Welcome to Our Journey
Benjamin Academy is a private school south of Atlanta, designed to meet the needs of children who learn differently. We promote growth while establishing a unique lesson plan designed to meet student needs in the classroom daily. Most children who enroll at our school have not been successful in a typical classroom setting. Despite many small accommodations, the larger classroom size often prohibits an opportunity for children to achieve their full potential. As children progress, parents find their children may need a classroom conducive to their individual needs. Benjamin Academy is a school for high functioning students, who after a diagnosis determines they may need a different learning environment. Currently, we are unable to serve students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Behavior Intervention Plans, Oppositional Defiant Disorder or other Conduct Disorders.
At Benjamin Academy we provide assistance in the classroom by promoting individual lesson plans which allow additional time or breaks if needed, manipulatives, anxiety-free classrooms, along with traditional methods of learning which are taught in a general education setting. Evidence-based findings confirm a smaller learning environment can be the key that many students can succeed, maximizing their full potential. We combine technology, educational components, Community Based field trips, and social gatherings thereby driving communication and peer interaction for our student population.
If your child struggles with reading, math, communication, comprehension, social groups or basic life skills, our school may be an option. We offer a traditional maintstream academic track, an alternative track, and our newly created transitional/post high school track. Students can be taught on their own timeline with our PACE and LEAP programs, to achieve their maximum potential. Homeschooled students are accepted with "transient" status. Please contact us to discuss this academic opportunity!
Program Model for 2024-2025
Why Benjamin Academy?
Our small class size has proved successful for an optimal learning experience. One-on-One assessments are conducted with each student to ensure they are on a successful track for independence.Students enrolled are independent with self-hygiene protocols that includes feeding and toileting. Currently, we are unable to serve students serve students who may present with aggressive behaviors.
Mainstream Academic Track - Utilizing STEM, we provide preparation for college, offering full scale opportunities for students beyond graduation. Evidence-Based learning confirms use of smaller classrooms enhances the overall experience, in a academic environment. Alternative Track- This track includes PACE and LEAP programs for "Move on When Ready" and Remedial coursework. Utilizing Executive Functioning Skills, with strong emphasis on organizing, time-management, social behavior and personal etiquette such as dressing, grooming and hygiene. Evidence-Based learning confirms use of smaller classrooms enhances the overall experience, in a alternative environment. Our school atmosphere provides a realistic approach to learning, with less anxiety students may experience with larger groups of students per classroom.
Education - Instruction is delivered by educated teachers, who at a minimum, possess a bachelor's degree, in addition to special certifications and concentrations that support our unique classroom learning. We partner in our community with Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists to provide services weekly, intensive 1-on-1 sessions as recommended. For specific areas of articulation, individual sessions of Speech, PT, or OT maybe an option for your child and available onsite, should your child require this service.
