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New Perspectives - Dec,
1994 Issue #31
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THE ACADEMY AT SISTERS
Sisters, Oregon
Betsy Jacobson, Director of Admissions
503-389-1409
Planning to open their doors for their first students in January 1995, The Academy plans
to develop a small preparatory secondary school for young women. Organized under the parent organization J Bar J Youth Services, the
school's goal is to offer "the finest in therapeutic residential living and education, blended with unparalleled recreational opportunity...."
"The Academy is located on a former working ranch, and is situated on the Central Oregon
High Desert at the base of the Oregon Cascades." They have "12,000 square feet of living and educational facilities in a western 'executive
ranch' setting."
Personal attention is very important, "from individualized educational planning and family-
based treatment to specialized recreational opportunities." They offer private and semi-private rooms for the students. "We will develop
specific curriculum and approaches for your child by evaluating the individual needs of each student through interpersonal assessment;
talking with the student about their needs in the areas of living, learning and working. From this assessment, personalized therapeutic
and educational plans are developed that address the unique requirements of your child."
The student-teacher ratio will be 6:1, and the curriculum extends from remedial through
advanced/honors coursework. "The Personalized Education Plan, developed in close consultation with student and family, will outline
both short and long-term goals for your child's success. Planning for college and/or technical training/career development will be
a team effort between staff and students." They are accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and focus on
preparing students for the 21st Century workforce.
Copyright © 1994, Woodbury Reports, Inc. (This article may be reproduced
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