Athens Academy assists all students to achieve in the college preparatory curriculum and recognizes that children learn in many different ways. Addressing individual needs and assisting students to become independent learners is the mission of the Learning Resource Program.
Support is available for all students grades K-12 who need assistance in study skills or actual academic support in a particular class. These students may or may not have a diagnosed learning difference.
The program requires close and frequent communication between parents, faculty, and learning support personnel.
Referral to the program may be initiated by the school, by a parent, or by the student. For more information, please contact Patty Keith.
Each one of us have preferences in the way we learn. Understanding what our preferences are helps us to learn more effectively.
Middle School students complete the CAP-SOL Styles of Learning assessment. The CAP-SOL measures nine student preferences from high to low. Students work with their teachers and parents to understand what their preferences mean and how they can employ learning methods in the classroom and at home that promote individual success.
For more information please go to www.stylesoflearning.com or contact Mrs. Quist.
Information on the CAP-SOL and the nine styles of learning can also be downloaded here. Download file
Learning how to set meaningful goals, working hard to reach them, and evaluating our efforts and progress along the way is an invaluable learning experience for someone of any age. As the new school year begins, middle school students will work with their teachers, peers, and parents to develop two goals for the year. One goal will focus on academics and one will focus on something more personal. Students are encouraged to get creative!
Parents can be a very meaningful part of this process in not only its inaugural phases, but also as students assess their progress throughout the year. Please take some time to talk to your child about what they might be interested in focusing on.