Victoria Bodden

DREAM SCHOOL PROJECT

THE BODDEN ACADEMY

VISION STATEMENT:

The Bodden Academy, while partnering with its students,

families, community and staff, guarantees that each child will receive a superior education by

providing quality and challenging learning experiences in a safe and

encouraging environment which will foster life-long learning and future

leaders of our nation.

MISSION STATEMENT:

At the Bodden Academy we believe that all children who have confidence in themselves and work to the best of their ability will achieve success.  To assure that all children will reach their potential, we will... Create a supportive and nurturing school environment in which all

children and adults are respected, and trusted Promote open communication between parents, teachers, and

students as teamwork is encouraged Develop concepts of community through academic and

extracurricular activities Focus on increased student achievement through effective

classroom practices Collaborate with students throughout the learning process to

achieve academic success and celebrate accomplishments Assure the development and improvement of teaching strategies

through professional development Commit to keeping parents informed about their students'

progress and seek opportunities to incite their active Maintain high expectations and promote academic

excellence Prepare students to become life-long learners

FACILITY PLANS:

CURRICULUM & INNOVATIVE IDEAS:

The Bodden Academy is designed to be both child-centered and exciting, and utilizes a curriculum that is based on the premise that young children learn best through engagement. The Bodden Academy has adopted a Curriculum that is scientifically based on research-tested models. Grounded in child development theory and the research of Piaget, Vygotsky, Maslow, Gardner and Smilansky. This Curriculum encourages teachers to use a variety of instructional approaches that range from child initiated play to teacher directed instruction to teach content in literacy, math, science, social studies, arts, and technology. The Bodden Academy provides children with an environment that is highly stimulating and nurturing. They are offered opportunities to investigate the world around them and to learn through purposeful play. The children learn new concepts and skills and have many opportunities to practice what they learn each and every day. Children are encouraged to learn at their own pace and in ways that are best for them. It is our belief that is through play that children develop a curiosity and interest in their world. Play enables us to help children become enthusiastic learners who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. Moreover, we believe that play is the “work” of young children and provides the foundation for academic learning. Learning involves interacting with one’s environment and requires active thinking and experimenting to find out how things work and to learn about the world we live in.  Through ongoing assessment, teachers are keenly aware of developmental levels, individual strengths, and needs. This allows them to tailor lessons and design tasks that meet the unique needs and interests of each child, and to adjust instruction accordingly. 

GOVERNANCE & FINANCE:

BUDGET INFORMATION:

This is a For-Profit entity that relies on tuition/fees, government grants/reimbursements, as well as

donations via corporations and/or communities to provide excellent educational and life-long skills as

well as support for our students/families/community.

Per capita charge will be determined on an “as need basis”

as per a regulated sliding scale so as to ensure that all are

welcome!

INCOME BREAKDOWN:

Fiscal Year Budget

Tuition =50%

Gov. Grants =15%

Corporations = 20%

Community = 15%

EXPENSES :

Stable funding allows for appropriate future planning Follow yearly pattern to forecast upcoming school year

Fiscal Year Budgeted Expenses

AdministrationInstructionActivitiesFacilitiesMaterialsTransportation

WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS:

Graduates of the Bodden Academy will be equipped with the key items to succeed in their future endeavors. These students will turn into excellent young adults who will strive in academia, have excellent self-esteem, and filled with compassion and empathy for their fellow colleague. They will have learned the golden lesson of cohabitating in this home we call planet Earth, which is to always “treat others as they would like to be treated.”

Their sense of self and success will not only be measured in their academic or monetary accomplishments, but on the connections they make with one another as well as others, their reputations, and their sincere care for those around them. They will be armed with all the tools to overcome difficulties while maintaining a positive and stable attitude.

Bodden Academy graduates will be

well rounded individuals capable of being the

greatest future leaders of tomorrow!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU

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