High School

 

 

High School Program at Marburn Academy

Some students seem to acquire effective study skills and habits intuitively. For others, the process is not automatic, and they need detailed instruction and supportive coaching to reach the goal. If you know a 9th - 12th grader who would benefit from an instructional approach which focuses on developing advanced study and organization skills, we invite you to contact us for more information about Marburn Academy’s HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders.

 

High School Curriculum

The course content in language arts, math, science, and social studies classes parallels that of other independent high schools. One class period each day is devoted to instruction on a developmental sequence of study skills and to teaching students to apply those skills independently to the work of their content classes.

 

Teachers incorporate each study skill into their content classes as it is introduced. The final period of the day allows students to take elective classes in art, music, physical education, keyboarding, and digital photography or movie making. High School students are also eligible to participate in Marburn Academy's rich array of extra curricular activities.

 

"Marburn Academy was our lifesaver when we felt our situation was hopeless. After three years at Marburn, our son was able to make a very smooth transition to a private college prep school. As a high school junior he maintains an above average GPA, has friends, and is involved in the school community. Many of his teachers have commented on his excellent organizational skills, for which we give all credit to Marburn. When our son came to Marburn, we couldn't even dream of college. Now, we eagerly look forward to finding the right college for our son.
~Comment from Marburn Academy Parent Survey, 2004

 

Instructional Highlights

• note taking

• outlining

• preparing for tests

• memorization techniques

• test taking skills

• organization

• time management

• writing research papers

• self-advocacy

1-1 Laptop Program: New for 2009

Marburn Academy's curricular focus on "big understandings" and "essential questions" and the resulting thinking-centered approach to learning that teaches students the skills needed to thrive in the twenty-first century has resulted in an innovative High School laptop computer program. Because our students live in a digital world it is fundamentally important for us to guide them in responsible and proper use of digital tools. Each High School student receives his or her own MacBook Pro to use in and out of school. Educational goals include:

improved communication increased collaboration performance-based learning

 

 

 

For more information, please call Scott Burton, Director of Admission, at 614-433-0822.

 

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