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. Our school is State and County licensed.

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 a learning environment 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:

• Individualized teaching methods tailored to each child's learning needs
• Variety of learning formats: 1:1, small group, whole group, independent
• Real-life experiences
• Cooperative learning with peer tutoring
• Multi-sensory lessons; hands-on manipulatives for active learning when appropriate

Environment:

• Emotionally safe environment emphasizing the development of trust and respect
• Minimal distractions to learning
• Ordered, structured physical space
• Areas for quiet time
• Safe and friendly family atmosphere

Attractiveness to Students:

• Learning is fun
• Your ideas are valued
• The faculty treats you with respect
• Opportunity to establish an area of great interest in which to develop an affinity and to mentor others in that area

• Opportunity to succeed in many ways
• Goal: to understand your own learning style and needs
• Goal: to become a successful learner and believer
• Opportunity to develop lasting friendships and to experience joy in relationships

Skills Based:

• Executive functioning skills: organization, strategic thinking, planning, goal setting, initiative, collaboration, motivation, and self-evaluation

• Social relationship skills