Premier Academy Morris TAOEP

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Premier Academy in Morris, Illinois, is an alternative educational program operating under the **Truant Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP)**. Designed for students who are at risk of academic failure or dropping out, the academy provides a specialized, supportive environment that focuses on re-engaging students in their education. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome barriers—such as attendance issues or behavioral challenges—to earn their high school credits and work toward graduation.

Beyond core academic instruction, the program emphasizes social-emotional growth and vocational readiness to prepare students for life after high school. Located on Ashley Road in Morris, the academy serves as a vital resource within the Grundy County region, acting as a bridge for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Its mission is centered on providing a second chance at success through flexible scheduling, targeted intervention, and a curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual learner.

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Total Students

0.8

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grundy/Kendall ROE
Phone:	(815)416-0377
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th