How We Meet Your Educational Needs

The learning Academy of Santa Rosa serves the educational needs of students in grades 6 through 12 who who have experienced one or more of the following:

• Enrolled  in a nontraditional school setting, but is now seeking a transition into public school
  
• Dropped out of school
  
• Referred for Services by Santa Rosa School District Personnel

The learning academy, through its multiple programs, endeavors to develop a unique educational plan for each of these students.

First, students are assessed to establish a baseline of their scholastic performance.  they then work with a counselor to determine their needs and desired outcomes and to define their short and long term goals.  Students are frequently assessed  in the classroom and are diagnostically assessed three times per year.  It is required that all students assume the role  of the primary stakeholder in their plan for success and that they personally monitor their progress at regular intervals and make adjustments as necessary - the student has the ownership of the plan, is empowered to set target timeframes, and is responsible for meeting its objectives.  The teachers  as facilitators for the learning process, provide meaningful instruction, access to resources, and feedback for monitoring and planning purposes.

Intensive Reading and Math

This instruction in reading and math focuses on improving basic skills.  the construction of an effective foundation that will support continues learning prepares students for more advanced levels of coursework, and makes them more likely to be successful overall.  A READ 180 lab  is used for all students requiring remediation in the foundations of reading instruction.

Accelerated Learning Lab

Pace Learning Systems' Accelerated Learning Lab provides a powerful success model for the at-risk learner.  focused on helping students learn through success, these are perspective, interactive, and highly effective programs that meet each students individual needs and encourage steady progress. The Accelerated Learning Lab contains the following subject areas:

This program can be used for remediation, credit recovery, and after school tutorial. the lesson bank is extensive and personalized education plans can be developed for each student.

Additionally, the Transition Skill Lab ensures students can build their personal employment portfolio, find the right job, learn their skills that employers want, and improve daily living skills.

Directed Studies

Using curriculum aligned to Florida's Sunshine Stat Standards, Students are able to work at their own pace to complete studies in their core courses.  assisting them are highly qualified , certified teachers who incorporate study and organizational skills into their coursework.  Students who are able to demonstrate proficiency in these subjects and earn credit for their work by passing comprehensive subject area exams, completing performance-based assessments, and maintaining portfolios documenting their achievements.  Students who have been retained multiple times or who have fallen behind in their credit accrual benefit from this opportunity to get back on track.