FAQ
Are IEP’s, 504’s and other accommodations honored at Cascade Academy?
IEP’s and 504”s will be honored and accommodations implemented for your child. Additional accommodations such as: verbal testing, notes for tests, and reduced number of questions may also be implemented depending on the individualized needs of the students.
What if my school district funds the placement?
Regular IEP meetings will be held with your child’s school district. We will provide progress reports as requested.
What if my child has a specific learning disability?
The curriculum will be modified or adapted to meet their needs. In addition, they will have access to one-on-one tutoring and individualized support.
College and Career Prep
What support will my child have in preparation for college?
Cascade Academy will assist your child in the search for the ideal college. We will support them in filling out their college applications and completing their college essays. Prep courses and testing for the SAT and ACT will be given at our local high school.
Are AP, honor and college prep classes available?
Yes. High School college prep courses, AP and honor classes are available.
Executive Functioning Skills
If my child struggles with executive functioning skills such as: impulse control, emotional control, flexible thinking, working memory, self-monitoring, planning and prioritizing, task initiation, and organization, what support do you offer?
Cascade Academy offers individual assistance in making and keeping goals, breaking down assignments into manageable portions, initiating and completing work, and accommodations and assistance with memory issues. In addition, our certified teacher(s) will model and teach the essential Executive Functioning skills.
My child is gifted academically, how will she be challenged?
We offer AP and honor classes as well as online college courses. A test will be given to determine your child’s capability then curriculum will be developed and approved by our Academic Consultant, Clinical Director and you before proceeding.
Does my child graduate from Utah or from our residing state?
We will review your child’s transcript and anticipated length of stay and decide with you what will be in the best interest of your child.