What is Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies Referral Program?
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June 9, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In late May, information was sent to parents/guardians informing you about Santa Rosa County District Schools’ new partnership with Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies, a new approach to supportive alternative education that integrates comprehensive support services with flexible scheduling and a welcoming learning environment.
We are holding group information sessions for students, parents and guardians to learn more about our program. Some of the meetings will be in person and others will be held virtually via Zoom.
In-person information sessions are as follows:
Register here for an in-person info session.
- Tuesday, June 17: 12:00pm and 6:00pm
- Meeting Location: Thomas Sims Middle School Cafeteria, 5500 Education Dr., Pace, FL 32571
- Wednesday, June 18: 12:00pm and 6:00pm
- Meeting Location: The Dillon Center, Room 704, 6032 Hwy. 90, Milton, FL 32570
- Thursday, June 19: 12:00pm and 6:00pm
- Meeting Location: Woodlawn Beach Middle School, Professional Development Room, 1500 Woodlawn Way, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Online information sessions are as follows:
Register here to receive the zoom link.
- Tuesday, June 24: 6:00pm via Zoom
- Wednesday, June 25: 6:00pm via Zoom
- Thursday, June 26: 6:00pm via Zoom
At the meetings you’ll learn about the school transition process, academic expectations, hours of operation, transportation information and more.
Later this summer, we’ll invite you to meet with us again for an orientation and 1:1 academic review meeting.
We look forward to seeing you at the meetings!
Sincerely,
Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies 🎓
- Tuesday, June 17: 12:00pm and 6:00pm
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May 28, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As part of the Santa Rosa County District Schools’ commitment to supporting students’ individual needs, the District is pleased to announce a pivotal development in alternative education. The District’s new partnership with Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies promises to redefine the approach to supportive alternative education that integrates comprehensive support services with flexible scheduling and a welcoming learning environment.
When the 2025-2026 school year begins on August 11, Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies will be ready to support students in The Russell Center, located between Santa Rosa High School and Locklin Technical College, at 5330 Berryhill Road in Milton. Our welcoming academy learning environment is set up with intentionality for our student population, including adaptive layouts, flexible seating and standing desks, multi-textured furniture, and communal seating.
In the coming weeks, you'll receive a letter and emails inviting you to group information sessions in June to learn more about our program. We'll offer these presentations both in person and virtually (via Zoom). Then, later this summer, we'll invite you to attend individual enrollment/academic transition meetings and an orientation session.
We are still working through many details regarding transportation, operating hours, and our permanent site location. Please read our flyer for more information on our program, and visit our website at SantaRosa.AccelerationAcademies.org periodically throughout the summer for more updates to come.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Sincerely,
Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies
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The academy learning environment is set up with intentionality for students. The setup includes flexible seating and standing desks, multi-textured furniture, and communal seating.
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Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies serves Santa Rosa County students in middle school and high school who are referred to the alternative education program.
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The academy learning environment is set up with intentionality for students. The setup includes flexible seating and standing desks, multi-textured furniture, and communal seating.
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Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies is a free program for students in the county.

Serving Middle and High School
Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies works in partnership with Santa Rosa County District Schools, to offer an alternative education option for middle and high school students in Santa Rosa County, Florida.

Comprehensive Student Support
Mentors and life coaches address nonacademic barriers faced by young adults. Students receive academic coaching, encouragement, and support from their content coaches. Students will learn to develop their own personal growth plan, self-regulation strategies, and paths beyond graduation.

Quality Staff Members & Academics
Our staff of certified teachers provide personalized and small group instruction both in-person and virtually to ensure that students are making academic progress and mastering content in their courses.
Academically, students will transition to SRAA and continue their academic classwork in Edmentum, a web-based content management system, for their course work.
Designed for Success
Where to Find Us
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Location
Santa Rosa Acceleration Academies will be temporarily located in The Russell Center while we prepare a permanent location to open later in fall. The Russell Center is located between Santa Rosa High School and Locklin Technical College, at 5330 Berryhill Road in Milton.
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Contact Us
- Phone Number: (850) 299-1662
- Email: santarosa@accelerationacademy.org