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Academic Philosophy |
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We believe... |
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the large schools simply do not work for every student. They do wonderful work
with many people, but there are many bright, intelligent young men and women who
will fail simply because they need more attention and more help than a large
school can possibly provide.
One-on-one help is
essential when dealing with one of these students, and with it they thrive. With
a solid academic victory under their belt and a deeper understanding of their
personal learning style, they leave Fieldstone Academy with confidence and the
ability to succeed in college or the workforce. |
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We believe... |
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many behavior problems with teenagers, especially teenage boys, begin with a
failure in the classroom. Instead of taking pride in their successes, they are
frustrated by their failures and stop trying. Without help, they are lucky to
graduate. |
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We believe... |
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many if not all learning disabilities, including ADD and ADHD, are accelerated
by large class sizes and inflexible systems. Our school system is flexible by
design to accommodate those who would not succeed any other way.
Some of our boys have a
hard time paying attention, so when they start to lose focus we have them take a
break. They can go work out in the gym or relax in our lounge. When they are
ready, they come back to class and we get back to work. If they have fears of
certain subjects, we talk about those fears and help them overcome them. |
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The Result: |
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We have never had a
student not succeed in our system once they are here. Every student we have ever
had has thrived in this environment and been deeply grateful for our help and
guidance. They are used to school being a frustrating or at least boring place,
and we turn it into something challenging and exciting. |
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