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Academics

At NORTHWEST ACADEMY we use multi-model teaching methods which will instill your child with life-long learning skills. The essence of our curriculum is the integrated application of both cognitive (thinking) and emotional (feeling) learning processes.

Cognitive learning is facilitated through problem solving, recall, and application. Social and emotional learning aids in the development of the skills, attitudes, and values necessary to achieve personal goals and understand and manage relationships. We have found that the combination relationship of Northwest Academy's personal growth program and academic curriculum will ultimate enable your child to be receptive to cognitive learning.

Curriculum and Instructional Format

At Northwest Academy our small classes, averaging eight students, ensure that students receive the attention they need and allow for individual direction and structure. This level of interaction enables our students to succeed in the classroom while allowing our instructors to pay close attention to each pupil’s needs and progress.

A multidisciplinary treatment team made up of psychotherapists, teachers, substance abuse counselors, mentors, and family services coordinators regularly assesses each student. From these assessments we develop personalized plans, designed to meet the specific needs of each individual student.

In order to accustom our students to community involvement, we provide opportunities to participate in job shadowing, community service and experiential education. Northwest Academy also provides on-campus life-skill instruction in the form of regular community meetings and instruction in music, art, wood working and photography.

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Accreditation

Northwest Academy is accredited by both the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs.

2009 Academic calendar

Winter Trimester
01-05-09	1st Trimester Start Date
02-23-09 — 02-27-09	CBW (Community Building Week)
04-24-09	Graduation/End of 1st Trimester
04-27-09 — 05-01-09	CBW (Community Building Week)
04-30-09 — 05-01-09	Parent Workshop Weekend
Spring/Summer Trimester
05-04-09	2nd Trimester Start Date
06-22-09 — 06-26-09	CBW (Community Building Week)
08-14-09	Graduation/End of 2nd Trimester
08-17-09 — 08-21-09	CBW (Community Building Week)
Fall Trimester
08-24-09	3rd Trimester Start Date
10-01-09 — 10-02-09	Parent Workshop Weekend
10-26-09 — 10-30-09	CBW (Community Building Week)
11-25-09 — 11-27-09	Thanksgiving Break
12-18-09	Graduation/End of 3rd Trimester
12-21-09 — 12/25/2009	CBW (Community Building Week)

Post-secondary planning

Guidance/College counseling/ SAT/ACT

Preparation and planning for post-Northwest Academy education, training or employment is a major component of our educational program. Students form a plan along with help of our guidance counselors and parents. Our guidance counselors help students through the process of preparing and submitting college entrance applications, and students may visit the colleges to which they have applied and been accepted.

Transcripts

Transcripts are available upon written request at:

NORTHWEST ACADEMY
Registrar
P.O. Box 370
Naples, ID 83847

College acceptance list

Recent Northwest Academy graduates have been accepted to the following colleges and universities:

• Arizona State University
• Augustana University
• Ball State
• Berklee College of Music
• Butler University
• Cal State – Chico
• Carroll College
• Chapman College
• Colby Sawyer College
• College of DuPage
• Colorado Mountain College
• Colorado State University
• Columbia College of Chicago
• Dean College
• DePaul University
• De Vry
• Galveston Community College
• Hawaii-Pacific University
• Harcum College
• Illinois State University
• Kendall College
• Loyola University
• Lynn University
• New England College
• New Mexico State University
• Northern Arizona University
• Northen Idaho College
• Northern Illinois University
• Pine Manor College
• Quinnippiac University
• Ripon College
• Southern Illinois University
• Southern Oregon University
• Temple University
• University of Alaska, Fairbanks
• University of Arizona
• University of Portland
• University of Redlands
• Western Illinois University
• Western Michigan University

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from Northwest Academy, a student must have successfully completed all State of Idaho required courses listed, as well as three required credits in personal growth (Theory and Practice of Life Skills). The personal growth curriculum consists of individual and family therapy, substance abuse education, relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, self-awareness, social responsibility and post-secondary planning.

For the student entering Northwest Academy, three personal growth credits are earned during a stay of three terms over a period of one year.

A student who enrolls as a senior with fewer academic credits to earn may be involved in taking college courses through North Idaho College as a Dual Enrolled student, and gaining meaningful work experience within the community through supervised Job Shadow.

High School Graduation Requirements

Subject	Required Credits
English	8.0
Speech	1.0
Science (must be laboratory science)	4.0
Mathematics	4.0
U.S. History	2.0
U.S. Government	2.0
Economics	1.0
Humanities	5.0
Health	1.0
Physical Education	2.0
Electives	11.0
Computer Literacy (demostrated proficiency)	1.0
Theory & Practice of Life Skills	3.0
Total Credits	45.0

While Students are engaged in a full academic program focusing on the core subject areas they are also working on appropriate classroom behavior, completing assignments on time, and active participation in the classroom process. Students learn what is required to address their learning challenges and, where possible, how to compensate for them.

They expand their understanding of personal learning styles and identify academic strengths and weaknesses. As personal issues are addressed and self-confidence and acceptance increase, students demonstrate increased academic success.

Class list

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