8th Grade Academy

Cahokia CUSD 187
1900 Mousette Ln
Cahokia, IL 62206
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The **8th Grade Academy**, located at 1900 Mousette Lane in Cahokia, Illinois, serves as a specialized transitional campus within the Cahokia School District 187. Designed specifically to support students during their final year of middle school, the academy focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. By grouping the entire 8th-grade student body together, the school aims to create a focused, age-appropriate environment where students can develop the academic discipline and social maturity required for success at the secondary level.

The institution prioritizes a structured educational experience tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. By isolating 8th graders from the rest of the K-8 or middle school population, the academy is able to implement targeted intervention strategies, personalized counseling, and high school preparatory programming. This focused approach is intended to boost student engagement, improve academic performance, and ensure that all students are prepared to transition seamlessly into Cahokia High School with the necessary foundational skills and confidence.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Cahokia CUSD 187
Phone: (618)332-4705
Website: http://www.cusd187.org
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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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 breakdown: M - M