Academics

What sets Spring Ridge Academy apart from other programs is the quality of education we provide in a therapeutic setting. SRA does not promote the exclusive use of independent study or a “learn at your own pace” curriculum. We believe that in order for our students to succeed in life they must learn to succeed in the classroom. For some students this means maintaining the high level of achievement they have experienced previously, while for others it may mean confronting fears and struggles that have plagued them in the past. Our goal is to provide an academic setting geared towards excellence and success.

The core of a Spring Ridge Academy education is the learning process. The academic environment at SRA nurtures young women to become confident, competent, and responsible students while gaining the necessary skills to engage in and enjoy the life-long process of learning.

The academic program is traditional college preparatory, with an emphasis on writing skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Our program offers a classroom environment that is small and structured. The academic atmosphere is one that promotes individual accountability, creativity and integrity.

Our curriculum is designed to assist students who have struggled or fallen behind, as well as to challenge and prepare even the most dedicated student for future academic endeavors. SRA is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, and our teachers are certified, experienced and dedicated.

Each Spring Ridge Academy student is assigned an academic mentor. A mentor is a faculty member who provides academic counsel, support and encouragement to the student as she works toward reaching her maximum potential. The academic mentor works closely with the student’s therapist on a treatment team providing a holistic and efficient overall process.

In addition to treatment team meetings, the entire faculty meets every week to review the academic and social progress of each student and to plan ways to work together in order to guide all students toward success. Detailed comments from teachers or mentors are provided in a written monthly update to assist parents in understanding their daughters’ academic progress.

Academics at a glance

• Classroom-based
• Individually focused 
• Teacher/student ratio of 1/12
• Math class teacher/student ratio of 1/4
• Accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, a division of AdvancedED
• One on one tutoring with faculty and peer tutors
• College preparatory curriculum
• Year-round course offerings
• College counseling
• SAT test preparation
• AP courses
• National Honor Society Chapter