Boarding School Mission Statement

Private Boarding School

"A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions." -Anonymous

Mission Statement

Live to Learn. Learn to Live.

Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI) seeks to turn hearts and minds toward a brighter future. We challenge each student attending our teen boarding school to achieve personal excellence in academics, communication and thinking skills in order to become a self-directed, contributing member of society.

Philosophy

Our teachers are dedicated to providing each student with an excellent education. Educators structure learning for students based upon their specific learning needs and growth. Turning Winds Academic Institute provides a variety of teaching and learning opportunities such as: experiential learning, leadership development, career planning, frequent field trips, technology integration, as well as additional educational activities and resources that are integrated to support student learning. TWAI seeks to turn hearts and minds toward a brighter future. At our teen boarding school we challenge each student to achieve personal excellence in academics, communication, and thinking skills in order to become a self-directed, contributing member of society.

We Believe:

All students have the capacity to learn.
Individual students have different learning modalities.
High expectations are necessary for the student to reach their greatest potential.
The products of lifelong learning, through goal setting and persistence, are satisfaction and success.

Our Goal is to Equip Each Teen With:

Personal values based on selflessness and commitment.
Skills in critical thinking and quality decision making.
The accumulation of academic skills for a variety of occupational choices.
Communication skills of the highest standards in reading, writing, and speaking.
Basic technology skills to succeed in academics.
An environment that instills leadership qualities through peer interactions.
Integrity while participating in all academic and social activities.
A strong sense of self-discipline which enables him/her to act responsibly.

Accrediting Body

TWAI is accredited through Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA). These two accrediting bodies are two of the most reputable secondary accrediting bodies in the United States. Accreditation assures parents that their children are receiving a quality education that will be recognized across state lines and by colleges and universities across the world. Accreditation ensures that the school engages the entire school staff in meeting rigorous standards and in continuous improvement. For students, accreditation provides an environment of quality and a commitment to helping all students achieve their potential.

Classroom Size

Most classrooms in public schools will vary in size but usually have 30-40 students. This is close to the size of our entire program. Our typical class size ranges between 6- 12. This allows our certified teachers to individualize each student's academic plan and to monitor and make frequent adjustments to ensure a successful academic outcome. Whereas most of our students performance was poor before participating in our highly successful academic program, the entirety of our students find success through our individualized teaching approach. Additionally, if a student is far enough along in high school they may also have the choice to work concurrently on

college courses. Past students have completed up to 20 college credits, which is close to a full year of college, during their 12 month stay.

Experiential Learning

Therapeutic boarding schools are effective in helping teens find direction and motivation. Included in our curriculum are many experiential learning opportunities such as: white-water rafting trips, mountain biking, orienteering, camping, backpacking, community service projects, outdoor projects, field trips, and many more opportunities. These types of activities are implemented to give our students a well-rounded academic experience during their stay at our successful program for teens. Everything that occurs in and out of our classroom has been specifically designed as a part of the learning process to help each student change their life and adopt a more positive lifestyle.

Turning Winds Academic Institute School Components

Course requirements ensure all students, regardless of their learning abilities, are provided opportunities to demonstrate academic growth. The curriculum plan and course requirements provide a variety of techniques in which students may achieve success.

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