At Bachman Academy, the campus is our classroom. With 206-acres, the options are limitless.
Bachman Academy serves students with learning differences, like Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/ Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD, ADD), who learn best in a non-traditional environment that is challenging, achievement-oriented and individualized. The typical Bachman student is of average to above average intelligence.
Bachman Academy is dually-accredited by SAIS-SACS, the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Southeastern Association of Boarding Schools (SABS).
Bachman Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, and gender to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, or gender in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Mission
The mission of Bachman Academy is to empower students who have learning differences to develop the skills and values necessary for success in our global community.
Vision
Tapping potential...one person at a time!
Interested in learning more? Contact us.  "[SAIS] visiting committees found the Bachman Academy community to be warm, welcoming, and gracious. There is a deep sense of compassion for one another and a passion for the students and school everywhere we looked. The school showered the visiting committee with wonderful hospitality and transparency during our visit. Additionally, what follows is a brief summary of the positive highlights the visiting team saw and heard on its visit..." SAIS Commendations: The SAIS visiting team commends the school for: - The work portfolio that teachers share at the Chapel.
- Community - level of sacrifice you are willing to undergo for each other.
- Exciting connections with the vocational track and academic track coming together towards a project-based learning experience inclusive of faculty, curriculum and classroom experiences/projects. There is a process of remarkable team building among the faculty ongoing.
- Passion for, and nurturing of, students from the faculty; this is clearly the focus of the teachers.
- Faculty and staff, parents, and students clearly believe in Bachman Academy, its unique position to serve a special population of student who need and deserve a place like this, and the need to have this school available to those that need it.
- The experiential and life-changing opportunities for students to work through different paths and own pace – from chickens to chemistry, from horses to horticulture, from woodworking to history, from mechanics to reading, from rock climbing to literature.
- Parents feel their children are known and deeply loved by this faculty.
- Wonderful, bucolic campus, with learning everywhere on the campus. Projects like Huck Finn’s raft, the chicken coop, Monster, the wagon and so many others, the entire campus is used in the teaching and learning process for Bachman students.
- An improved communication system between faculty and leadership and faculty and parents.
The visiting team finds:
1. That the school is in compliance with all standards of the SAIS-SACS accreditation process.
2. That the self-study conducted by the school meets the standard of quality and thoroughness required by the SAIS-SACS accreditation process and answers the four critical questions as outlined in the Guidebook.
3. That the school is unanimously recommended for SAIS-SACS accreditation."
| What people are saying about us... Our daughter, Dana, is in her 5th year at Bachman and loves it! She has come a long way since her first year at Bachman. Dana has more self-confidence, is not afraid to try new things and she has discovered a love of learning. With Bachman's teaching techniques and caring staff, Dana is thriving both socially and educationally. That is something that we were unable to find at other schools. With enthusiasm and excitement the teachers have helped our Dana discover for herself a love for reading, writing and history. Dana is maintaining excellent grades in an environment that helps her learn the way she learns. She even commented last week that she “likes math now.” Dana also told us recently, “I love it at Bachman, they teach me in a way that I can understand and learn.” We are confident that Bachman will prepare Dana for college or any life venture she decides to pursue. Mary Hoppe Mother of Dana Hoppe, Class of 2013--------------------------
I'm thankful that I've been sent to a great school. I'm enjoying this school year more than I've ever enjoyed school.Desmond, 6th grade--------------------------
Within a very short period of time, it became clear to us that Stephen was finally at the right school for him...We feel that everyone at Bachman has come to understand far more about Stephen than any educational or therapeutic staff has up to this point in his life. Stephen has always been fortunate to have many caring educators and administrators in the various academic stops that he has made to date. Bachman, however, has provided the best combination of teaching acumen and nurturing care and attention that Stephen has needed. Brian & Judy Paras Parents of Stephen Paras, Class of 2010 --------------------------
If I had a choice between Bachman and any other school, I’d choose Bachman every time. Ryan Sarrell, Class of 2012 --------------------------
Upon entering High School, we found we now had to concentrate on [Elizabeth's] educational requirements and provide for emerging social and emotional needs. In Elizabeth's case, that meant finding a boarding school that would meet her educational profile and support her in maturing and developing into an adult. Bachman Academy has been able to accommodate Elizabeth's unique learning style, and guide her as she matures into a young lady with new found confidence. Speaking as her mother, for the first time in this journey with Elizabeth, Bachman Academy has given me a sense of well-being that Elizabeth will indeed be able to achieve and live a fulfilling independent life. Pamela Klecha Mother of Elizabeth, Class of 2010 --------------------------
When Grace was in elementary school they put her in the wrong kind of special needs class. It was a class for behavior disorders, and she went through that all the way through Middle School. It was awful for her. She was picked on and became very sensitive. We tried mainstream high school and that was even worse. When there would be a holiday or break, she would break down just thinking about having to go back. So we tried a Christian day school. It was better there, but her individual needs still were not being met. We started looking for another school for Grace. We had been looking for a year and a half when one of the other schools we looked at actually told us about Bachman Academy. When we went for a tour, Grace fell in love at first sight. She wasn't interested in seeing any other schools. Grace is a different kid since coming to Bachman. She has real friends for the first time since the fourth grade. She even has a best friend now. She's more self-confident and more involved. She's allowed to be herself. During breaks, she even looks forward to returning to school. It's not just the academics; Bachman has made so much difference socially. I wouldn't change a thing. Lisa Beasley Mother of Grace Beasley, Class of 2013 -------------------------
I graduated from Bachman in 2007 ... I am now the director at a rehabilitation facility for adults, and a youth group director for youth with mental and addiction issues. I look back at Bachman, at all the staff and teachers there that helped me become the man I am today, and I just want the chance to finally say thank you…for everything. Jeremy Gold, Class of 2007
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