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Trident Academy SUCCESS in the Lower School

Our goal is to enhance a student’s overall learning and self-esteem through the development of coping and learning strategies.

 We define success as:

Secure and nurturing environment

• Small-sized classes meet in inviting setting

• Self-contained classrooms make use of learning centers to enhance skills and knowledge of subject matter

• Structure and consistency are provided.

Uniquely individualized instruction with exemplary educators

• Daily language tutorial allows instruction to be tailored to learning issues needing attention.

• Instruction is diagnostic, prescriptive, and individualized.

• Opportunities are provide for the student to learn at his or her own pace.

Celebration of student strengths and encouragement of creativity

• Frequent opportunities are taken to recognize and acknowledge student achievement.

•  Celebration Assemblies, artwork displays, and project exhibits reflect student strengths and creativity.

Confidence acquired in flexible settings

• A variety of groupings are utilized to best address student developmental and learning needs.

Emphasis on multi-sensory strategies for academic growth

• Instruction based on the philosophy of the Orton-Gillingham approach is integrated throughout the curriculum.

• Teachers carefully match their teaching styles to student learning styles.

• Hands-on experiences are designed to make abstract concepts concrete.

Social and character building experiences

• Daily advisory allows time to explore social issues and to help develop and foster social skills.

• The building of responsible behavior is practiced throughout the school day.

• School-wide participation is evident in community service projects.

Service to the community through assessment, educational therapy, and informational programs

• Participation in school sponsored community events