THE RHODE ISLAND ALTERNATIVE ACADEMY WAS FOUNDED IN 2017 WITH THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF SERVING STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND WHO HAVE STRUGGLED IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS. WE BELIEVE THAT RELATIONSHIPS- WITH FAMILIES, STUDENTS, AND DISTRICTS- ARE THE FOUNDATION OF A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO GIVING OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES A FRESH START AND A CHANCE TO CHOOSE A NEW DIRECTION.