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Welcome to Synergy Kinetic Academy Middle School! I'm Dr. Maria Raffanti, and it is my privilege to serve as principal of a school that has truly felt like home for over a decade. In Science, the term "Kinetic Energy" describes energy in motion. At Synergy Kinetic, our students are constantly in motion as they work to become the best versions of themselves. 
 
Synergy Kinetic Academy is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focused public middle school serving 480 students in grades 6th - 8th. We are committed to providing our scholars with affirming and rigorous grade-level instruction and enriching opportunities so they can excel academically, socially, and civically. 
 
At Synergy Kinetic Academy, we are dedicated to ensuring that each of our students has a successful and memorable middle school experience. Our caring teachers, counselors, campus assistants, and office staff work hard every day to provide a structured and joyful learning environment. We offer a robust STEM Lab and career exploration curriculum, engaging electives like art and music, and a variety of extracurricular activities that complement our high quality academic program. Additionally, our free after-school program and sports leagues provide students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop new skills.  
 
As our school mantra indicates, "Together We Are Better!" We know we do the best work when we can work collaboratively with our families, educators, and community partners. As such, we hold bi-annual Parent-Teacher Conferences, monthly Coffee with the Principal meetings, and parent workshops with local community organizations led by Synergy's Family and Community Outreach Manager and our counseling team.
 
We welcome you to our Synergy Kinetic family!
 
Dr. Maria Raffanti, EdD
Principal
Synergy Kinetic Academy
 
 
¡Bienvenidos a Synergy Kinetic Academy Middle School! Soy la Dra. María Raffanti y es un privilegio para mí servir como directora de una escuela que ha sido como un hogar durante más de una década. En Ciencias, el término "Energía Cinética" describe la energía en movimiento. En Synergy Kinetic, nuestros estudiantes están en constante movimiento mientras trabajan para convertirse en la mejor versión de sí mismos.
 
Synergy Kinetic Academy es una escuela pública intermedia con enfoque en STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas), que atiende a 480 estudiantes de los grados 6to al 8vo.. Estamos comprometidos a brindar a nuestros estudiantes una instrucción rigurosa y afirmativa, acorde a su nivel de grado, así como oportunidades enriquecedoras para que puedan sobresalir académica, social y cívicamente.
 
En Synergy Kinetic Academy, estamos dedicados a asegurar que cada uno de nuestros estudiantes tenga una experiencia exitosa y memorable durante la escuela intermedia. Nuestros dedicados maestros, consejeros, asistentes del plantel y personal de oficina trabajan arduamente cada día para proporcionar un entorno de aprendizaje estructurado y lleno de alegría. Ofrecemos un completo laboratorio STEM y un plan de estudios de exploración profesional, materias optativas atractivas como arte y música, y una variedad de actividades extracurriculares que complementan nuestro programa académico de alta calidad. Además, nuestro programa gratuito después de clases y nuestras ligas deportivas ofrecen a los estudiantes oportunidades para explorar sus intereses y desarrollar nuevas habilidades.
 
Como lo indica nuestro lema escolar: “¡Juntos somos mejores!” Sabemos que logramos nuestro mejor trabajo cuando colaboramos con nuestras familias, educadores y socios comunitarios. Por ello, realizamos conferencias entre padres y maestros dos veces al año, reuniones mensuales de Café con la Directora y talleres para padres junto con organizaciones comunitarias locales, dirigidos por la Gerente de Alcance Familiar y Comunitario de Synergy y nuestro equipo de consejería.
 
¡Les damos la más cordial bienvenida a la familia de Synergy Kinetic!
Dra. María Raffanti, EdD
Directora
Synergy Kinetic Academy

About Us

Synergy Academies is a non-profit charter school operator whose mission is to work together as a community to disrupt educational inequity through high quality instruction, access, and support so all students can excel.
 
Every student can succeed. 
 
This belief was the catalyst for our founders, Dr. Meg Palisoc, Dr. Randy Palisoc, and Dr. Barbara Shannon to build charter schools. Their collective aim was to develop the potential of all students to achieve academic success, regardless of background.
 
In 2004, Synergy Charter Academy opened its doors to 120 students in grades K-5 with a promise of innovative teaching and unwavering support. Many of those students came from struggling and underperforming schools and were nearly three years behind grade level. Within four years, Synergy Charter Academy students were achieving near the top 10% of all students across the State of California.
 
Synergy opened a middle school in 2008 and a high school in 2011. Today, Synergy Academies is made up of three thriving schools serving the bright students of South Los Angeles: 
 
  Synergy Charter Academy (TK-5th grade)
  Synergy Kinetic Academy (6th-8th grade)
  Synergy Quantum Academy (9th-12th grade) 
 
Synergy’s schools are publicly funded and offer tuition-free access to high quality teaching, STEM learning, and the preparatory skills necessary to succeed in college, career, and life. The success of our award-winning model is evident in our consistently high test scores, and that 90% of Synergy graduates go on to college. 
 
Just like our name implies, we are better together. Powerful community is at the heart of our mission. We leverage collaboration and the commitment of staff and families to make our mission a reality. Our community truly is greater than the sum of our parts.
 
At Synergy Academies, we measure our success in the growth of our students’ minds, hearts, and futures. 

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