TUCKER, Georgia – On September 22, 2025, DeKalb County Acceleration Academies (DAA), in partnership with DeKalb County School District, celebrated the grand opening of its new Tucker campus with 32 attendees. The event highlighted the strong partnership between DAA and the district and showcased the academy’s commitment to supporting at-risk students.
Acceleration Academies CEO Kelli Campbell welcomed attendees and expressed gratitude for the collaboration, followed by remarks from DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton, who emphasized the importance of evolving to meet the community’s educational needs. DAA’s Interim Director, Krystal Braxton, provided an overview of the program, detailing the personalized support offered to students. Regional VP Beth Morford concluded the ceremony by acknowledging the individuals whose efforts made the new academy possible. The event concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the campus and refreshments.
The new Tucker location serves up to 300 students, many of whom struggled in traditional schools or need flexible learning options. Features include an open layout, flexible seating, an onsite café, technology checkout and a dedicated “baby room” for students who are parents. During the event, a mother was seen studying with her baby in the baby room, highlighting the academy’s supportive, family-friendly approach.
Students, referred to as graduation candidates (GCs), were actively engaged in learning throughout the celebration, receiving guidance and support from staff. The new campus reflects DAA’s commitment to helping all students succeed academically while accommodating personal circumstances, ensuring every student has the opportunity to earn their high school diploma.
DeKalb County Acceleration Academies operates one campus in partnership with DeKalb County School District. Like all public school programs, DAA is free of charge for high school aged students through age 20 who want to earn their diplomas. Most of the DAA students were struggling in traditional schools and were unlikely to finish high school without extra support and flexibility the Acceleration Academies schools offer. However, there are also students who need the flexibility of a non-traditional school to accommodate family obligations, or their pursuit of athletics or music and other endeavors like Performing Arts.
