General Program

The Broach School enrolls students year round. Summer school, work study, extended day, and one-to-one programs are available. Students must complete 24 credits in grades 9-12 to graduate. Students may also receive credit for extracurricular activies in their communities.

Instruction

Each course is designed to take the student from a point of weakness to a point of strength, always at the student’s pace. Accompanying this is the willingness to work with the student at the level he or she is currently functioning and allowing the student to work at a comfortable and productive pace. Although the students are taught in small groups, their work is individualized to their own needs and interests. In addition, the Broach Scchool has a very hands-on, active learning approach which includes field trips, speakers and special projects.

Assignments are generally completed at school, not at home, which eliminates parent frustration in supervising homework although students are encouraged to read, study for tests and sometimes do make-up work at home.

Discipline Approach

Our approach to discipline is counseling. We love each child “unconditionally” but foster good attitudes and reject poor behavior. We stress the Judeo-Christian values of the 10 Commandments and the Golden Rule, encouraging students to respect God, their parents and others. A code of conduct is given to each student upon enrollment. The student and parents must be willing to comply with the school’s behavioral guidelines.

Testing and Guidance

Students may be pre-tested at admission and are given standardized achievement testing each school year. Written progress reports are sent home periodically and grades are issued every nine weeks. Throughout the year, students are given vocational, career and college guidance. At any time, parents may call or visit the school with questions concerning their child’s progress.

Accreditation

Each Broach School is either accredited by or is a candidate for accreditation by the Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation. They are also recognized by the Florida Association of Independent Special Education Facilities.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete 24 credits in grades 9-12 to graduate from the Broach School. Specific courses needed for graduation may vary from time to time according to state requirements and individual goals.