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How do I enroll at PAA?
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Students who wish to attend PAA must be currently enrolled at Portage High School and apply to the Academy. The one-page application is available in the Counseling Office.
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PAA does not have a lottery system or hold a waiting list.
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Interviews are conducted each quarter and preference is given to the students who are at the greatest risk of not graduating from Portage High School.
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Prospective students and parents often have many question about the interview process so we put together a helpful document answering many of these questions and detailing our selection process. Click here to access the document
What do I need to know about transferring from PHS to the Portage Academy of Achievement?
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Before being admitted to PAA, the student must complete a drop slip prior to leaving and all obligations must be settled (this includes paying all existing fees).
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Students attending PAA will not appear in the PHS yearbook.
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Refunds will not be issued for unused lunch money.
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Students attending PAA are not allowed on the PHS campus during school hours, even if the PAA student has finished with his or her school day, but the PHS students have not yet completed their school day. The exceptions are if students are taking a PHS course and/or have approval from the PAA Principal.
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Students attending PAA may register for PHS courses on a space available basis and with Academy permission, and with approval from the PAA Principal.
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Students at PAA who are in good standing may participate in PHS sports and other extra-curricular activities.
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Students at PAA may attend Homecoming and Prom. But, they must register in the PHS office prior to attending, they must have their ID cards with them to enter the dance, and they must get approval from the PAA Principal.
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A separate commencement will be held for all PAA graduates.
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