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Simon Youth
Center Grove Academy

Contact

2717 S. Morgantown Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
Driving Directions & Map

Phone:
(317) 885-5242

Academy Leader: Jenn Perkins & Jacob Short

Email: perkinsj@centergrove.k12.in.us & shortj@centergrove.k12.in.us 

This Academy is Part of:
Center Grove Community School Corporation

60

Enrolled

%

Graduation Rate

Academy Hours

Monday – Friday | AM Class:
7:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Monday – Friday | PM Class:
11:45 a.m. – 2:45 a.m.

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Alex
Alex isn’t a quitter. As a child, he struggled with severe anxiety and depression to the point of getting sick at the sheer thought of having to go to school. Alex knew he had to make a change for himself and find ways to cope with his anxiety.

He began to make friends, focus on his schoolwork, and got a job working on cars when he turned 16. Alex found his passion in cars and began an apprenticeship, working early morning shifts before class even started. Because of this, Alex knew he needed an alternative classroom environment that allowed him to pursue his dream of becoming an automotive technician while earning his high school diploma. Alex attended Simon Youth Academy and successfully juggled his passion for his job and his education. Alex is now a full-time automotive technician working for a large Indianapolis-based dealership.