Are you on the hunt for an enriching summer learning experience for your child who learns differently? Well, look no further because The Southport School has just flung open the gates to its 2024 Summer Academic Program! Nestled in the scenic Southport, Connecticut, this indie day school is on a mission to champion students in grades 2-8 who grapple with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia and attention issues.
The Summer Academic Program is casting its net wide, welcoming students ready to tackle grades 1-9, and serving up personalised, grade-tailored, research-rooted academic support. This flagship program has been making waves for over 30 sun-drenched summers, fronted by seasoned educators who are all about honing skills and cracking those learning codes. But hold your seahorses, because this isn’t just all work and no play – the program also dishes up project-based learning, games, and top-notch tech to make sure it’s all a barrel of laughs.
One of the crowning jewels of the program is the multi-week remedial package for students setting sail for grades 1-6. This voyage includes tutorial, literature, writing, and mathematics classes. Students will feast their eyes on tailor-made instruction, all singing a tune harmonised to their individual needs, spotlighting decoding, comprehension, writing chops, and mathematical mysteries to be untangled. The program sets sail from July 1 through July 30, from 8 a.m. to noon.
For students swaggering into grades 6-9, The Southport School anchors down with workshops meant to arm them with strategies and tools to conquer the classroom. These workshops zero in on math, reading, study, and writing strategies, unfurling in two-week sessions. This means students can hand-pick the workshops that speak to their needs and set sail for up to two workshops per session.
The Southport School is all about waving the flag for research-woven approaches, including the Orton-Gillingham Approach, Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing & Verbalizing Method, executive function coaching, and assistive technology. This means students will be in line for a personalised education and shoulder-to-shoulder support from faculty pros who not only get them, but champion their specific learning needs.
For families keen to toss their hats in the ring, applying is as easy as a summer breeze – simply sail over to SouthportSchool.org. Need more details about the Summer Academic Program? Cast a line over to the admissions office at [email protected] or 203-254-2044.
Since 1984, The Southport School has been crafting transformative educational experiences, with an eye on celebrating each student’s unique abilities, fuelling independent thinking and advocacy, and steering a smooth course for continued academic triumph. With a snug 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a nurturing atmosphere, The Southport School is committed to unfurling every student’s potential.
If you’re dangling your hook in the Connecticut or New York area and think this program could be your child’s golden ticket, shimmy over to www.southportschool.org for the full lowdown. It’s an open sea of opportunity for your little Mariner to have a fruitful and electrifying summer, all while stocking up on the skills they need to sail ahead academically.
