ACADEMICS
Flint Academy is a college-preparatory school with many graduates successfully attending a variety of well-known colleges and universities. Each teacher at the school is trained extensively in the art of teaching material to the highest academic level in their classroom and modifying it to meet the needs and abilities of every other student. Expectations, depth, and pace are unique for each student. This model has proven, since beginning Flint Academy in 2005, to be extremely effective in meeting the needs of every child. This is one of the reasons for our very low student-to-teacher ratio (6:1 in the elementary school and 12:1 in the high school) and gives teachers the ability to rise to such a time-intensive challenge. In this way we are able to fully meet the academic needs of neurotypical students, gifted students, and students with intellectual or academic differences while keeping them all together in one classroom. We have found this is one more way we encourage a culture of close family relationships, while teaching students true acceptance in diversity, all while continuing academic rigor.
Grammar School Academics
Grades pre-kindergarten through fifth are included in our grammar school level, where we emphasize cultivating a love of learning. Key features of the grammar school structure include:
Formal reading instruction begins at first grade and pre-k students are given space to play and explore while developing vital pre-reading skills.
Math and reading instruction is provided in leveled groups, allowing students to progress at their own pace and comprehension.
Daily or twice-weekly one-on-one Barton dyslexia remediation tutoring is given to every student with dyslexia.
History and science are studied in rotating cycles across the entire grammar school, with one historical time period and one branch of science studied each year.
Latin instruction begins at third grade.
Multiple recesses throughout the day.
Nature studies, art, music, dance, drama, recitation, and handicrafts are incorporated into each week, and align with the current history or science cycle.
Bible studies and devotions are included daily.
Literature is read aloud to the students daily.
No homework is assigned to students.
Teachers eat lunch with their classes and remain on the playground at recess, providing social guidance and assistance at all times.
Upper School Academics
Grades eight through twelve are included in our upper school level, where we emphasize critical thinking and college preparation. Graduates of our upper school are readily accepted into traditional colleges and universities, and are uniquely prepared for college-level material. Key features of the upper school structure include:
Class sizes capped at twelve students to facilitate individualized instruction.
Minimal homework assignments.
Daily or twice-weekly one-on-one Barton dyslexia remediation tutoring is given to every student with dyslexia.
History and literature studied in rotating cycles across the entire upper school, with the historical time period and the literature selections aligning to reinforce one another.
Latin instruction as a foreign language.
Prestigious writing curriculum shown to prepare students for college writing requirements.
Individually paced mathematics instruction.
Hands-on science content, including regular nature study field trips.
A rotation of elective studies including physical education, art, music, college prep, handicrafts, and gardening.
Bible studies and devotions are included daily.
Literature is read aloud to the students daily.
Teachers are available during lunch to assist students who need additional help in their subject.
Multiple field trips related to academic content.
Personalized guidance counseling available.