My daughter had issues in elementary school which got much worse in middle school. She is academically bright but was totally overwhelmed in a class of 30+ kids and later received a diagnosis of ASD. She was not bullied in middle school exactly but definitely marginalized by her peers who didn't understand that she shut down in such situation. She came home in tears every single day and that broke my Mommy heart. Fast forward to today - she is so happy and doing great at most subjects at Focus. She loves going to school!
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5.0
Sue W.
January 1, 2023
My daughter had issues in elementary school which got much worse in middle school. She is academically bright but was totally overwhelmed in a class of 30+ kids and later received a diagnosis of ASD. She was not bullied in middle school exactly but definitely marginalized by her peers who didn't understand that she shut down in such situation. She came home in tears every single day and that broke my Mommy heart. Fast forward to today - she is so happy and doing great at most subjects at Focus. She loves going to school!
Tracy G.
January 1, 2023
I have no words for the beauty that takes place every day at Focus Academy. My son hasn't even been there for a year and already his life has changed. Because I have a masters in education, I have a keen eye for quality education which prepares students for the real world while helping then reach their full potential. This school definitely hits all the marks. The staff works together to create a safe family environment which encourages students to step out of their comfort zones. If you are a parent of a child on the spectrum, make an appointment with Focus today. This school will be the biggest gift you give to your child.
Vicki E.
January 1, 2023
Focus Academy has changed the trajectory of our son's life. When he started at Focus four years ago, he was so anxious that he wouldn't even go into the building. We spent days sitting in the parking lot before he could work up the courage to go in. The Focus Staff worked with him, patiently encouraging him until he could work in the classroom with other students. That was the first of many successes. At 17, he was much more confident, in leadership positions at the school, and had an after school job. I say that Focus has changed his life, but really it has changed the life of our whole family. It has given him a place to belong and succeed.
Anonymous
January 1, 2023
Since enrolling in Focus Academy, my grandson has continued to struggle with academic avoidance behavior, defiant behavior, and social difficulties. The difference now is that the school actually knows how to deal with the problem behavior. There is frequent communication with us, outlining the immediate problem, offering a way to handle it, getting our input, then implementing the plan and communicating results. The school’s ability to handle his day to day issues has resulted in him keeping up with his academic goals, feeling comfortable talking about his concerns with the counselors at the school, and working on social skills in a meaningful way. A child that was possibly on his way to long term dependency now has a real hope of living independently as an adult.