Tidbit # 23-Embracing ADHD
At Scholars Academy we believe in recognizing the value of diversity and the unique strengths of students. The world around us focuses so much on conforming to norms that often an individual’s unique set of strengths are seen as shortcomings… especially in a traditional educational setting. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one such example […]
Tidbit # 22-Embracing the Memories of Summer, Eager to Dive Back
As summer comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on the adventures and escapades that made it truly unforgettable. From bringing new life into the world to brats in Belgium, summer has gifted us with an array of treasured memories. However, as the calendar turns and September draws near, it’s not just the excitement […]
Tidbit # 21-Why Private Gifted Education Works for Families
Why you should enroll your child in a private gifted academy like Scholars Academy? Most parents want what’s best for their children and a private gifted academy like Scholars Academy can offer just that. Scholars Academy provides an educational experience that is tailored to meet the needs of gifted and talented students. These specialized schools […]
Tidbit # 20- The Benefits of a Scholars Academy Education
Are you ready to maximize your scholar’s potential and open the door to a world of possibilities? Are you wondering what sets us apart at Scholars Academy for the Gifted? This remarkable educational opportunity provides students the space and resources to fully explore their interests, hone their skills, and make meaningful connections with others. At […]
Tidbit # 19-The Magic of a Strengths-Based Classroom
A magical classroom with curious minds, Where the air is filled with whispered rhymes. Childish laughter, ideas that grow, Creative spirit brought to the show. Colors of imagination that come alive on paper, Fantasy worlds brought ever closer. Innocent eyes look around in awe, As joyous thoughts take high flight from every corner. A […]
Tidbit # 10-Interruptions and Dashed Hopes
I don’t want to write another post about Covid — living through covid, the disappointments thanks to Covid, the educational and psychological fallout in the wake of Covid; there is more than ample written material out there to speak to our collective Covid traumas, only a few of which we’re even starting to name and […]
Tidbit # 9-Irrelevant
A gripe that I hear more nowadays than I can remember having heard in years past relates to the relevance of school, in general, and of material studied, in particular. I certainly remember having rolled my eyes a good many times about units I really had no interest in, books I did not care to […]
Tidbit # 16-Highly-Qualified Faculty
We are proud to have such highly qualified faculty members at Scholars Academy for the Gifted. Our team of educators possesses teaching licensure, academically gifted licensure, reading specialist licensure, and National Board licensure. Additionally, many of our faculty hold advanced and terminal degrees from top-ranked institutions and have been awarded recognition in the field of […]
Tidbit # 15-Strengths-Based Private Education at Scholars Academy
A strengths-based private education, at Scholars Academy, is a type of educational program that focuses on the individual’s unique talents and skills, rather than their weaknesses. While public schools have traditionally used an academic system focused on identifying students’ weaknesses, a private school with a strengths-based approach is designed to help students reach their full […]
TIDBIT # 12- AUTONOMY IN THE CLASSROOM
Kids go through various stages of increasing autonomy as they age. However, numerous studies have found that the stage that begins around 6th grade and continues through the teen years is unique. Unfortunately, this is what gives ‘the rebellious teenager’ an infamous bad rep. Home and street behavior are fertile ground for the flexing of […]