Giving Back: Black Mountain Academy’s Commitment to Community Service in Support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Giving Back: Black Mountain Academy’s Commitment to Community Service in Support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Each year, our students and staff collaborate with local organizations and nonprofits to volunteer, fundraise, and support meaningful causes that strengthen our students’ lives and our community. Since our founding in 2016, our students and staff have contributed over 10,000 […]
Student Success Through our Personal Growth Plan
Student Success Through our Personal Growth Plan For students, navigating the complexities of education, social relationships, and emotional regulation can present unique challenges. However, we see our students thrive when given the right tools and structure. One such tool is the Personal Growth Plan (PGP), which offers a clear path for progress across six key […]
Building Connections: The Cornerstone of Black Mountain Academy’s Support for Adolescents and Young Adults
Building Connections: The Cornerstone of Black Mountain Academy’s Support for Adolescents and Young Adults For parents and professionals who work with young people, we know that the foundation of effective support in education and mental health lies in the quality of relationships forged between adults and young people. Today, with the unprecedented advances in online […]
The Importance of Kindness & Civility
The Importance of Kindness & Civility High school can be a challenging environment for any student. For a neurodiverse young person, it can present complex social and emotional hurdles that can become increasingly difficult in the approach to adulthood. Kindness plays a critical role in fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive. However, social […]
Valuing Adventure: Reflections on our International Trip to Portugal
As a therapist, I find myself thinking a lot about values: Our students’ values, Black Mountain Academy’s core values, my own personal values, etc. I have a collection of “values cards” that I will sometimes use with students to help them identify the values that are most important to them. We will discuss ways that […]
Enriching Students’ Lives Through Daily Community Engagement
At Black Mountain Academy, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. Our unique approach to education focuses on the power of students engaging in the community every day, transforming them into responsible, empathetic, and well-rounded individuals. Through daily community involvement, we empower our students to grow in ways that extend far beyond academics. First […]