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ACCESS Academies is growing up. From our fledgling first 56 students in the 2004-05 academic year, we have matured to a successful and effective operation serving 206 students and graduating 63 skilled learners from our eighth grades in 2008-09. We thank each of you who share our belief in Reaching a Dream, our theme for this year’s annual report.