Parents
Why Parents Choose Rose Academy
1. Small Class Size
Core classes, math, reading, writing, are limited to 3-10 students in the elementary grades and 6-12 students in middle school.
2. Personal connections between students and teachers
Students are met with individually to plan curriculum and to meet their needs.
3. Instructional groups are arranged according to achievement levels not according to standard grade levels
Each student can feel as though they are in a class among their peers.
4. Students are instructed at their own level of achievement
5. Academically advanced students are challenged with above grade level curriculum
6. Students in need of remediation in a particular area, receive this instruction throughout the day without being pulled out of classes
Traditional labels such as learning disability are not used.
7. Students are evaluated on a nationally normed test, 4 times a year
8. Each student in grades K-7 is tested each week to monitor progress
9. Character development is infused in every class
Students study famous people who have chosen ethical life styles. Students meet in target groups to develop responsibility and empathy.
10. Rose Academy students read more novels than students can in traditional classrooms
Our belief is, that students learn to read by reading.
11. Parents receive weekly updates and report cards every 9 weeks
Classwork is sent home every Friday for parental review.
12. Rose Academy offers a fee-based homework class every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
These study skill class are supervised by Rose Academy teachers to insure accuracy. Completing homework at school can take stress off of home life.
13. Rose Academy offers a structured and calm learning environment
Students must be respectful of authority and able to benefit from group instruction.
14. Rose is not a school for students of low intellectual functioning
Rose Academy does not offer life skill training but is focused on academic advancement.
15. Rose is not a school for students with behavior disorders
HERE FROM PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU
Student & Parent Experiences
We absolutely love this school. Our son has attended the summer programs and the regular school year and it's been so beneficial to his academics and general well being. The faculty and staff have been so great working with him and we can't say enough good things about the experience so far.
- Parent Submitted Review
Rose Academy is a great school. Mr. and Mrs. Rose are very caring people who listen to the parents and student for each child's individual needs. We moved here from the Atlanta area and have been thrilled with our child's progress. I highly recommend this school if your child has learning differences.
- Parent Submitted Review
The tutoring program at Rose has been GREAT!! My son has shown excellent progress since he started tutoring. Nobody is turned away and if $$ is the issue, they will work with you so your child can excel.
- Parent Submitted Review
My child excelled at school after a short stint with the Rose School tutors at HCES. His study skills improved and his confidence soared. He is now excelling without any support. The Rose team is truly committed to each child.
- Parent Submitted Review
Parent Involvement
Rose Academy is committed to developing relationships with our students and with their parents. We cultivate ongoing communication to ensure that we are meeting student needs and that parents are aware of goals and progress.
Rose Academy offers academically stimulating programs in a positive, joyful environment. We welcome parent input but not during instructional time as interruptions limit our effectiveness.
We encourage all parents to read the following books:
- Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
- How the Special Needs Brain Learns by David Sousa
Reviewing material outlined at the Florida Center for Reading Research is also recommended.
Code of Ethics
1. Our school values the worth and dignity of every person...
Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.
2. Our primary concern is the student...
Our primary concern is the student and the development of the student’s potential. Employees will therefore strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.
3. Concern for the student requires...
Concern for the student requires that our instructional personnel:
- Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student’s mental and/or physical health and/or safety.
- Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
- Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
- Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student’s academic program.
- Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
- Shall not intentionally violate or deny a student’s legal rights.
- Shall not harass or discriminate against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and shall make reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from harassment or discrimination.
- Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
- Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law
4. Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the community....
Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:
- Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
- Shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition if otherwise qualified, or social and family background deny to a colleague professional benefits or advantages or participation in any professional organization.
- Shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
- Shall not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and, further, shall make reasonable effort to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
- Shall not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.