Approach
Atlantis Academy offers a program that allows students to discover their strengths, their own unique learning styles and the methods and techniques that work for them. We believe that small class sizes and a close-knit campus allow for personal attention and help develop the leadership skills and confidence of each student. We believe every student has a preferred learning style. Some students are visual learners (learn by seeing), some are auditory learners (learn by hearing), while others are kinesthetic learners (learn by doing). Our staff is trained to utilize differential instruction to meet the needs of each child. Personalized learning strategies are aligned with each student’s academic level and pace of learning. The use of interactive computer technology is stressed as part of the curriculum.
Programs
Traditional
Our Traditional classrooms are designed for students who can function academically and socially in a more traditional small classroom setting. Students follow a regular daily schedule that includes core courses and electives with an emphasis on improving reading and math skills. Teachers work with the students at their diagnosed instructional level and assist them in achieving mastery through personalized instruction and focus on each individual’s strengths.
Spectrum
The Spectrum classroom is our Autism Dedicated classroom where we teach skills in a highly structured setting and then help students transfer those skills to a natural setting. By doing so, we help them generalize what they’ve learned and apply it to their everyday life. Each student’s educational plan is customized based on a thorough assessment of his or her unique skills, abilities, interests, needs and goals. We set measurable goals for language development, social skills, academic and behavioral progress, as well as daily living skills, and we closely monitor and document outcomes.
Foundations
Our Foundations Program consists of three classrooms designated for each level; elementary, middle, and high school students. Students are grouped based on their academic and social abilities. The Foundation classes have a small teacher to student ratio so that the students experience one-on-one teaching time. The Foundations classroom utilizes a variety of teaching modalities to meet the students’ learning styles with a specific emphasis on hands-on activities.
The high school Foundations class focuses on having students master the practical tasks of daily living – from maintaining personal hygiene to using functional math, communication and social skills. Students are also introduced to opportunities to put their life skills to use in their own communities.
Part of the ESA Family of Schools
Educational Services of America is a national resource for students and parents searching for the fullest educational experience. Educational Services of America helps us to be a better school by supporting and streamlining our administrative processes and sharing best practices between schools and teachers. We are proud to be part of the ESA family.
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