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Accreditation Encompass Academy is accredited by Cognia We are proud to announce that Encompass Academy earned full accreditation from Cognia in 2025. Cognia is a globally recognized accrediting body committed to educational excellence and continuous improvement. What does "accreditation" mean? Rigorous external validation: Our programs, policies, and student outcomes were evaluated against Cognia’s international Performance Standards through self-assessment and external review. Quality credentials for students: Diplomas issued by Encompass Academy carry the credibility of Cognia accreditation—trusted for college admissions and credit transfer. Commitment to ongoing excellence: Accreditation is awarded for a six-year cycle, with periodic reviews to ensure continuous growth and improvement. Why does this matter for our community? Assurance for Parents & Students: Demonstrates our high standards in teaching, leadership, and student support. Recognition for Graduates: Enhances transcript credibility and strengthens college admissions profiles. A Culture of Improvement: Keeps us focused on excellence through regular evaluation and forward-looking strategies. Looking Ahead Maintaining accreditation is a shared responsibility: Annual progress reporting keeps us accountable. A mid-cycle check ensures we stay on the path of continuous improvement. Our re-accreditation review is scheduled for 2032.

Prom at Encompass Academy Prom is one of Encompass Academy’s favorite annual traditions and gives students the opportunity to celebrate the school year with an elegant evening of music, dancing, and memories with friends. All students in good standing are invited to attend. Prom 2026 was held at the Whitney Peak Hotel with a “Starry Night” theme, creating a fun and memorable experience for students. Details about Prom 2027 will be announced during the next school year.

At-Risk Population This year, we have brought several new components to our support of our high at-risk population. Our curriculum has adopted a four component approach, focusing on a student's academic, social/emotional, personalized, and enrichment needs. We have incorporated this approach into our schedule. We have gone to a 1:1 device model whereby every student is given and iPad, and a Wireless Hotspot if needed. We use restorative practices, and have had three staff members trained to support the school. Students meet weekly in restorative circles as a proactive support. We have an on-site school counselor and school social worker. We have forged a relationship with TMCC to offer dual credit classes. These classes support students to be ready for college. We have been working with the Academy for Urban School Leadership on a plan for our Portrait of a Graduate. Time is built into the flexible school schedule for support beyond academics. We build capacity through our relationships with the Children's Cabinet, Paws for Love, Reno Art Works, Reno Bike Project, Sierra Arts, Kidrocker, Redirect Athletics, Urban Lotus, Nevada Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Equus Insight, Great Basin Institute, and Boys and Girls Club. We have forged an important relationship with the Boys and Girls Club, enabling students to participate in a healthy atmosphere from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. It also enables us to provide three meals to all of our students free of charge. We provide 25 meals weekly with the support of the Boys and Girls Club. We require students to wear uniforms, and provide two shirts annually to students free of cost. We have offered three additional hours per day for students who are credit deficient. All students meet annually for the development of an individualized learning plan. This meeting highlights student performance and goals. We partner with the Washoe County School District on extreme cases of truancy. In the 2019-20 school year, it was a goal to continue with a "take no prisoners" attitude with regard to credit earning. As such, students who wished to attend Encompass who were significantly credit deficient would be required to participate in an elongated school day in order to be a student in our program. The additional classes will be focused on credit recovery, health and well-being. We had a 0 period that runs from 7-8 a.m. and after school programming that runs from 2:15-4:15 p.m. This program was put on hold for the 2020-21 school year in light of Covid-19 and a lack of appropriate funds. However, Encompass did appeal to go on a quarterly system to make sure that students could earn a total of 8 credits throughout the school year just by attending with their cohort. Additionally, the school highlighted the need for a balance in education with our families and strategically determined that students would be required to take only two core classes at a time. The quarterly system allows students to focus on four classes each quarter, two electives and two core classes.

Faculty Our team at Encompass Academy is made up of experienced and passionate educators who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students. We take a student-centered approach to education, tailoring our programs and teachings to meet the needs of each individual student. Administration Adam Khan Principal adam@encompassacademy.org Cheryl Miller Mintz Bookkeeper cheryl@encompassacademy.org Kristen Boucher Dean/Data Coach kristen@encompassacademy.org Dana Zbella School Social Worker dana@encompassacademy.org Laure Turner Administrative Director/Registrar laure@encompassacademy.org Max Zeltzer School Counselor max@encompassacademy.org Instructors & Staff Ta-Tiana Anderson-Hall Mathematics tatiana@encompassacademy.org Edna Meza Social Studies edna@encompassacademy.org Angie Terrell Art angie@encompassacademy.org Sharon Paquette-Lose Music/Meditation sharon@encompassacademy.org Naomi Botma Special Education Assistant naomi@encompassacademy.org Scott Groach English scott@encompassacademy.org Tony Wilber Athletics/PE tony@encompassacademy.org Tyler Flores Art & Film Studies tyler@encompassacademy.org Kristin Moffitt Creative Writing/Poetry kristin@encompassacademy.org Jessica Svoboda Science jessica@encompassacademy.org Cianna Gransbery Spanish & Yearbook cianna@encompassacademy.org Teresa Mullens Culinary Arts teresa@encompassacademy.org Victoria Velazquez-Smith Special Education Director victoria@encompassacademy.org