Educational Programs at Durand Academy

Individualized learning is a hallmark of the Durand Academy experience.  A learning plan is developed for each student.  The school also utilizes several math and reading programs to maximize learning.  Students are grouped by ability and taught reading, mathematics, language and writing in small groups.

Durand Academy’s goal is to make it possible for every student to return to the community.  For this reason, the Academy is in close contact with school districts so that students learn what their counterparts back home learn.  Durand students are familiar with home-area textbooks and have the background for a smooth transition to community-based schooling.

The Academy also makes sure that Durand students are prepared for standardized testing.  Training for state tests and the APA (spell out) takes place both in the classroom and in special tutorials.

The Academy offers more than the basics.  In 2005, Durand opened a state-of-the-art computer lab where young and older students are taught a variety of software applications.  The lab is a part of the S.P.A.C.E. program which introduces students to science through hands-on activities in daily sessions.  Physical and health education is also a part of the daily schedule.

For more information about Academy programs, contact Pam Reilly at p.reilly@durand.org or call 856-845-0666, ext. 116.