Graduating Senior, Khloee Williams Shares How Evolution Academy Helped Her Overcome Bullying and Rise to the Top

EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS DEFEAT ALL ODDS TO GET TO GRADUATION DAY

Graduating Senior, Khloee Williams Shares How Evolution Academy Helped Her Overcome Bullying and Rise to the Top

DALLAS, TX, June 13, 2020 – Evolution Academy Charter School has announced its plans to prepare a social distancing graduation ceremony for its seniors. The ceremony will take place on June 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship at 2801 E. President George Bush Highway, Plano, Texas 75074. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. The drive-in ceremony will consist of student distancing while receiving their diploma. Evolution Academy will set-up a stage, AV systems and have a robust security system to help manage the flow of cars. All graduates will receive guidance to comply with CDC guidelines and Governor Abbott’s Executive Order.

Each graduate is allowed one vehicle for the ceremony, with a maximum of five guests. Guests will sit in their cars, facing the stage. Graduates will get out of their cars during specific parts of the ceremony, including the class presentation, walking across the stage and turning of the tassels. Graduates will each have their photo taken and will be provided school branded masks to wear when they walk across the stage. Each of the graduates will walk across the stage to be acknowledged by the superintendent, principal and assistant principal, as they receive their diploma. Among those graduating are class valedictorian, Faith Comer and salutatorian, Mercedes Naomi Gipson.

“Our students have overcome a lot, especially this year enduring the tornadoes that hit DFW and the global COVID-19 pandemic,” said Cynthia A. Trigg, superintendent and founder of Evolution Academy Charter Schools. “In spite of the current situation and social distancing requirements, we still wanted to celebrate their accomplishments and their commitment to completing their high school education. I would be remiss if I did not commend the principal, Tina Shaw and the entire staff of Evolution Academy Richardson on a job well done. These educators have rallied around our seniors by encouraging each student to the finish line. That is a true community.”

When it comes to overcoming obstacles and hardships, Evolution Academy students consistently prove that nothing is impossible. Khloee’ Williams came to Evolution Academy just earlier this year; she transferred due to years of bullying in each school she attended prior. Her mother considered homeschooling, but a counselor from her previous high school in Plano suggested giving Evolution Academy a try.

“It felt like I was home, kind of like being with family,” said Khloee’ about transferring to Evolution Academy. “Evolution Academy had everything I was looking for in a school.” While living in Plano, she and her mother made many sacrifices. Her mother worked in West Plano while Kholee’ attended Evolution Academy in Richardson; her mother would use her entire lunch break to get Khloee’ to school. The ability for Kholee’ to start school at 12:20 p.m. was a relief and her mom loved having the option to attend morning or afternoon classes. Khloee is only 16 years old and will be graduating at the top of her class. She plans to attend Richland College in the fall and transfer to a four-year university, before moving on to medical school to pursue her dream of becoming a pediatrician.

Evolution Academy is currently accepting new students for its online program. Evolution Academy is open to enrollment for students grades 9-12, throughout the state of Texas. Evolution Academy originally rolled out a pilot version of its online high school program for eligible students during the Spring 2019 school semester. A year later, the successful online program was rolled out to the full student body amid school closures due to COVID-19.

Founded in 2002, Evolution Academy offers one-on-one attention with a mix of traditional and computer-based instruction, which enables students to earn 2 or more credit hours every nine weeks, allowing them to catch up or graduate early. The school also offers multiple career and technical education courses that prepare students for certificates in professional fields.

To date, Evolution Academy has graduated more than 3000 students, many of whom were unsuccessful in traditional school settings. Evolution Academy has campuses in Richardson, Beaumont and Houston, Texas and has open enrollment year-round for all three campuses. Students can enroll online at www.evolutionacademy.org.

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About Evolution Academy

Founded in 2002, Evolution Academy offers one-on-one attention with a mix of traditional and computer-based instruction, which enables students to earn 2 or more credit hours every nine weeks, allowing them to catch up or graduate early. The school also offers multiple career and technical education courses that prepare students for certificates in professional fields. To date, Evolution Academy has graduated more than 3000 students, many of whom were unsuccessful in traditional school settings. Evolution Academy has campuses in Richardson, Beaumont and Houston, Texas and has open enrollment year-round for all three campuses. Students can enroll online at www.evolutionacademy.org.