Last evening, we held our annual Parent Social event. It gives us an opportunity to thank our new and returning families, as well as to introduce ourselves to some prospective families who are considering The Academy for their children. We are thankful that all have placed, or are considering placing, such trust in us for the care of their children!
The evening was very gratifying for the staff of The Academy — as we hear from satisfied families about their past issues with systems of education, and about their present satisfaction with the work we are doing with them. And indeed, we have a remarkable team here supporting their children both inside and outside of the classroom.
For us, the evening is important in that it helps us to foster a more inclusive team approach to the care of our students. We do have incredible supports here, but when the families are actively added to the team, the prospects for a successful high school experience are increased greatly. Moreover, our Parent Social gives us the chance to consider strategic questions and options for The Academy. In light of this, we are forming a Parent Council, who, we hope, will continue to engage the parents, students and staff of The Academy in continuing the evolution of the school. If you are interested in becoming part of the parent council, give me a call at the school!
Don Adams: Head of School