Bridges Academy

Again, i gave my opinion about MY EXPERIENCIE with this school, (SCHOOL FOR KIDS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES), and i respect all the opinions. I wont make any comments about others opinions, experience or ideas about this school. This website is exactly for that, to GIVE YOUR OPINION.
--Submitted by a parent

believe this school is one of the finest. The instructional methods used, the delivery of the instruction, the staff and administration are all stelllar. I interviewed numerous schools and had my child go through a battery of tests searching for the right placement. I found that Bridges Academy was exactly what I was looking for. The focus is on ability, not disability,teaching and maintaining focus, not behavior modification. My child learns interacts with other children who have similiar learning disabilities in math or reading. I can certainly relate the May 13 posting. As a parent it is our duty to place our child in the best educational setting we can to fit their needs. Why would you want anything less? We need to HONESTLY recognize those needs to find the appropriate placement, if we don't we only have ourselves to blame. My child is thriving at Bridges Academy, both academically,and socially. I will never look back and say I should have, I will look back and say I did.
--Submitted by a parent

Parents are responsible for searching out the most suitable programs for their special needs children whether it is in private, public or charter school. All special education facilities will generally offer specific services for a specific type of learning concern or special needs. Having been a parent of a special needs child who participated in several programs in the community, it is the responsibility of the parent to disclose all concerns, weigh out all options for their child's emotional, behavioral, social and academic needs and make an informed choice about what learning environment will best serve their child. Be sure that your child's learning issues best fit the focus and the mission of the therapy center, the tutoring program, or the public, private , or charter school. Sadly, we hear of many parents who are not completely satisfied because their child's learning needs did not match the program, or focus, and then they feel compelled to blame the public school, the teacher, the district, the therapist, or private school as the being at the heart of the issue. Parents- do your homework before you enter a relationship with any therapy center, school or program.
--Submitted by a parent

My son would have missed graduation and receiving his regular high school diploma had it not been for Bridges Academy! He was struggling in the public school setting and being "passed along". I was so very thankful that the administration and staff took the time to tailor a curriculum to meet his learning needs and keep him on track for graduation, a dream that became a reality. My son was no longer a "number" in the public school setting- he was a student that contributed to his success and to the family environment he had joined at Bridges. Now he is working part-time, driving his car, and learning to handle young adult responsibilities. He was given the support to succeed beyond the classroom! He is becoming the young man he realized he could be- more confident and self- sufficient. I am delighted to say the other referrals we have sent to Bridges Academy have experienced similar success!
--Submitted by a parent

I am so happy with this school. My son has done so well here. So much attenetion is on remidation and excelling further. This is the best school for your kids with learning disabilities great teachers, adminstration and students. Thank goodness for this school my son is happy to go to school, we will be bridging out this year and going back to public school. I was so happy here a school and wish we could stay forever. But like the names says he is Bridging out .
--Submitted by a parent

I have a high school student at Bridges. Very satisfied with the teachers and the environment. They offer an individualized education and teach the student the way that they learn. Fantastic school.
--Submitted by a parent