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Freshman Academy

High school can look very daunting to an incoming freshman. It's much bigger and much different than middle school! The data shows that 9th grade can be a make-or-break year for students, so we want to do all we can to support them as they transition into high school. The result is the Muncie Central Freshman Academy, a new "school-within-a-school" that helps ensure all Bearcats will develop the skills, relationships and experiences necessary for success during high school and beyond.

The two major components of the academy are:

  • A Teaming Model - This places students within a team of four teachers in the core content areas (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) to foster more familiarity and deeper connections between students and teachers.
  • Freshman Seminar - A new course for all 9th graders created by teachers, this course will cover the many various skills required for a successful high school experience.

Look for more information and resources for the Freshman Academy as we get closer to the start of the 2025-26 school year. Thanks to the following partners for coming together to make the Freshman Academy possible:

  • George & Frances Ball Foundation
  • Ball Brothers Foundation
  • The BlackRock Foundation 
  • Muncie/Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
  • The City of Muncie
  • Project Leadership