Whether you are beginning the search for your child’s first school, or are simply ready to make the change from your child’s current school into a learning environment that is much more personalized, safe, and appropriately challenging, you have come to the right place.
Please take a few moments to discover how Hale Academy approaches some of the most pressing dilemmas facing education today.
“With such tremendous emphasis placed on just one, high-stakes state test, children no longer receive comprehensive, concentrated instruction, and the meaningful learning experiences necessary to prepare them for the rigorous demands of college and life thereafter.”
Hale is different. We do not “teach to the test.” Our curriculum is original, comprehensive, and engaging. As an accredited independent school, the state does not determine what, when, and how we teach. We do. And we refuse to restrict your child’s education and potential in life by focusing on just one test. We focus, instead, on true and lasting preparation.
That’s what matters most.
“Children not only deserve, but need to know that they matter as individuals. They need to know that it’s okay to learn different things, at different times and in different ways. Unfortunately, most schools don’t account for individuals’ particular strengths and weaknesses; nor do they take into consideration the unique differences in students’ learning styles. Children are expected to either ‘get it’ or fail.”
Hale is different. We not only understand, but embrace our students and their differences. Hale’s teachers are passionate not only about what they do each day, but about each and every child. When a student demonstrates notable strength in a particular area, we act, immediately, to tailor the curriculum for that individual child so that he or she does not feel unchallenged and become bored. And the same holds true for trouble spots. Because we assess for mastery on a continual basis, a weakness, once detected, is immediately addressed and intervention is applied in a supportive, one-on-one setting.
“When asked how many students are in a class in their child’s present school, whether it be public or private, parents usually state a figure somewhere between 20 and 30. This is both startling and ineffective.”
Hale is different. We give credence to the experts. According to the U.S. Department of Education, “A growing body of research demonstrates that students attending small classes in the early grades make more rapid educational progress than students in larger classes.” Furthermore, the National Education Association (NEA) “support[s] a class size of 15 students. . .”
Understanding the tremendous impact that small class size has upon student achievement, Hale stands alone its commitment to maintaining amongst the smallest overall student-to-teacher ratio in the area. You can rest assured knowing that your child will never be “lost in the crowd” at Hale Academy.
“Too many parents today feel trapped. They feel as if their children must either attend the public school to which they are “zoned,” or pay to send them to an independent school whose curriculum, class sizes, and social ills simply match those of the public school system. As a result of their hopelessness, they give up, and it is the children who suffer. Parents not only have the right to choose a better place for their child… they have an obligation.”
Hale is different. Although tuition is collected from families whose children attend Hale, you gain the peace of mind in knowing that our students are educated by highly qualified professionals in a small, safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment that you have chosen for them. Because your child’s future depends on you, selecting his or her school is one of the most important decisions you can ever make. You should never feel that you have to settle for less.
“Public education is in a state of disarray. Teachers are no longer required to hold the credentials that they have in years past, and the majority of instruction that is actually taking place in classrooms is intended only to prepare students to pass an annual state test. Budget cuts abound, restricting the types of elective courses and afterschool activities in which your child can participate. Children are pressured by peers to make dangerous, often times deadly decisions. More children are being bullied by other students, and sometimes even abused by the very adults whom they are told to trust the most.”
Hale is different. Everything we do is about safely, professionally and effectively educating your child. Not only are Hale’s educators intensely qualified, they love children and take tremendous pride in what they do for them each day. Students are exposed to challenging concepts and expected to master advanced skills in all areas of our curriculum. Furthermore, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of enriching extracurricular and community service opportunities. And because “respect for self and others” is our standard, we will not tolerate behavior or actions that could impose hurt feelings or danger toward another. Are you truly satisfied with the quality of education that your child is currently receiving? If not, we invite you to discover the difference that awaits you at Hale Academy.
