American Academy Overview GRADES 1 - 12
Lower School 1 - 6 Upper School 7 - 12

American Academy is a private nonsectarian college preparatory school for students with average to gifted intelligence who are working below grade level. By using a variety of proven teaching methods, and very small pupil to teacher ratios, we work effectively with students with learning difficulties. Our goal is to strengthen each student's basic skills, motivation and self-esteem. The program is not designed to accommodate the needs of students with severe learning or emotional problems.

Philosophy

At American Academy, we believe that each student's educational experience should provide for his or her academic needs and for the full development of the student's intellectual and creative potential. It is also our belief that acquiring the skills for learning is essential in preparing our students to become productive members of today's technological society.

The Academy provides a structured, supportive learning environment in which we nurture the growth of self-esteem, motivation and self-confidence. We help our students overcome their frustrations and fear of learning by developing the ability to learn effectively. We believe the development of academic skills in this supportive atmosphere is the key to a student's future success in school and in life.

Our teachers possess the expertise and experience required to deal appropriately with the various learning styles of our students. They share the goal of developing skills and positive attitudes to help students become productive and successful learners.

In addition to the unique academic program provided by the Academy, we provide for student participation in the arts, physical education and science and computer labs.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Academy students learn computer skills in one of three state-of-the-art technology centers. We have an ongoing commitment to offer the latest technology to all our students. In Lower School, there are several computers in each classroom equipped with software that correlates to the curriculum used in class.

Computers in our Library/Media Center provide our older students with access to the finest libraries and information centers in the world. A full time library/technology assistant is available to show students the most effective way to research using the Internet as well as software available in the Library/Media Center.