When any student begins to struggle in school, stress levels in both student and parents rise. What are we going to do? Will I need to homeschool? Can I drop out of school right now? As this school year winds down so chaotically, spoiled by a coronavirus that has spread around the world, parents of struggling students are even more stressed about what to do for high school. Will there even be school next year?
Yes, there will be school. Administrators are planning for a return to a physical school with some social distancing and health measures in place, while at the same time, planning for another possible round of online learning. But for every struggling student, the decision of where to go to school becomes critical. Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD need a multi-sensory approach to learning. They need school to be as hands-on as possible. They need personal attention and targeted intervention.
The best school assumes that your child is bright. It will keep the curriculum rigorous while at the same time provide the scaffolding and supports needed in reading and math. The best school delivers on the multi-sensory, hands-on education through the creativity of its teachers and the appropriateness of its curriculum. The best school balances cost with value.
As parents and students look for schools, consider also the culture of the school. Look for the school that not only understands your child’s unique learning style, but is able to celebrate his personality. Look for the school that believes in your child’s potential whatever her learning difference.
Sophia Academy is currently the only independent Christian school in the city of Philadelphia dedicated to awakening the genius of students with language-based learning differences. Our small class size and our insistence on hands-on, multi-sensory education make us the right school for many Philadelphia students.
Call us now (267-577-8020) to enroll and to file a financial aid application.