Why choose Edison Academy?
1. A School within a School
The main advantage of having a school within a school is that a seamless transition can take place between Edison Academy and Rancho Encinitas Academy. Edison Academy students are immersed in the regular private school. Their classrooms are adjacent to their peers, and they have recess, music, art and PE together with their Rancho Encinitas peers. Overnight trips as well as day field trips are planned together with the Rancho Encinitas Academy class. Students who attend the Edison Academy often have IEPs or are eligible for accommodations under Section 504. Students are able to maintain their IEP through an ISP and the Public Schools are updated about their progress when necessary. Strong positive bonds are developed with the surrounding schools to facilitate the ISP process. Frequent contacts are made with pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, speech and language therapists and other allied professionals.
2. The Learning Environment
Edison Academy is a unique learning environment in which the natural outdoor setting creates a relaxed atmosphere conducive to learning. The natural environment is enhanced by bird aviaries and bunny hutches on campus. Students eat lunch at outdoor picnic tables with friends from other classes. There are three outdoor playground areas that students can choose from when they plan their personal development activity for the day. Jobs time at school includes recycling, and feeding the animals which promotes responsibility.
Is it an accredited institution of learning?
Edison Academy has been in existence since 1990. It is accredited by the National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance.
What qualifications do the teachers have?
The teachers have a Masters degree in Special Education.
What grades does Edison Academy serve?
It serves students in grades 3 through 8, in a multi-level classroom.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
There are a maximum of 15 students in an Edison Academy class with one Teacher and a full-time Aide.
Does the Edison Academy follow the CA state standards?
The Edison Academy is in compliance with CA state standards and follows the curriculum set by the State.
What kind of student does the Edison Academy serve?
The students are all average to above average with learning differences in reading, writing or math. Some of these students may have IEP or 504 accommodations.
Do you have any behavior-disordered students at the school?
Edison Academy is not set up to serve students that have emotional problems and needs. While a student may become frustrated, the behavior is often linked to the inability of the student to perform a particular task.
Are parents expected to help with homework?
Our homework policy is that the assignment be completed independently by the student. The parent is not to be involved with the student’s education. If the student does not understand a concept that was explained in the class, the teacher will go over the concept to ensure mastery.
Do the students go on field trips?
Students go on educational field trips to enhance a study unit. They have two overnight trips during the school year based on accountability and behavior.
Does Edison Academy have after-school clubs?
After-school clubs are available for a fee. Diverse school clubs like arts, drama, robotics and PE, are offered during the school session. Also, during off-track times, students can choose from clubs that offer varying themes.
Is there an after-care program?
After-care services are available on campus until 5:30PM every day. Fees for these services are not included in the tuition.
Does Edison Academy have a dress code?
Students are required to wear solid-color polo shirts and solid-color pants, shorts or skorts, which have to be no more than 2” above the knee. Athletic shoes are required on PE days. Sandals, wheelies, flip flops and heels are not allowed.
What does personal development or PD mean?
After lunch each day, students are given time for personal development which involves making a choice from pre-existing categories, to play an outdoor game, play a board game with another student, play on the computer, draw, read etc. This takes the place of recess and the students are supervised at this time by teacher aides.
INFORMATIONAL WEBSITES
-
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
www.ldaamerica.org -
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
www.chadd.org -
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
www.interdys.org
EDISON QUOTE: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
<<A School Within A School>>
