Home Study Support Program During the first month of a student's instruction, parents usually meet with their child's teacher to discuss how they can facilitate educational progress at home. The instructor, who develops this home study program, shows parents how to: help their child practice good study habits effectively supervise their child's homework and study sessions reinforce the remedial work the tutor does with the child communicate effectively with school professionals manage the stress often associated with handling their child's educational needs Consultation with Other Professionals Sometimes parents and children have needs that cannot be met by educational training. To make progress, the student may require medical treatment, counseling, a more in-depth diagnosis, an outside support group, or special services in the school. When this is the case, the Manus Academy staff meets with the parents to discuss appropriate recommendations and referrals. If a child is already seeing another professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, speech therapist or occupational therapist, we communicate periodically with that professional to discuss how we may best support the student and his or her family. Summer School Courses and Tutoring Manus Academy offers accredited summer courses for high school students who wish to earn credits for courses they failed during the school year or who wish to take particularly challenging courses in a tutorial setting. Upon completion of course work, these credits are transferred to the students' regular schools. Students may take such courses as Spanish, algebra I and II, geometry or English. Their summer programs usually involve a combination of individual tutoring followed by independent work, five days a week for four or more weeks. Once we determine the specific needs of each student, we schedule regular times for attendance and cover the exact costs. Because our school is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, most principals at local public and private schools accept our course credits as transfer credits; however, we ask that parents get written confirmation of this credit acceptance before enrolling their students in our courses. We also offer summer instruction for elementary, middle and high school students in basic handwriting, spelling, reading, written expression and math skills and other skills, such as art, keyboarding and computers and science investigations. The schedules for these classes vary. Home   About Us   Services   Admissions   Calendar   Contact/Location   FAQs ©2003-2004 Manus Academy - The Cyzner Institute All Rights Reserved 6203 Carmel Road Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone: 704-542-6471 Fax: 704-541-2858 info@ManusAcademy.com monday-friday morning & afternoon sessions afternoon & evening tutoring instructional opportunities for preschool children available at: Click here for The Cyzner Institute » Case Studies »