Read more

OUR CURRICULUM

At Monarch Academy, we incorporate all areas of academic study for our 1-12 ASD students. Using the Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards, we develop individualized, comprehensive curriculum for each student in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and English.

 

Equally important to individualized academic skills, Monarch Academy incorporates social, behavioral, and life skills to provide a multi-dimensional educational experience. Because our teacher to student ratio is small, all students receive the necessary scholastic and social support they need to give them the most opportunity possible.

 

As the parent of a Monarch Academy student, you will be in the loop on all matters affecting to the growth and development of your child. We believe that parents and other family members play a vital role in classrooms and in our community, and we look forward to sharing your child’s academic journey with you! 

Nipsa — Daytona Beach, FL — Monarch Academy
Read more

WORK STUDY PROGRAM


The Vocational Transition Program offered at Monarch Academy is community based and has been developed to support high functioning ASD students as they transition to life outside of school. Students that can enter the workforce with minimal job coaching can work as an intern or volunteer at the chosen establishment as they receive valuable on the job experience!

We have currently teamed up with Halifax Urban Ministries- Hope Place (HUM) and Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach.  Our students are receiving training in office procedures, donation prep work, and training in the kitchen with Hilton's head chef. This program is considered an elective for high school credit.


Monarch Academy has also partnered with Easter Seals Florida to provide training through their S.T.R.I.V.E. (Skills Training Results in Vocational Employment) program.  Twice a week, a select group of students meet with the program director on our campus to learn the basics of the hospitality industry.  Central Florida's largest industry is Hospitality and Tourism.  This program enables them to succeed while promoting professionalism, self-confidence, positive work ethics, and crucial soft skills needed in all workplaces. 

This is a certification program through the American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute covers six areas of the hospitality field.  Earning these certifications is also considered an elective toward high school credits.


At this time, Monarch Academy is providing transportation for these vocational opportunities.








PROGRAM GOALS

Academic skills — Daytona Beach, FL — Monarch Academy

Increase independence in academic, vocational, daily living and social skills

Group of kids smiling — Daytona Beach, FL — Monarch Academy

Provide vocational opportunities in the classroom, school, and connect with community business partners.

Students ethnicity — Daytona Beach, FL — Monarch Academy

Build each student's capacity to become a productive member of society.

Read more

Chick-Fil-A

Adaptive Technology

Halifax Hospital Rehabilitation

Noah's Ark Preschool

2A Ranch

Chick-Fil-A

THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Your child can communicate verbally at age level. He plays WITH (rather than near) other children and may even collaborate from time to time. His challenges may make certain interactions and activities difficult, but he is still able to take part in most typical school and social activities with minimal support. He has difficulty with social pragmatics (telling/getting jokes, understanding sarcasm, etc.).

Your child can communicate verbally at age level, though some language may be idiosyncratic. She can learn effectively in a typical classroom with some support. Play skills may be erratic: sometimes she plays with others, but she may find it hard to keep up with complex pretend play. She is aware of her differences and may feel bullied or marginalized by her peers. She may have significant sensory challenges (extreme responses to heat, cold, pain, sound, light, etc.).

Your child can communicate verbally, but not at age level. His language skills are obviously compromised, though he can use words to communicate needs, wants, etc. He finds it difficult or even impossible to manage the complex demands of a typical classroom, though he may have some areas of real academic strength. He may or may not have significant sensory challenges. If he is in a typical school setting, he may be tolerated but is rarely included socially. He is likely to "melt down" when overwhelmed or frustrated.

Your child has limited verbal skills and may copy phrases from TV or movies rather than craft her own language. She may have intellectual challenges that make it impossible to learn in a typical classroom (though she may have areas of relative strength). She may have challenging behaviors such as flapping, pacing, or noise-making that get in the way of inclusion in typical school and community activities. She may also have related challenges such as a very limited diet, extreme anxiety, etc.

Your child has little or no useful spoken language. He may have severe intellectual challenges (based on typical IQ tests which may or may not be terribly relevant). Behaviors may be difficult to manage and may even include aggression and/or self-abuse. It is unlikely that your child can function in a typical school setting (even in a special needs classroom), but he is likely to learn new skills and gain new interests in a small, therapeutic setting. It may be difficult or even impossible to take your child out of his comfort zone and include him in typical community activities. This is a long form text area designed for your content that you can fill up with as many words as your heart desires. You can write articles, long mission statements, company policies, executive profiles, company awards/distinctions, office locations, shareholder reports, whitepapers, media mentions and other pieces of content that don’t fit into a shorter, more succinct space.