The Academy at Ivy Ridge just recently started to allow the students the privilege to use computerbased learning, on a program known as SWITCHED-ON-SCHOOL (S.O.S.). It had been available for just half of the Facility but now, for the past few months all of the students have access to accelerated progress in academics. I have been benefiting from S.O.S. in such a way that I am already half way through the 10th grade. When I started the S.O.S. program, I was just beginning 10th gradecourse work. I am now working at a pace where I will reach the goal of completing at least 11th grade within the next four months. In addition to a speedy progression I've had on the computers, it has also had an impact in my decreased stress level because I don?t worry about facing my academic track. I won?t struggle to barely pass it each week. I know I will reach my goals of tests passed in the very beginning of the week. This is remarkable improvement for me. Having the privilege to use S.O.S computer based learning has allowed me to have the confidence in my ability to complete High School.

If I had not come to the Program and been introduced to such a curriculum, I probably would have dropped out of school. I know while accomplishing school in textbooks here, I did not always have the attention span to stay on task all day. The new computer programs make staying on track not only easy, but also enjoyable. I look forward to doing school now as opposed to my attitude prior to S.O.S. I am very grateful for the opportunity and privilege I have at the Academy at Ivy Ridge.