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Cumberland Academy of Georgia Mission:
Cumberland Academy of Georgia specializes in the needs of neurodiverse students with high-functioning Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, and similar learning differences in 4th-12th grades. The mission of the academy is to provide a safe, supportive, educational environment in partnership with faculty, staff, students, and parents. The Cumberland family embraces the uniqueness of every child by challenging and inspiring them to reach their full potential. Our academic and social curriculum encourages the development of life skills essential to becoming self-sufficient adults. Our graduates go on to college, trade school, post-secondary programs, or directly into the workforce.
Our Philosophy:
Cumberland Academy of Georgia is dedicated to the belief that faculty, staff, students and parents are all involved in our children’s education in a responsible, nurturing and supportive way. At our school, each student is entitled to a safe, secure, and healthy environment. We strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere to instill in our students a sense of self-worth. In addition to our academic curriculum, we teach beneficial life skills so that our students grow into confident, cooperative, and productive members of society. Our graduates go on to college, trade school, post-secondary programs, or directly into the workforce.
Cumberland Academy of Georgia has developed and continues to improve an exciting and challenging curriculum that recognizes the educational needs of each student. We respect the learning diversity of each student through cooperative learning and active hands-on techniques that are integrated into all subject areas along with co-curricular activities. This best practices curriculum infuses the creative arts as well as problem-solving, social skills, critical thinking and decision-making skills. The curriculum aims to develop and enhance abilities, giving appropriate guidance with realistic expectations. The curriculum promotes helping students develop strategies to cope with anger, stress, and anxiety along with motivating them to assert themselves in a positive way while respecting others. https://cumberlandacademy. org/
