The Wassell Academy Program
The Wassell
Academy is a non-denominational Christian program of education that
specializes in the teaching of children in a small classroom
environment with individualized instruction. Here each child is
challenged at his/her own developmental level, regardless of
chronological age.
This program is
beneficial for all students, including those whose academic success
is compromised in the classroom due to learning differences and
attention problems.
The staff
at Wassell Academy creates learning environments in which each
child has a chance to grow and where each teacher gets to know
every child as an individual and strives to understand the needs
and potential of that child.Teachers give encouragement, support,
guidance and prayer. Wassell Academy is more
than just a school; It is a second family filled with caring
individuals who love your child as their
own.
The goal of the Wassell
Academy is to develop successful learners and believers. The
curriculum prepares students to participate responsibly in society.
It allows them to access, organize and communicate information and
to adapt to the competitive world. It prepares them to identify and
utilize their talents and to be independent learners. Experiences
are planned that strengthen the whole child; intellectual, physical
and social-emotional growth are all valued. The atmosphere is warm,
loving and supportive. We believe education must be enjoyable to
allow students to form a positive image of school and learning. We
realize the importance of providing quality teaching
and learning activities for
all students.
The following key
elements outline our program:
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Individualized
teaching methods tailored to each child's learning
needs
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Variety of
learning formats: 1:1, small group, whole group,
independent
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Real-life
experiences
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Cooperative
learning with peer tutoring
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Multi-sensory
lessons; hands-on manipulatives for active learning when
appropriate
Environment:
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Emotionally
safe environment emphasizing the development of trust and respect:
everyone is treated with dignity.
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Minimal
distractions to learning
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Ordered,
structured physical space
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Areas for quiet
time
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Safe and
friendly family atmosphere
Attractiveness to Students:
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Learning is
fun!
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Your ideas are
valued
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The faculty
treats you with respect
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Responsibility
is a privilege to be earned, and with it, greater access to
resources
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Opportunity to
establish an area of great interest in which to develop an affinity
and to mentor others in that area
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Opportunity to
succeed in many ways
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Goal: to
understand your own learning style and needs
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Goal: to become
an independent learner
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Opportunity to
develop lasting friendships and to experience joy in
relationships
Skills Based:
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Executive
functioning skills: organization, strategic thinking, planning,
goal setting, initiative, collaboration, motivation, and
self-evaluation
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Social relationship
skills
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