Wellness
Parker Academy promotes balance and wellness in order to achieve personal goals and objectives. Wellness encompasses academic, social, emotional, and personal successes. The purpose of the Wellness program is to teach the students skills in a variety of areas that will enable each Parker Academy student to succeed in school, at home and in life. The following explains the major components of Wellness at Parker Academy.
Wellness is having the academic, social, and emotional strength to achieve your personal goals and objectives.
Academic Achievement: At Parker Academy, academic success means giving students the support they need to meet their goals. We focus on providing the right help and resources while also encouraging students to set higher expectations for themselves. As they gain skills and positive attitudes, they learn the value of personal goal-setting and strive for success in their classes.
Physical Health: At Parker Academy, we recognize the importance of physical health as a vital component of teenage life. We believe that the habits formed during these years lay the foundation for a healthy future. In addition to our required physical education classes, we offer a variety of extracurricular activities to promote wellness, including a walking and running group during lunchtime.
Nutrition: Fueling the body with appropriate nutrients is an essential to good health. We ask that parents provide healthy lunches that limit sugar, caffeine and processed food. We only allow water as a beverage and provide healthy snacks such as fruit, vegetables and granola bars.
Social Pragmatics: Navigating the complexities of social interactions is essential for all teenagers, and at Parker Academy, we provide the support they need. We establish community-accepted norms of behavior and utilize small group settings to teach and practice appropriate social skills.
What sets our program apart is the involvement of our School Counselor, who delivers these lessons directly within the classroom. This approach not only fosters a safe environment for students to learn but also allows them to apply their skills in real-time social situations. By emphasizing practical, everyday interactions, we empower students to build meaningful relationships with peers and adults alike.
Stress Recognition and Relief: At Parker Academy, we understand that stress is a normal part of life. Recognizing the sources of stress and managing it effectively is a cornerstone of our program. Recent research shows that unmanaged stress can interfere with learning and lead to health issues.
To support our students, we begin each day with mindfulness practices that help them become aware of their surroundings and feelings, reducing anxiety. Each class and meeting starts with a moment of silence, allowing students to center themselves.
We acknowledge that everyone responds to stress differently and explore various intervention methods. By creating a calm, structured environment with clear expectations, we aim to alleviate stress and promote a positive learning experience.
Counseling: Our counseling program at Parker Academy is designed to support each student's personal and academic growth. Every student is paired with a faculty advisor, who meets regularly with them to discuss their portfolio progress and address individual concerns. Advisors maintain weekly communication with parents to ensure a collaborative approach to student development.
In addition, we have an in-house counselor who provides individual and group support as needed, helping students navigate their challenges and build resilience.
I would (and have) recommend Parker Academy to any parent who has a special needs child, who cannot succeed in the public school system. Parker's approach with my child has made a huge difference, and in the past year we have seen so much personal growth.
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