Full-Time School

“It is our belief that there is no learning without excitement.”

the academic institute, inc.

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges

Accredited full-time high school for students in grades 8-12

In today’s academic environment, more and more students are in need of transitional college preparatory environments and individualized learning opportunities. TAI continues to work to meet the needs of exactly these kinds of students.

Special features of our full-time high school include:

· Rigorous academic expectations complemented by attention to unique learning styles

· Coaching and mentoring teaching styles

· College accepted accommodations for students who qualify

· Combining an individualized approach to curriculum with the opportunity to practice independent learning in a small community

· Class sizes no larger than six students

Our Philosophy:

At TAI, the theme of our classrooms is interaction, where students converse with the teacher and learn using the Socratic method. Students thrive with the opportunity to engage with the teacher. We know that learning is enhanced by a positive, enthusiastic response. The enthusiasm that our staff brings to our classrooms demonstrates our belief that there is no learning without excitement.

We have uniquely designed our classes to meet varying curricular and learning needs. Our model provides students the opportunity to develop their skills in the way best suited to each of them; the students also develop the independent study skills necessary for success in college.

Our Model:

Our model encourages students to learn how to work independently. The teacher moves around the classroom working with one student after another, and students are guided to work on their own and remain productive while the teacher works with other students.

This method can be frustrating initially because most students do not have the skills and patience to work alone. As we foster independent learning, students become proud of their college level learning skills. Our strategy works because rigorous academic expectations are complemented by attention to each student’s learning needs and styles.

Classes Offered:

Classes are offered in a college-style schedule Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Each semester class is offered one hour per day on these days.

Classes are schedules between the hours 8:15 AM and 6:00 PM.

Classes are capped at six students per class.

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Our class sizes are always capped at 6 students.

Text Box: SPECIAL FEATURES CLASSES Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays WEDNESDAY SCHOOL Seminars Optional Remedial support FRIDAY SCHOOL participation VIRTUAL LABS VIRTUAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONORS DESIGNATION OPTIONS CAP AND GOWN GRADUATION EACH JUNE

COMPLETE CLASS LIST:

ENGLISH:

* Composition/Literature 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

* Creative Writing

* Reading in the Content Area

* SAT and ACT Prep

HISTORY:

* World Civilization

* Fundamentals of World History

* US History

* Washington State History

* American Government

* 20th Century

* Psychology

SCIENCE:

* Geology

* Biology

* Chemistry

* Conceptual Physics

* Physics

* Introduction to Chemistry/Physics

* Health

SCIENCE LABS:

Virtual Labs are available for...

* BIOLOGY

* CHEMISTRY

* PHYSICS

FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

* Spanish I - IV

For Virtual Language Lab, go to www.pasodepaso.com for quizzes and virtual museum visits.

* French I - IV

* Chinese I - IV

* Japanese I - IV

MATH:

* Pre-Algebra

* Algebra-Geometry-Adv Algebra-Trig Series

* The CORE math program

* Integrated math I - IV

* Math analysis/Pre-Calculus

* calculus

SAT and ACT preparation

ELECTIVES

* Art Appreciation

* Music Appreciation

* Community Service

* Work Study

* Culinary Arts

* Technical Preparation

* Martial Arts, Yoga, Aerobics and other PE opportunities

WEDNESDAY SCHOOL

Students enrolled in Humanities (either English or History classes ) will attend the college-style seminar led by Professor Reggie Garrett. Jason Waldo provides the 12:30-1:00 preview reading, while Reggie, an enthusiastic and well-informed college instructor, leads the lively discussion. Two 15 minute individual sessions may be scheduled with Reggie from 3:00-3:30. These incorporate Current Issues and Museum visits. Students will receive a grade and a credit for Wednesday school.

If students do not have the virtual lab programs on their home computers, they may use the office computer 10:30-12:30 for their assignments. They are expected to turn in their assignments every Thursday.

Students in Foreign Language classes are expected to complete their Wednesday home study computer quiz or virtual museum visit on the foreign language website and turn in on Thursdays.

Students desiring some basic skill instruction to improve their overall skills may arrange for coaching sessions on Wednesday by asking the Director.

FRIDAY SCHOOL

All students are expected to participate in volunteer work, job shadows or paid employment on Fridays. They will keep track of their hours, write a brief summation and receive semester credit for this experience.

HONORS DESIGNATION

Students desiring an Honors designation for any class may request an honors project or an ELO experience (Extended Learning Opportunity).

CAP AND GOWN GRADUATION

We hope you will join our graduates, our faculty, parents and our specially selected key note address speaker for our annual June graduation ceremony.

Email our director, Sherrill O'Shaughnessy-Alexander, at sherrill@academicinstitute.com to order your announcements.

Answer the following questions in your email:

1. How many announcements would you like to order to announce the graduation?

2. How many people will you be inviting to the graduation ceremony?

3. What is your legal name and how do you want it to be printed on your diploma?

Call The Academic Institute at the number listed below and tell us the height of the graduating student so we can order cap and gown.

We will bill you for your announcements, cap and gown once we hear from you.

Schedule an appointment with a local photography studio for your senior pictures.

VIRTUAL LABS

The Academic Institute offers laboratory days on Wednesdays for students enrolled in a science class. See the updated calendar for dates. We have chosen to utilize online and software programs.

TAI will provide an instructor to coordinate the assignments and lab work done by computer at home by students. The instructor will enhance the software materials with review, discussion, and anecdotes. Students will be required to write and submit lab reports.

The labs are integrated and interdisciplinary. They will be selected to include the Integrated Science, Biology, and Conceptual Physics curriculums as well as the chemistry curriculum.

To participate students must enroll and purchase one of the following labs:

CHEMISTRY

http://modelscience.com/ - this will lead to the tab: On-Line Order for immediate secure registration and downloading of software. If any difficulties arise please contact the vender directly. The cost of the program is $24.95.

Model Science Software
Phone: (519) 570-0335
info@modelscience.com

Virtual Biology Laboratory, 1^st Edition

The following web sites are applicable to the PHYSICS courses and do not require special ordering.

http://www.phschool.com/science/cpsurf/

http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/

Please email sherrill@academicinstitute.com for more information.