Our History
The Fairborn Digital Academy (FDA) is an online high school program sponsored by St. Aloysius Orphanage and officially opened its doors on November 14, 2002. In 2004, the Black Lane Elementary School became the new home to Fairborn Digital Academy. Since our opening, we have had over 600 students graduate. The school is now located at 57 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
While we have small class sizes, we have always had a broad range of students with different talents and goals. Our focus remains on being able to discover those talents and showing that each student has value.
Statistics
Fairborn Digital Academy continues to earn high marks for a program that is proven to engage students.
School Rating
Exceeds Standards
Enrollment
250
Attendance Rate
99.9%
Career
Opportunities
Interested in sharing your talents with the next generation of students at Fairborn Digital Academy? Small class sizes and two teachers for every class create a tangible difference in the classroom. Our approach means more one-on-one time with the students, facilitating a better environment for student growth.
Our mission is to help students reach their varied goals through creative teaching and customized learning, and we value those who help us deliver this mission.
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE.
Governance
Fairborn Digital Academy believes in transparency and compliance. Our governance documents and state filings show the statistics behind our progress and success.
FDA Policy Manual
View NowAnnual report for 2022-2023
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2023 Five Year Forecast
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2016-2016 5 Year Forecast
View NowCommunity School Contract
View NowBoard Policies
View NowSafe Return Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan
View NowLEA ARP ESSER III PLAN
View NowBoard of Directors
Nancy Sturtz
nsturtz@fairborndigital.us
Thomas Baugh
tbaugh@fairborndigital.us
Amy Brooks
abrooks@fairborndigital.us
Paul Newman, Sr.
pnewman@fairborndigital.us
Jane Doorley
jdoorley@fairborndigital.us
Fairborn Digital Academy Board Meeting Dates for 2024-2025:
July 22
August 19
September 23
October 21
November 18
December 16
January 13
February 10
March 24
April 21
May 19
June 23
Fairborn Digital Academy Board Meeting Dates for 2023-2024:
July 24
August 21
September 18
October 23
November 13
December 18
January 22
February 12
March 18
April 22
May 20
June 17
Sponsor Representatives
St. Aloysius Orphanage (Charter School Specialists)
40 Hill Road South, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Contact: Dave Cash, President
(614) 837-8945 ext 13
Address
Fairborn Digital Academy
57 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Fairborn, OH 45324
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Testimonials
We have said a lot about how our students learn at Fairborn Digital Academy. Our previous and current students have a lot to say on our behalf.
“FDA was a godsend!”
“The staff encourages you to do your very best and is always there for you.”
“[I’m most proud of becoming] valedictorian.” I grew up with a learning disability. It’s huge to graduate at the top of my class.”
“[I’ll always remember] all the small everyone always had and everyone trying their hardest to help me to the end.”
“We learned to celebrate our differences.”
Search for Students
with Disabilities/Child Find
Fairborn Digital Academy is participating in identifying, locating, and evaluating all children from birth through 21 years of age who may have disabilities. Disability, in this instance, means such conditions as hearing impairments, visual impairments, speech or language impairments, specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, multiple disabilities, mental retardation, other health impairments, physical impairments, autism, and traumatic brain injury.
Public schools have responded vigorously to federal and state mandates requiring the provision of a free appropriate public education regardless of a child’s disability. However, before school districts can serve children, they must be identified. Many unidentified children with disabilities are preschoolers, and parents may not be aware their child has a disability, or that there are programs and services available. Fairborn Digital Academy will continue to seek the assistance of parents and guardians of children with suspected disabilities who are presently unserved. Academy personnel will request information about the child, asking such questions as: What is the problem? What has already been done about the problem? What is the background information available? Information may be collected in several ways, including interviews, observations, screenings, and testing. Also, data may be obtained from parents and the student or from other agencies that have information about the child. If the child is determined to have a disability, then an Individualized Educational Program is developed to meet the child’s needs.
Fairborn Digital Academy is committed to educating all children with disabilities. If you have or know of a child who may have a disability, please contact Fairborn Digital Academy at 937.879.0511 for more information and assistance. All information collected will be held in strict confidence and released to others only with parent permission or as allowed by law.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Erik Tritsch
Executive Director
Fairborn Digital Academy
57 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Fairborn, OH 45324