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Trident Academy SUCCESS in the High School

 

Our goal is to enhance a student’s development both socially and academically utilizing a college preparatory curriculum with appropriate accommodations and modifications to prepare our students for independence, life-long learning, and active participation in school, family, and community.

 

How we create success:

 

Secure and nurturing environment

• Open door guidance policy
• Teachers become advocates
• Advisory period
• Homework haven
• Designated safe haven

Uniquely individualized instruction with exemplary educators

• Small classes
• LEAD/Writer’s Workshop
• Flexible curriculum to fit individual needs
• Cross curriculum/ability grouping
• Schedules determined by abilities, not grade level

Celebration of student strengths and encouragement of creativity

• Academic Culminating Activity (ACE)
• Shakespeare Day
• Awards Day
• Mardi Gras
• University of SC vs Clemson Pep Rally
• Sports Banquet
• Robotics Program
• Rocket Experiments
• Egg Drop Experiments
• Bridge Building
• Art Institute

Confidence acquired in flexible settings

• Small classes
• “outside” classes/joint classes/team teaching
• PSAT/SAT/ACT administered in small group settings with appropriate accommodations
• Project based learning

Emphasis on multi-sensory strategies for academic growth

• SMART boards
• Laptops in classrooms
• Interactive technology
• Orton-Gillingham training
• Projects/ACE’s

Social and character building experiences

• Sports program
• Community service
• Advisory program class trips/overnights
• International school trips
• Prom activities

Service to the community

• Participating in and supporting community sponsored events including:
  • Pennies for patients
  • MDA Shamrock Sale
  • National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk
  • Christmas Commandoes
  • Hugh O’Brien experience
  • Youth Leadership Council in DC