Bedford Academy

Bedford Academy provides a safe learning environment for students. The educational climate is one of the key reasons this private Bedford school has generated so much parental interest. The Academy's mission, " Empowerment Through Knowledge " is based on Director, Nancy Wallace's philosophy towards a child's education. Create a learning atmosphere... in which pupils feel secure, keep class sizes to a minimum and challenge the children with an enhanced, curriculum, carefully designed to meet each student's distinct, learning needs. All Bedford Academy teachers share these common beliefs as they strive to cultivate a setting that values the individual differences each child brings to the classroom. Those unique qualities are encouraged to grow within a non-judgmental atmosphere of total acceptance and appreciation. The small school atmosphere enables the teachers to interact with, and relate to, all Academy students and not just those who are members of their class. Such a broad base of teacher contact and familiarity creates a tremendous sense of security for the children who attend Bedford Academy. With a maximum class size of twenty (20), students the Academy teachers are able to devote considerable individual attention towards each student. As a result of such frequent one on one interaction, a personal connection is quickly made between the student and teacher. The academic strengths and weaknesses of the child are identified immediately and a course of instruction, acknowledging the learning style of the pupil, is put in motion. Aspects of the grade level curriculum of particular interest to an individual student can be emphasized within such a small class, and lesson goals enhanced to a more concentrated degree. The students receive immediate recognition for their accomplishments and are constantly provided with increased incentive to achieve more through their active involvement in class. The curriculum of Bedford Academy is based on the Department of Education's Learning Outcomes framework. Each subject ...Read More