The Academic Enrichment Program(AEP) at The O'Neal School is committed to a success-oriented approach, with the key objective of helping learning disabled students develop the practical strategies, self-esteem, and confidence to perform competently in regular curriculum courses. Remediation is the program's first priority, with the ultimate goal of promoting the student to a regular classroom setting.
Philosophy
The purpose of The O'Neal Academic Enrichment Program is to empower students with learning disabilities to recognize and optimize their full potential by building academic skills, fostering a sense of responsibility, and providing the tools for life-long learning through a sensitive partnership among staff, parents, board, and community.
Objectives
The objectives of the Academic Enrichment Program are:
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To provide an environment that allows the flexibility to realize and service the specific needs of each student and his or her family
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To allow for a comprehensive program conducive to the individual tailoring of curriculum, based on strengths and weaknesses
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To ensure that each individual achieves to the best of his or her scholastic ability
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To maintain an acceptable balance between academic skills and social and behavioral awareness
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To address and service the total child
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