The Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High School # 178 is supported by students, parents, teachers, community and stakeholders working toward the mission of preparing students for the 21st century workforce. The school-wide initiatives include:

• Improving attendance;
• Preparing for and engaging in meaningful learning that is rigorous, engaging and provides interventions;
• Earning credits through accelerating and recovering credits in a flexible school model;
• Passing the High School Assessments;
• Completing Service Learning; and
• Working to complete high school.

The Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood is the school staff, and community members are "Engaging Students towards Excellence"

Tammatha Woodhouse
Principal