Perhaps it helps them to realize there is someone worse off than them that they can help. It tugs at your heart strings to see these kids who face so many challenges themselves happy to help their fellow man.
The students are excited to be able to help people less fortunate than them. The brother and mother of another student who comes to school with holes in his clothes, both found a dollar to help their fellow man. Ms DiMarzio reports one of her students, a boy with both physical and mental challenges who lives in a foster home brought in his only dollar to donate to the fund. A letter was sent home asking for just $1 donation. The printing is not the neatest, but the message is clear. They have made signs by hand that they placed all over the building. The students have started a collection effort. The students realized that not only don’t the children in Haiti have plain juice, they don’t even have water. While the food and drink are not supplied by Starbucks, they are still nutritious and belly filling. At Wordsworth they receive both breakfast and lunch to help make sure they are fed. Lois DiMarzio’s class to organize a relief collection effort. The plight of the people devastated by the earthquake in Haiti has inspired students in Ms. One important lesson that is stressed is love for all mankind because you are not alone, but part of the world. At Wordsworth they learn not only their ABCs, but also skills to help them face life once they leave school. Many of the students face not only mental and emotional challenges but also come from families that struggle financially. We proudly serve a diverse population of students and families in the greater Philadelphia region and seven counties surrounding the city.Wordsworth Academy’s Spirit Program is a small private school in Fort Washington, PA for students who face both severe mental and behavioral challenges. We invite you to visit our campus and learn more about our Wildcat Pride and our truly unique and inspiring programs. Additionally, we offer pre-employment training, vocational experiences, and Extended School Year (ESY) programs to create a comprehensive education for our students. Our goal is to offer and engage students in curricula comparable to that of our families’ home school districts, with added supports so students can succeed academically. As a division of PHMC, we offer comprehensive behavioral health resources that stretch beyond our campus and affect the life quality of our students and families during their time with us and after they graduate. Often, students with specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, Autism or intellectual disabilities often present with behaviors that interfere with their ability to access learning and progress in traditional school settings. Families gain a vital sense of worth and hope. Students learn to advocate for their individual needs. We believe our school is a special place where children who have historically struggled in other educational environments can-perhaps for the first time-feel accepted and valued. When you first arrive to Fairwold’s spacious 20-acre campus, our hope is that you can feel the excitement and energy of a positive school environment for all children.
At Fairwold, every student is embraced with a caring and comprehensive approach to education that will give them the opportunity to grow, thrive, and create the building blocks for success.įor more information or to arrange a campus tour, contact our Director of Admissions, Amy Grossman: This email address is being protected from spambots. More than 60 percent of Fairwold’s staff and faculty hold advanced degrees in education. This program of study is upheld by Fairwold’s social workers, psychologists, educators, and behavioral health workers. Fairwold Academy’s holistic and team-driven approach to education, with an emphasis on family, community, and school district involvement, gives students the continuity and customized coordination of service they need – and deserve – to lead productive, fulfilling lives as they choose to define them.įairwold’s curriculum emphasizes social thinking for K-8 graders and social and emotional learning and mindful awareness for 9-12 graders.
Surrounded by a deeply caring and accepting community, students are empowered to rise above adversity and seek out opportunities best suited to their interests. Our Approved Private School (APS) programs, The Academy and Fairwold Academy SPIRIT, integrate a curriculum based on Pennsylvania state standards to serve students facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and intellectual challenges. Fairwold Academy provides high-quality, comprehensive academics within a therapeutic framework.
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