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CHAPTER 5
The school contracts with some very talented
facilitators to conduct a series of highly effective educational seminars and
workshops. These seminars are held at
the school and are specifically designed to teach character building. During these seminars, students learn about
key character-building qualities such as: accountability, honesty, integrity,
trust, choices, responsibility, anger, and especially self-esteem. While students are completing their series of
seminars, parents are invited to attend parent seminars held, in conjunction
with other similar schools, in selected locations throughout the
The School provides daily character-building and personal development course outlines. These course outlines utilize many of the best available resources such as: professional audio and video tapes, selective reading material, and progress review sessions. These courses are very effective in helping students gain new insight, motivation and direction on a day-to-day basis.
The school has a progressive academic curriculum that is
individualized and competency based. This allows students to work at their own pace, and maximize the
learning process. Students are not held
back by others in class, lesson plans, teachers’ schedules, course offerings,
or class availability. In some cases,
students may complete courses on an accelerated basis, helping those who are
behind. Many of the courses are provided
on computers, using state-of-the-art curricula that include interactive
features, graphs, illustrations and other multimedia teaching. All courses are performance based; students
only receive credits when they demonstrated that they have mastered the subject
matter.
During the initial few weeks, some students participate in
skill-building courses. These
skill-building courses are designed to improve reading and comprehension,
memory, spelling, and vocabulary. As
soon as the student’s transcripts are evaluated, the student is assisted in
designing an ambitious course of study.
A large selection of required and elective classes is
offered. Students are able to complete
required credits—and even earn advanced credits—in mathematics, English,
science, history, physical education, and many elective classes.
The students receive credit when they demonstrate that they
have mastered the subject. In order for students to earn credit for a class and
move on to the next course of study, they must pass each class at a level of
80% or better. Students must earn A's or
B's, therefore, in most cases, improving the student’s G.P.A. This requirement ensures that students have
truly mastered the material before they receive any credit for a given class.
The academic program is based
on a module system. When the student
enrolls in a class—algebra, for instance—they are provided with a module, in
book form, or on the computer. A module is the equivalent of a chapter. Students start with the first module and then
complete the assigned work. The staff is
generally available to assist them. At
the end of the module a test is given, and the student must pass the test with
a score of 80% or higher. If students do
not pass the test, the teacher assists them in evaluating the areas of the test
where they did not achieve a passing grade. Students are able to go back and study the specific material they have
not yet mastered. Students can then take
another test for that module. When they
pass the module test, the student can move on to the next module. This requirement that students master each
module before progressing on ensures that they have the foundation of knowledge
needed for later, more advanced study.
The academic program at the
school has been designed to work successfully for students at all levels of
academic preparation, from college-prep students to those who are
learning-disabled.
While the School provides an
independent study system that allows students to accelerate their credits and
academic competency, the School does not award credits for time in class. Credits are only awarded for work completed
and competency achieved. The School, therefore, cannot ensure how quickly
individual students will receive credits.
To find out information about attending an upcoming
Discovery seminar (times, dates, and location) go to our school website and click on parent support services then
click on seminars; then click on schedules. Select the seminar you wish to view
and click Next; then select your desired location. There is no charge for the
Discovery training for parents, grandparents, stepparents or persons
financially or legally responsible for a student. To reserve your space in a
seminar, you must complete the REGISTRATION. Seminar space is limited, so
please register as soon as possible. All information concerning schedules,
hotels, dates, and locations are posted on the web site. If you need additional
forms for any reason, a copy of the form can be printed from the web site.
You are responsible for making the necessary hotel
reservations. When making your reservation,
please inform the hotel that you are attending a Discovery seminar. We have blocked off a number of rooms at a special rate for our parents. The room block is held until three weeks
before the training.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN OUR
CORPORATE RATE.
Do not wait for confirmation to reserve your room. Once the release date is past, the hotel
may not honor the seminar rate.
DO NOT MAKE FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN
CONFIRMED INTO THE SEMINAR. YOU WILL
RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION!
We strongly recommend that you attend Discovery as soon as possible.
You must attend seminars in
your area. Please sign up for your
corresponding location.
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