What are your enrollment deadlines?Bachman Academy has "rolling admissions." We admit students throughout the school year. Refer to our Admissions Process for more information. What is your student profile? Who is the typical Bachman student?We accept national and international students who have been diagnosed with language-based learning differences and/or Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The typical diagnoses of the students we serve are ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder, Visual Processing Disorder, and Nonverbal Learning Disorder. Bachman Academy generally does not accept students with behavioral disorders that are not a direct result of their learning difference. Read our full Student Profile. What is a learning difference?Learning difference “is a general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities. These disorders are intrinsic to the individual, presumed to be due to central nervous system dysfunction, and may occur across the life span. Problems in self-regulatory behaviors, social perception, and social interaction may exist with learning disabilities but do not by themselves constitute a learning disability. Although learning disabilities may occur concomitantly with other handicapping conditions (for example, sensory impairment, mental retardation, serious emotional disturbance), or with extrinsic influences (such as cultural differences, insufficient or inappropriate instruction), they are not the result of those conditions or influences.” From the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities Back to Top Is learning difference the same as learning disability?At Bachman Academy, the term learning differences is synonymous with learning disabilities [see Learning Disabilities: Issues on Definition (1990) defined by the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities]. Learning disorder is another synonymous term used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV). We prefer to use the term learning difference, because students who process information differently are able to learn, especially when given the proper tools and instruction. Often it is those very differences that give them an edge to succeed. Check out this list of successful people with learning differences. Back to Top Can we visit the campus?A campus tour and a student shadow day are a requirement for our Admission process. To arrange a tour of the campus, contact the Admissions Director or fill out an inquiry form. Back to Top How do we get to the campus?Visit our Driving Directions page for directions to Bachman Academy from all the local airports. Back to Top What is the ratio of boys to girls?Currently, the average ratio of boys to girls at Bachman Academy is approximately 2:1. Compare that to 4:1, which is the ratio of boys to girls with learning differences, and you will find that we serve twice the number of girls with learning differences than would be expected. Back to Top Do you provide therapy?Although there are therapeutic benefits to many of our activities, Bachman Academy is not a therapeutic school. However, we can arrange for students to see a local psychologist and/or psychiatrist, as applicable. Back to Top What is your tuition?Tuition at Bachman Academy is based on the type of student: boarding, five-day boarding, or day student. Please refer to our Tuition page for the specific rates. Back to Top Do you offer Financial Aid?Bachman Academy offers a limited amount of needs-based Financial Aid each year. Qualifying families can receive up to 30% of tuition. Please read our Financial Aid Policy for more information about applying for Financial Aid. Back to Top Do you accept health insurance? |
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