Achievable Dream Academy

An Achievable Dream Academy (AADA), located in Newport News, Virginia, is a unique, award-winning partnership between the Newport News Public Schools system, the local business community, and the broader city government. The school is part of a non-profit educational program designed to provide high-quality learning opportunities to students from underserved communities. By emphasizing a "social-academic-moral" curriculum, the academy focuses on bridging the achievement gap and equipping students with the character, work ethic, and academic skills necessary to succeed in college and the workforce.

The academy is distinguished by its extended school day and year-round programming, which allow for a more comprehensive and intensive educational experience. Beyond core academic instruction, students participate in programs that emphasize professional development, cultural exposure, and life skills, often including a mandatory uniform policy and a strong focus on ethics and etiquette. Through its commitment to a "whole child" approach, An Achievable Dream provides a supportive environment that encourages students to set high goals and provides them with the mentorship and resources required to break cycles of poverty and achieve long-term personal and professional success.