School Of Discovery Genesis Center

sod.selmacityschools.org

172 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

The School of Discovery (SOD) Genesis Center, located in Selma, Alabama, is a specialized educational institution within the Selma City Schools district. The school is distinct for its focus on a structured, alternative learning environment designed to meet the unique academic and behavioral needs of its students. By prioritizing personalized instruction and smaller class settings, the center aims to help students who may struggle in traditional school environments regain their academic footing, improve their attendance, and develop the necessary skills to succeed.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the School of Discovery emphasizes character development and personal accountability. The faculty and staff work closely with families and the community to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to overcome past challenges and prepare for future transitions—whether that involves returning to a traditional high school setting or advancing toward graduation. Through its commitment to a "genesis" or new beginning, the school strives to empower its students to achieve personal growth and long-term educational success.

172

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	169

Black
169 (98.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Selma City
Phone:	(334)874-1670
Website:	http://sod.selmacityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

Grade 6 172