Thames Academy - A Whole New Way to Look at Post-Grad and Pre-College Experiences
Thames Academy is a post-grad (PG) or pre-college transitional experience. It is a year of academic preparation that students take between the end of their secondary school/high school education and the start of their college studies. Unlike traditional post-grad programs at independent or prep schools, Thames Academy at Mitchell College provides college level courses for credit. Located on Mitchell College campus, the Academy provides a highly structured residential program within a collegiate environment and co-curricular interaction with two-year and four-year students. Students who embark upon this distinctive transitional year will have already obtained their high school diploma and are college age.
Mitchell College has long been known as a college where students learn to succeed. The College’s number one strength has always been, and continues to be, our ability to provide a transforming educational experience in a caring and supportive environment. The core of this philosophy is based in the College’s renowned academic support programs, in particular, our nationally recognized Learning Resource Center for students with documented learning disabilities and/or AD/HD. This reputation for outstanding academic support was established when Mitchell was the New England leader as a two-year college with a strong reputation in assisting students in transferring on to the nation’s top colleges and universities. It remains true today in our role as a four-year college offering competitive and distinctive bachelor degree programs. It is only natural that we now reach out and expand our ‘support network.’ Recognizing that more and more high school graduates are not adequately prepared to begin their college studies, we are proud to announce the launching of Thames Academy for Fall 2006.
Distinctive features of Thames Academy
Ability to earn up to20 transferable college credits
Courses taught by learning & writing specialists
Content tutoring by professionals
Development of a Personalized Learning Plan
Workshops focusing on vocabulary & writing, math, computer skills, learning & study strategies, team building & collaboration, leadership, and presentation & oral communications
Innovative 12-3-3-12-week curriculum
Early Academic Reports andongoing parent communication
Academic support for students with documented learning disabilities
Professional content tutoring sessions
First-year seminar course to help acclimate to college life
Classroom instruction supplemented with hands-on learning opportunities
Development of curricular and co-curricular transcripts
Location - beautiful waterfront college environment
For more information on Thames Academy, please contact us at (800) 443-2811 or via email.