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Focus North Hosts Community Luncheon

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On Wednesday, January 14, Focus North hosted its first annual Community Luncheon, inviting community leaders to learn firsthand the great things that are happening at the school. The lunch was the perfect opportunity for Focus staff and student to build new ties to the community and create awareness of the program. The guest included Don B. Heard, Executive Director of Juvenile Justice Program, Gail Brown, Director of the… Read More ›

Have you heard about Project Nurture?

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Project Nurture is a new initiative of Focus Learning Academy to help our students who are young parents or pregnant teens. The commitment to help these students is the result of interacting first hand with them on a daily basis. They are attending our schools with the passion and desire to better themselves and create a better life for their children. They work hard balance the new responsibilities of parenthood, financial… Read More ›

Cold Weather but Warm Hearts at Winter Graduation

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On January 30, Focus Learning Academy held its annual Winter Graduation Ceremony at the Lighthouse Ministries on South High Street in Columbus. Eighteen graduates were celebrated at the event with an audience of several hundred friends, family and staff. The ceremony included graduate speakers Ashley Ballard, Jarmel Reynolds and Megan Grego, who all reflected on their time at Focus and offered some advice to their peers. A… Read More ›

Focus Students Celebrate Historic Inauguration of President Obama

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All three Focus locations were excited to watch history in the making on January 17, as our first African American President was inaugurated into office. Focus Learning Academy East celebrated by watching the inauguration in the new Multi-Purpose Room. Students were able to watch the historical moment on the big screen and enjoy snacks and drinks, which included cupcakes made by Mrs. Lavelle. Ms. Penn and Mrs. Lavelle even… Read More ›