JILL DIXON'S ECLECTIC ACADEMY OF LEARNING

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What makes us different?

Close Community Support ~ Drop off Class ~ Multiple Learning Approaches ~ Weekly Assessments and Grades ~ Time Tested and Proven for 26 Years

EAL can be summed up in this acronym. What is emphasized at EAL?
W. - Writing - Learning to write at least 18 different kinds of genres including the research paper, with proficiency in grammar and editing.
R. - Reading - Beginning with an emphasis on phonics and emphasizing the beauty, imagination, and inspiration of "living books", and the value of a strong vocabulary.
I. - Integrity and Interaction - Character and integrity are presented in literature and class discussions, as well as continual group interaction.
T. - Thinking Skills and Talents - Emphasizing critical and creative thinking through the teaching of the humanities including literature, geography, history, philosophy, art and music history and encouraging each student to discover, pursue, and improve his God-given talents.
E. - Elocution/Speaking Skills - Encouraging each student in the art of elocution through weekly activities, games, and special projects.

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Watch the short informational video linked below about EAL's classes. Click the News tab above for the latest updates about the 2023-2024 school year.

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Jill Dixon's Eclectic Academy of Learning.mp4

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Come experience the American Civil War through the civil rights era by reading their wonderful literature, stories, and historical novels, learning their fascinating history, cooking and eating their food, participating in dances, acting in plays about this time period, and seeing their amazing heroes and characters come to life!!

Come experience our hands-on class each week while:

~ Engaging in our early proven phonics and spelling program for Grades K-3

~ Being immersed in our “living” books for Grades K-3

~ Writing and illustrating your own autobiography for Grades 4-8

~Learning and using at least 160 new vocabulary words and 64 English roots for Grades 4-8

~ Preparing for the SAT/ACT with weekly activities and vocabulary for Grades 9-12

High-schoolers receive at least 4 high school credits in American Lit., American History, Geography, American Government, and Advanced Composition. *Accreditation services for local high-schoolers are available for an additional minimal fee per month.