ACADEMICS & PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT CEDARS ACADEMY
We Educate the "Whole Child"
When students enter the Cedars Academy boarding school for children with Asperger's Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disability, ADD/ADHD, they are assessed with a Learning Style Analysis developed by Technology Based Solutions (TBS). The Learning Style Assessment is designed to enhance educational success by discovering how students learn, work, and study effectively. The assessment covers 25 learning dimensions of diversity such as; Left/Right Brain Dominance, Sensory Modalities, Physical Needs, Environment Social Grouping, Attitudes, etc.
Upon admission at Cedars Academy we sit with students and their parents to develop an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). The ILP can include goals for academics, social and interpersonal areas. Each student is looked at individually and his or her goals are tailored to meet their needs. The ILP is designed to move the student towards academic as well as developmental success.
Our students take classes that meet the credit requirements for The State of Delaware, Department of Education. We evaluate each transcript carefully in order to place students in courses appropriate to their educational needs. At Cedars we strive to provide students with the courses they need to meet graduation requirements and be prepared for their next level of education. We maintain a low student/teacher ratio in order to provide each child with individual attention to meet their needs.
Generally a student will take four core academic courses (English, Science, Social Studies, Math) with opportunity to participate in foreign language and electives. Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday to enhance the classroom lessons. The students have supervised homework built into their daily schedule.
During the summer and continuing through senior year of high school, eligible students may attend classes at one of the local colleges. Eligibility is based on ability to succeed at a college level, and maintenance of current high school program. This opportunity helps to ease the transition to college, and helps pinpoint areas that may need further skill development before graduation. At Cedars, we help to prepare students for the SAT and other college examinations, enrolling students in a test prep course offered at Delaware Technical and Community College. We also guide them through the process of college selection and application.
Cedars Academy also offers a Post-Secondary Program. The Post-Secondary Program will help students build their college experience after they finish their senior year. This will give students a year to experience college life, but still have the support of a structured environment while learning to become independent young adult learners. Cedars' location makes it easy to access several local college and university programs.
Cedars Academy helps students learn to become lifelong learners by teaching them skills for success. We understand that each student has a unique learning style and brings with her or him many unique qualities. We help students identify their skills and focus on helping them learn to be learners. We understand their obstacles and provide them with the techniques and strategies to move forward in their education.
We are a year-round college preparatory boarding school, providing two full semesters and a summer session. Report cards are issued five times a year with progress reports each month.
We provide weekend parent training sessions throughout the year. At Cedars Academy family involvement is important and we realize that parents are an integral part of their child's total education and development.
Cedars Academy recognizes the importance of physical activities for our students. Our Physical Education program promotes quality health and exercise; self-awareness and efficacy; information that is essential to living a healthy life; finding the athlete in every student; and displaying leadership and sportsmanship both on and off the court or field.
