Q & A: HOW DOES ONE SELECT THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES?
Each student has a unique learning profile that reflects his or her particular strengths, weaknesses, and affinities. To realize their full potential, they should be in a school that considers how students learn, and tailors its teaching methods to meet their learning profile.
The concept of a postgraduate year is pretty straightforward: it’s a transitional year between high school and a post-secondary education for students who may not be quite ready for a full and typical college experience.
A postgraduate year should be spent meaningfully; it is not a year for hanging out or passively waiting for something to happen. There should be a mix of work, volunteering, travel, and specialty classes. Completing a Scuba course, for example, could trigger an interest in marine sciences. Interning at a local television station could lead to a career in media. Students who spend their postgraduate year wisely are able to:
Just like with any child, children with learning differences need generous amounts of love, patience, and understanding from their parents. Brentwood private school Currey Ingram Academy shares how parents can provide them with the support they need and deserve.
There are many boarding schools out there, each with its own set of values, traditions, focus areas, and teaching philosophies. If you’re looking for a boarding school for your child, the selection process should be extensive and multi-faceted.
As one of the best boarding schools in the South, Currey Ingram has seen a lot of its students succeed within its walls and beyond it, thriving in an environment that encourages holistic student development. We’re here to answer all your questions on what makes boarding schools different.
