The Academic Achievement Program targets learning and developmental differences in students to enable them to reach their intellectual potential and enjoy a rewarding educational experience. Skilled professionals work in close proximity with identified students in all three divisions to assess varied needs and develop a Student Support Plan. Faculty members focus on teaching skills that establish a strong foundation and enable students to succeed academically and become independent learners.
LOWER SCHOOL
Building a strong educational foundation is the focus of the Lower School program. Each student is assessed on his/her ability to master:
- High frequency words and phrases
- Phonics
- Syllable
- Prefixes/suffixes/roots
- Spelling rules
- Math functions/concepts
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School students in the AAP meet during one period of the day instead of their Spanish, physical education, or arts class as appropriate. The Middle School program focuses on enhancing the academic skills that enable students to succeed and begin to form habits that will allow them to reach their academic potential in the Upper School. Special attention is paid to instilling a sense of personal responsibility for academic work as students master:
- Executive skills
- Study skills
- Note taking
- Fundamental math skills
- Fundamental reading and language arts skills
UPPER SCHOOL
By the time students reach Upper School, their individualized learning plans and support encourages them to assume far more responsibility for their work. After completing the Academic Achievement Program, students are expected to have developed life-long habits and implement academic skills that will enable them to be independent learners.
For more information, please contact:
Jess Evans, Lower School [e-mail]
Heidi Doyle, Middle School [e-mail]
Brooke Haynie, Upper School [e-mail]
