Potential Magazine Winter 2016 | Page 34

Churchill Academy 395 Ray Thorington Rd, Montgomery, AL (334) 270-4225 • churchillacademymontgomery.com About: Churchill Academy is a private K-12 school for bright children with unique learning differences. Churchill works with occupational, speech/language and behavioral therapists to create a tailor-made Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) for each student, including strengths and weaknesses as well as personal, educational, and transition goals. Class Size: Churchill’s middle school has three classes with a 12:1 ratio and one with an 18:1 ratio. The high school class sizes ranges from 4:1 to 16:1. Career-based Programs: Practical Finance is offered, which introduces students to the working world and also covers job search, resumes, budgeting, housing loans, credit, savings, checking, investing, and practical life problem solving. Career exploration is fostered through online, portal-based instruction in areas such as marine biology and paleontology. Music/Fine Art: Students may audition for Churchill Choral Singers. Art, art appreciation, ballroom dancing and drama are also offered on a rotating basis. Athletics: Tennis, track and basketball. Academics: Churchill Academy is a unique, supportive environment with individualized academic programming. Churchill’s low student-teacher ratio, tailored learning programs, remedial programming, and behavior management techniques teach to students’ strengths and addresses their weaknesses. Detailed biannual progress reports, as well as training seminars and other activities, are offered to foster parent involvement. College Prep: ACT Prep is offered as a computer based course, supplemented with a comprehensive text. The course covers test preparation, test taking strategies, and academic content. Churchill Academy CELEBRATING TWENTY YEARS Serving bright students with unique learning differences. C Founded 1996 L10 | Winter 2016 www.potentialmagazine.com Walk with Destiny A