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Churchill Academy 395 Ray Thorington Rd, Montgomery, AL • (334) 270-4225 • www.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 range from 4:1 to 16:1. Career-Based Programs: Practical Finance is offered, which introduces students to the working world and basic consumer finances and also covers job search, resumes, budgeting, housing loans, credit, savings, checking, investing, small group work and practical life problem solving. Career exploration is fostered through online, portal-based instruction in areas such as marine biology and paleontology. Academics: Churchill Academy is a unique, supportive envi- ronment 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. Music/Fine Arts: Students may audition for Churchill Choral Singers. Art, art appreciation, ballroom dancing and drama are also offered on a rotating basis. Athletics: Churchill Academy offers tennis, track and basketball. 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. Specialized Classes and Tutoring Available 395 Ray Thorington Road, Montgomery | 334-270-4225 | www.churchillacademy.net Churchill Academy affords equal opportunity in education with individualized learning plans forstudents aged 5-20, regardless of color, creed, national origin, race, religion, or sex. www.potentialmagazine.com Winter 2018 | L17