Our Schools

An Achievable Dream Academy at Dunbar-Erwin

The first school site for An Achievable Dream, the Academy houses kindergarten students through fifth graders.  

It is at this school that Dreamers and families are first introduced to the culture of the Dream.  

All students wear uniforms and are taught and shown the importance of an orderly appearance by Army volunteers from Ft. Eustis who participate at the school each day. All Dreamers, including kindergartners, learn to shake hands properly by practicing each day upon entry.  Students are introduced to the school store and the concept of balancing a checkbook with deposits of earned merit points.  Academics are focused on bringing all students to their appropriate reading levels by 3rd grade. Each Dreamer has a rigorous academic course schedule, while also attending classes in Etiquette, SpeakingGREEN, Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Healthy Living. 

Click here to go to the AAD Acacemy website.

An Achievable Dream Middle & High School

The An Achievable Dream Middle & High School opened in 2007 and houses sixth through twelfth graders.  The Middle & High School builds on the basic citizenship and behavior traits taught at the Academy and continues at an age appropriate manner to ensure that our students create a productive future. Social classes continue at the Middle and High School and incorporate WritingGREEN, Financial Know-How, Ethics and Corporate Etiquette.

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An Achievable Dream Saturday School

Focused heavily on raising reading levels, Saturday School is a supplemental educational opportunity that allows teachers to work individually with students who need additional resources to meet their goals.

Newport News Public Schools

An Achievable Dream works in partnership with Newport News Public Schools.  As a part of the public school system, our schools comply with local, state, and federal guidelines for student achievement.   From the first days of An Achievable Dream, the City of Newport News and the Newport News Public School System and school board have been superior partners of the program.

Thomas Nelson Community College Southeast Campus

In partnership with Thomas Nelson Community College, An Achievable Dream provides a facility for college level courses taught in the evenings.  These courses are available and accessible for Dreamer parents and members of the community.