Grant Academy

17771 Hwy 167, Dry Prong, LA 71423 | (318) 899-3999
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 66
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 66 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 17771 Highway 167, Dry Prong, LA 71423
  • Principal or Admin: Norman Garlington
  • Fax: (318) 899-5555
School Operational Details
  • Alternative School
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 66
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 5.1
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 47 (71.2%)
  • Females: 19 (28.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 7 (10.6%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 45 (68.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 52 (78.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Grant Academy Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black1522.7%
Asian--
Hispanic--
White5177.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Grant Academy
  Number Percent
9th Grade5481.8%
10th Grade710.6%
11th Grade57.6%
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Grant Academy

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 09, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Stanley E. Jones
    392 Lee Rd 520
    Phenix City, AL 36870
    (706)573-5893 cell
    Email: [email protected]


    OBJECTIVE
    Seeking a position as a JROTC Instructor

    SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
    Twenty years experience in transportation and logistics and force protection for the US Army.

    EXERPERIENCE
    Served as Platoon Sergeant, Section Sergeant/Truck Master and Squad Leader in both 2-9 Infantry and 1/29 Infantry Support Platoon Cadre Trainer Course Manger and Drill Sergeant Leader

    Senior Dispatcher for the Motor Transportation Operator Course with 586 vehicles and Equipment Qualification records on over 500 soldiers for the ULLS-G computer system.

    Served as the S-3 Ammo and Land as well as the Rules of Engagement Noncommissioned Officer in Charge in South Korea.

    Secret Security Clearance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Army With valid United States Passport

    Manager
    Supervise and disciplined over 500 soldiers in day to day challenges, while training, mentoring, and teaching on 97 transportation vehicles
    by following rules and regulations.

    Instructor
    Trained over 240 civilians quarterly on the basic values of becoming a soldier

    Trained over 200 NCO’S quarterly to achieve one of the most prestigious positions in the United States Army of becoming a Drill Sergeant.

    Trained and licensed over 129 personnel as a Battalion Master Driver instructor.

    Trained over 240 civilians quarterly hand to hand combat

    Volunteer Work
    Reading teacher in elementary and middle schools for grades 1 to 5, mentoring special education and at risk students on reading comprehension and self esteem.

    Mentored at risk young adults to finish High School, take college classes, and seek employment opportunities to become productive citizens

    Worked with many different young men and women from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds from GEDS to Harvard Grads

    EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
    Instructor, NCOA, Ft Benning, GA. Dec 2007-Present

    Drill Sergeant Leader for Drill Sergeant School, Ft Benning, GA., Aug 2005-Oct 2007

    Drill Sergeant, Ft Benning., GA. Mar 2003-July 2005

    Risk Management/Safety Class Instructor, United States Army, Ft. Benning, GA., Jan 1999-Dec 2001

    Assistant Operations Sergeant, DOL, Plans and Operations, Ft. Polk, LA., Feb 1996-Nov 1998

    Bus Driver for 44-passenger bus, United States Army, 1988-1995

    EDUCATION
    Continue Education, Columbus State University, GA. Real Estate 2007

    General Studies, Troy State GA. Benning 2003

    Hand to Hand combat Combatives Level 1,II, III) Ft. Benning GA.2004


    Instructor Training Course, Ft. Benning GA. 2001

    Support Cadre Training Course. Ft Benning GA 2001

    NCO Safety and Risk Management Course, Ft. Benning GA. 2000


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