Mission Statement

Hale Academy’s mission is to provide the best and brightest students a traditional and relevant education in a safe environment and to develop students dedicated to a lifetime of learning, leaders devoted to their civic responsibilities and visionaries eager to accept the challenges of a global society.

Core Values

1. Respect- towards ourselves, others, our school and our country.
2. Honesty- complete truthfulness to ourselves and others.
3. Excellence- superior performance and successfully achieving results.
4. Communication- timely, effectively and respectfully.
5. Self-discipline-exercising control of our time, attitude and actions to produce positive results.
6. Creativity-using innovation to drive imagination.
7. Community Contribution- giving back with caring.

History

Hale Academy is named after Nathan Hale, a teacher and officer of Knowlton’s Rangers in the American Revolution. He died as a martyr and American hero at the age of 21 in 1776. Hale is best remembered for his service to his country and his words at the time of his hanging when he stated that, “I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” If his deeds did not qualify him as a hero, his choices certainly did. Heroism lies in the choices we all must make.

Educational Philosophy

Hale Academy represents a partnership among students, parents, faculty, administration, and staff. These partners are united in their commitment to the common objectives outlined in our mission and core values.

Hale Academy embodies its philosophy through its commitment to the following goals:

• To promote a positive attitude toward learning.
• To develop in students a command of essential competencies– to read with comprehension, to listen attentively, to think critically, to solve problems analytically, and to communicate effectively in oral and written language.
• To nurture creativity and appreciation of the arts.
• To foster both independent and collaborative thinking.
• To build strong self-esteem, good citizenship, appreciation of differences, and social harmony.
• To create an atmosphere of social justice, of respect for the dignity of every being.

Hale Academy is a non-denominational, private school located in the heart of Ocala just off of S.R. 200 and I-75 beside the College of Central Florida and serves students in grades PreK-3 through 12th grade.

Hale Academy is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC).

Hale Academy has a non-discriminatory policy. Applicants are not discriminated against for race or nationality.