PS Academy Secondary Programs
PS Academy Secondary Programs
Why we’re different
✔️All of the cool things that you get at public school, but with kids that GET you
✔️ Programs tailored to our student’s strengths, where students are grouped by ability and not age
✔️ A community where it’s okay to be different
✔️A place where students come into their own
✔️ An array of clubs and electives that build long-lasting relationships and life skills
✔️ Hands-on experiences and a Transition Program to explore passions and learn skills, helping teens gain independence for life beyond school
✔️ Teens fit in, make friends, and look forward to school!
Full Capability Program (FCP)
Who: Students with significant needs in communication and daily living skills in grades 6-12.
Goal: Increase each student’s independence in adulthood by providing meaningful instruction in functional everyday tasks.
Program methodologies focus on the development of a functional communication system, provide a stimulating environment to enhance learning through all senses, and increase each student’s independence through learning appropriate self-help skills. The classroom focuses on extensive personal and health care, social interaction, and communication skills. These are presented in a highly modified way with many unique strategies and adaptations to allow students to participate meaningfully.
Full Potential Program (FPP)
Who: Students in grades 6-12 who thrive best in a self-contained program
Goal: Develop critical academic and life skills through a collaborative team-based approach.
The Full Potential Program (FPP) is designed for students in grades 6-12. It emphasizes the development of critical academic and life skills through a collaborative team-based approach. Daily instruction focuses on academics, communication, socialization, daily living skills, leisure skills, vocational training, and self-regulation. To further develop skills across settings, experiences within the community are incorporated through objective-based community outings. Through small-group and whole-group instruction, students work toward individual goals that will enable them to maximize their potential.
enrichment program
Who: Students who need more support in language arts and math, executive function, and social communication skills.
Goal: Improve cognitive and executive functioning, classroom independence, and social communication skills.
Enrichment Program (EP) is designed for students who benefit from more support in language arts and math, executive functioning, and social-emotional development. Students receive instruction in two of their core classes (English and math) and then work with the EP teacher in a very structured environment that allows students to revisit lessons as needed and take more time to complete assignments to ensure mastery of the subject matter.
Academic Program
Who: Students who are at or near grade level but may need support/accommodations throughout the school day.
The goal: To challenge students academically and increase their independence in self-advocacy so that they are prepared for post-secondary opportunities such as college or employment.
The Academic Program is designed for students who are at or near grade level but may need support and/or accommodations throughout the school day. It also focuses on the development of social skills and executive functioning skills, such as organization, classroom independence, and self-regulation.
Transition Program
Who: Students starting as early as 18 and up to 22 years old. It is based on each student’s individual needs, strengths, skills, and interests.
Goal: The program teaches independent living and functional and vocational skills. Program curriculum and activities include caring for self and home, money management, health care and self-advocacy, social skills in the workplace, and career/vocational exploration and placement. The goal of the Transition Program is for students to identify, develop, and implement a plan to meet post-high school goals.
