Admission to the EXCEL Academy is available to all students enrolled in a Calhoun County School in grades 6 thru 12. Factors that will be considered when reviewing applications include:
Student motivation and work ethic
Transcript to date/High school students must be on track to graduate to qualify
Please be advised that attendance is recorded for EXCEL students. Failure to complete and submit assignments by the posted due dates in the courses may result in an unexcused absence being recorded for the student. Students will be referred to Early Warning Court when he/she receives 5 unexcused absences and his/her status as an EXCEL student may be revoked. The student will then be required to return to in person learning at his/her base school.
Students enrolled in EXCEL Academy will be deemed nontraditional students. Per this designation, nontraditional student are not eligible to receive Honor Graduate awards (i.e. Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Historian, or Top Ten).
Calhoun County Schools will adhere to the guidelines set forth in the Alabama High School Athletic Association with regards to athletic eligibility and participation.