The Learning Center has proven results: Over a year, girls on average have jumped 2 grade levels in Writing, 4.2 grade levels in Math, and 2.3 grade levels in Reading. (These are based on testing girls using the WIAT tests for all three areas, and STAR Reading and Math assessments).
What’s the secret to our success?
- Specific approach for at-risk teenage girls; integrated with the treatment program.
- Active & authentic learning
- Year-round school
- Low teacher/student ratio
- Can address a variety of needs, from the mildly learning disabled student to the accelerated high-achiever
- Private accredited contract high school with the Bend-LaPine School District
- Offering remedial to advanced coursework
- Focus on entrepreneurial and career-related skills
- Exceeds the requirements of the State of Oregon requirements, 27 units to complete High School Diploma
- All teachers possess a Master’s level degree and are highly qualified to work with at-risk girls. (See staff bios)
- Community service learning projects required to graduate such as building homes for the poor.
- Academy at Sisters is accredited with the Northwest Accreditation Commission and is registered with the Oregon Department of Education (via J Bar J Learning Center )
- Licensed by Oregon Department of Human ServicesMember of National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), Oregon Alliance of Children’s Programs (OACP), Coalition of Advocates for Equal Access for Girls, National Network for Youth.
“I am so glad I was sent here. The Academy at Sisters totally rocks! I found the information easy to apply to my real life. Lessons on empathy helped me tackle the root of my thinking. I really liked all the activities.”
Ally
