposure, regardless of whether they have symptoms.

BRAND NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!!!

BRAND NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!!!

WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!! We welcome our students back for the new school year of 2024-2025! We are excited to see everyone back and ready to achieve their academic goals! Classes for Junior Level Students (Grades 9-10) start at 8:30am, Senior Level Students (11-12) start at 9:15am! We look forward to seeing all students for the 1st Day!! TDW Academy Staff

Covid Alerts For The Classroom

We are aware of the presence of the new COVID J Variant. We are closely monitoring our students that attend in-person learning sessions. We will address any concerns about this new variant, and the effect it will have on future in-person learners and their families.

School Updates!!

Do to the excessive heat and our building cooling system being inoperable, we have switched to virtual portal learning for the remainder of the week. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused our students and staff. We will have everything back in order after the Labor Day Holiday. Thank you TDW Academy Admin. To all students please be sure to have your laptops to be present for the IT Tech to update your systems. Thank you. TDW Academy Instructional Services

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TDW ACADEMY GAMING & TECHNOLOGY 
Teaching students 21st-century skills, such as creative problem solving, is important for the future workforce, the benefits of videogames include improved powers of concentration, creativity, memory, languages and teamwork. Videogaming can make it easier to learn educational contents and develop cognitive skills.
Educational games can be designed to improve motivation and engagement, providing students with more engaged time on task.  As part of the ever-growing development of the learning needs of students, we offer gaming as an extension of our STEM & STEAM learning.

TDW ACADEMY COURSE TOOLS
These are free learning tools, which our students have used within our curriculum to further enhance their educational goals.
https://alison.com/courses
https://www.khanacademy.org/math
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/free 
https://www.coursera.org 
https://pbskids.org
https://www.duolingo.com 
https://www.ap.collegeboard.org 
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Attention Parents: We are open to all area students Grades 9-12; homeschoolers interested in participating with our football program. To inquire about our Independent Sports Programs, please email us at TDWAcademy@tdwedresources.com.  You can follow our sports page at: https://x.com/TDWJagsFootball 
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