Academic Profile

The Academy at Sisters Oregon boarding school is dedicated to providing an environment that supports high level learning for at-risk teenage girls. We believe that focused effort inspires successes and enhances achievement for all. This focused effort will develop the love of learning and be the basis of personal commitment to life-long learning.

The Academy at Sisters provides year round school. It operates on a system of five terms annually, with Spring, Summer and Holiday recess. We are able to address a variety of needs, from the mildly learning disabled student to the accelerated high-achiever, offering remedial to advanced coursework.

Course offerings are extensive and are designed to meet the needs of each student. Teaching methods are innovative and address the diverse learning styles of our students.

The Academy requires completion of 27 units to complete the High School Diploma, exceeding the State of Oregon requirements. All students must demonstrate progress in meeting state content standards and complete an individual program of Personal Growth. Competency is determined through a structured level system.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Academy at Sisters is to promote integrity and develop critical thinking in an atmosphere of positive relationship and mutual respect.

BELIEF STATEMENT

All students are capable of being confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

SCHOOL PROFILE

The Academy at Sisters is a contract school with the Bend/LaPine School District and is licensed with the Oregon Department of Education. The school follows the Bend/LaPine School District school calendar and offers a summer school program. The education program is staffed by qualified individuals who are dedicated to the success of each student as a responsible lifelong learner in a changing global community. The school offers students an innovative and flexible avenue through which students can earn credits and incorporate the educational standards set forth by the State of Oregon.

ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS

We are accredited with the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, registered with the Oregon Department of Education, and licensed by the Oregon Department of Human Services. In addition, we belong to numerous state, regional and national alliances and organizations such as the Northwest Network for Youth, the National Network for Youth, the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), the Oregon Alliance of Children’s Programs, and the Oregon Equal Access for Girls Coalition.

Contact Rick Buening for further information.