Why We Exist
The success of Eagle Academy is primarily due to the dedication of a passionate and dedicated staff, a data driven leadership model, an emphasis on data-driven decision-making, state-of-the-art technology support, and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
In addition, Eagle Academy parents partner with the teachers to support their children to achieve at high levels. Parent participation makes a significant difference at Eagle Academy. The philosophy of Eagle Academy is that each child develops at her/ his own pace and the educational program design must support and incorporate each student’s rate of mastery. How quickly a student learns something is not indicative of how capable a student is. The educational program must then create opportunities for each child, tailored to the student’s specific needs. Students who master the fundamentals of reading and mathematics and learn to enjoy their ability to solve problems will succeed academically. Students must also learn to work with others effectively and to participate positively in building a school community. Each student must learn to appreciate himself or herself as an individual. All of these positive gains can take place in an environment of child centered learning and problem-solving activities, and Eagle Academy works extensively to help facilitate these outcomes.
They come from diverse backgrounds and families that are looking for a nurturing environment that supports the whole child.
By removing the physical, mental, and emotional barriers that prevent our students from thriving in the classroom, we create an environment where they are able to focus on learning, and encouraged to work hard and dream big. We invest in our children early on, and give them the courage to invest in themselves.
Philosophy
At Eagle Academy, we believe every child deserves a thoughtful education. Our philosophy is based off the realization that each child develops at their own pace and the educational program must be designed to support and incorporate every student’s learning needs. Award-winning research by University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth found that social and emotional skills – such as learning how to apply yourself to a task and believe in the possibility of your own improvement – are bigger determinants of success than reading and math skills. By creating an environment where effort is appreciated as much as accuracy, we are teaching our students that failure is simply part of learning – and they should never stop trying.
By creating opportunities for each child to master the fundamentals of reading and mathematics through interactive learning, our children develop a passion for problem solving and conflict resolution. Eagle Academy is focused on educating the “whole child,” which means we help our students grow not only academically, but also emotionally, socially, and physically.
Eagle students are capable of changing the world. It is up to us to help them get started.
Eagle Academy Model
Eagle Academy’s model of a high-quality school includes several core components.