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Academics
 Education at Mountain
Springs Preparatory Academy combines the best of traditional
education with a unique emphasis on building self-esteem and
addressing core issues. The following are some of the highlights of the academic program at Mountain Springs:
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Superb teacher-student ratios (average 1:6 teacher to student ratio) that
provide the one-on-one best suited for this type of student |
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Fully-accredited academic program (Northwest Accreditation Commission) |
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Outstanding college-prep curriculum
that is taught through learning and teaching techniques best
suited for this type of student (e.g. lots of “hands-on” learning) |
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A customized education plan |
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Opportunities for some students to
enroll at Southern Utah University and take college level classes
while still living in a safe, supportive
environment |
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Classes take place on campus with access to the teachers during regular study halls |
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Specialized teachers who are
passionate about what they teach (and, therefore, who produce
students who say things like, “I’ve never liked math before!”) |
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SAT/ACT preparation and testing |
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Opportunities to accelerate students' coursework to help them get caught up or graduate on time. In addition, Opportunities exist to make up deficient
grades |
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College entrance preparation and
application assistance |
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Career exploration and vocational
internships |
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Because a customized, “hands-on”
educational program can be a powerful tool in helping students
succeed in school and improve self-esteem, students at
Mountain Springs study Science in the field, learn about US
History in Washington D.C., and gain an appreciation for the arts and culture in London and Paris. This experiential emphasis, combined with small
class sizes often is the catalyst for dramatically better
grades and increased self-confidence. |
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