Students in a classroom at a therapeutic boarding school

Academics

Teaching & Learning Model

One of our primary goals when a student is enrolled at The Academy at Sisters is to help them become invested and engaged in their learning. The Academy at Sisters school has adopted an innovative and progressive academic model, Proficiency Based Learning, that supports best practices. This teaching/learning model enables our students to become confident, invested, and proactive learners. Our academic and therapeutic teams collaboratively work with each student to develop the skills necessary to achieve their educational goals.

Student and teacher in a boarding school classroom depicting academic excellence
  • Standard-based grading & personalized learning
    • Creates accountability in learning
    • Promotes critical thinking skills
    • Authenticates learning
    • Opportunity for honors level courses
    • Project-based curriculum with real world relevance

Academics and educational services at The Academy at Sisters are provided by The J Bar J Learning Center.

accreditation seal from Cognia demonstrating a commitment to academics

With on-site school facilities and dedicated staff, we offer the advantages of small class sizes and a program tailored to the needs of a therapeutic boarding school population. Our school is accredited by Cognia (formerly called AdvancEd) and registered with the Oregon Dept. of Education, and the Learning Center is a contract school with the Bend/LaPine School District. We offer college prep curriculum with a focus on common core standards.

Driving our mission, the Learning Center believes that all students are capable of being confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

The school serves students the following ways:

  • Year round classes
  • Small student to teacher ratio
  • Supportive classroom setting
  • High academic standards
  • Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
  • College Prep
  • SAT Prep
  • Highly qualified teachers with advanced degrees
  • Community Service learning projects
  • Field trips & community service projects
  • Regular parent updates
  • Wellness curriculum supporting physical and mental health
  • Teacher advisor assigned to each student
students in a classroom lab working with microscopes

Required Links for The J Bar J Learning Center:
Link to The Academy student vaccination report
Link to the School Readiness Blueprint
Link to Deschutes County Immunization Rates