Welcome to Trident Academy!
Trident Academy is a coeducational independent school for K-12th grade students with learning differences to include those diagnosed with the following learning disabilities: dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, central auditory processing disorder, non-verbal learning disabilities and ADHD/ADD. Located in Charleston, SC on the Southeast coast, Trident Academy is one of just eight schools in the nation accredited by The Academy of Orton-Gillingham. With a 4:1 student to teacher ratio, the faculty works to accentuate the uniqueness of all students while encouraging the development of their talents and addressing their learning differences.
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Trident Academy Students Win in SCISA Art Show
Two Trident Academy students earned a second and third place award in the 2009 SCISA Student Art & Photography Show held on November 6. Second-grader Jacob Nyman and sixth-grader Alane Ribrick both earned top honors for their grade topping entrants from across the state.Trident Academy Art Teacher Sally Collins says her goal is for all students at Trident Academy to enter an art or photography show this year.
Fanning Participates in Dyslexia Dash
Trident Academy Associate Headmaster Betsy A. Fanning participated in the First Annual Dyslexia Dash sponsored by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) in Orlando, FL on November 14. Fanning, president of the S.C. Branch of the IDA, raised nearly $1,000 contributing to more than $42,000 rasied by all participants.
Survivor Night - No Fossil Fuels Allowed
Middle School students, families and teachers participated in the overnight outdoor camping adventure where no electronics were used (including cell phones, iPods, tv, video games, etc.) to learn about the importance of conserving fossil fuels. The students even built solar-cookers and pitched their own tents! Survivor Night was part of the DHEC Champions of the Environment grant that was awarded to Trident Academy Science Teacher Robin Greig for the 2009-2010 academic year. More Pictures.
Student Learn about Solar Energy
Mr. Donald Zimmerman (President & CEO) of Blue Marble Solar came to Trident Academy to show students a variety of solar energy technologies. Mr. Zimmerman brought a mobile unit run with solar panels, and students got some great hands on experience!
Trident Academy Basketball Schedule Announced
Trident Academy Girls and Boys JV Basketball teams will kick off the season on November 17 with an away game. The first home game will be held on Tuesday, December 1. Go Seahawks! Full Schedule.
Oyster Roast Friend Raiser - November 20
Don't miss Trident Academy's annual Oyster Roast Friend Raiser. This year Jennifer Murray and Chuck Allen are hosting it at Gold Bug Island. Tickers are $20 and include beer wine, brats and chili. The band, First Class, will provide entertainment. Questions? Patty Held - admissions@tridentacademy.com
Girls Golf Team Third at States
The Trident Academy Girls Golf Team finished third in the SCISA State Championship. Senior Lauren Kenney also placed third overall, earning a spot on the All-State Girls Golf Team. Lauren placed fifth last year.
College Fair for Students with Learning Differences
Trident Academy's College Fair for Students with Learning Disabilities will be held on Wednesday, October 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Trident Academy (1455 Wakendaw Dr, Mt Pleasant). Representatives from more than a dozen colleges will be on hand to answer questions about their programs as well as the transition for a student with learning disabilities. Trident Academy's career counselor will also be able to answer questions based on her years of experience working with college-bound students with learning differences. List of institutions participating. More Pictures.
Study Skills Course - All Welcome
Trident Academy and Jantzi Test Prep will be offering a study skills course on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Trident Academy. All students in grades 7-12 are welcome regardless of the school you attend. If you register by October 8, the cost is $29, after October 8, the cost increases to $35, which includes all class materials. More Information. Pre-Register.
New Math Warm Up
Trident Academy math teachers are integrating cognitive warm-up activities to promote critical thinking. For the first nine weeks the activity is "What's My Rule?" Students are using attribute blocks with 4 different attributes: color, shape, size, and thickness to explore the concept of classifying; a basic process of mathematical thinking that is essential to many concepts that are developed in the mathematics curriculum.
Trident Academy Receives 2009 Best of Mt. Pleasant Award
Trident Academy, a K-12 private school for students with learning differences, has been selected for the 2009 Best of Mt. Pleasant Award in the Specialty Education category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program annually recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Trident Academy was chosen based on information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties. All winners are local organizations that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Dr. James Granbery Ward, Jr.
Trident Academy faculty, staff and students mourn the loss of huge supporter, Dr. James G. Ward. Dr. Ward spoke with our Lower School students about the gullah language during their SC Day Celebration. See a clip from his presentation.
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Trident Academy is one of only ten learning disabilities (LD) schools in the United States that is accredited by Orton-Gillingham. An LD school located in South Carolina (SC) on the southeast coast, Trident Academy is a school for children with Learning Disabilities (SDs), ADHD, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, that offers parents and students educational support. For more information on our mission pleas access our mission page under about us.
Trident Academy is one of 10 learning disability schools in the nation that is Orton-Gillingham accredited. It is one of the few LD schools in South Carolina (SC) that uses the Orton-Gillingham, language-based method of instruction which involves use of auditory, visual, and kinesthetic elements reinforcing each other for optimal learning. Structured, sequential, cumulative, the Orton-Gillingham teacher introduces the elements of the language systematically. As a special school in South Carolina for learning disabilities, students with ADD/ADHD, ADD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, processing difficulties, and other learnign disabilities are taught in classes with low teacher/student ratios. Trident Academy also offers tutoring or academic therapy through its OutReach program to other students with diagnosed learning disabilities or with special needs.
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