It may be the new school on the block, but Roberts Academy – a dyslexia school in Middle Georgia – is anything but a novice.
Located on Mercer’s historic campus and opening this August, Roberts Academy at Mercer University is the only school of its kind in Central Georgia.
Modeled after the very successful Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College, Roberts Academy at Mercer aims to prepare students with dyslexia to achieve academic success through dynamic educational programs.
Keep reading to learn 5 more facts about Roberts Academy at Mercer University!
Students with dyslexia learn differently.
Roberts Academy will teach a comprehensive curriculum tailored for grades 2-5, integrating the evidence-backed Orton-Gillingham Approach to specifically support students with this learning difference.
Within our classrooms, this approach will engage students through a dynamic, multi-sensory learning experience, combining auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic modalities to instill foundational skills in reading, writing, and spelling across the curriculum.
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Transitional schools are unsung heroes for students who need more support before diving back into a traditional school environment.
Roberts Academy will provide foundational academic literacy skills for students in grades 2-5 and restore their love of learning. After remediation they will have the skills to successfully return to a traditional school environment.
While our main goal is to teach our students to read, they will also make progress in their social and emotional health. As the children at Roberts Academy begin to see success in their reading, they will gain self-confidence and self-advocacy skills.
Did you know the average cost of tuition among dyslexia schools in Georgia is $27,480. Roberts Academy’s annual tuition is $9,850.
This is made possible through a historic and life-changing gift from philanthropists Hal and Marjorie Roberts.
The Roberts are passionate about supporting children with dyslexia and their families; thanks to their generous gift, tuition at the Academy is the most affordable among specialized schools for dyslexia in Georgia.
Learn more about the establishment of Roberts Academy at Mercer University.
Additionally, Roberts will accept the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship as well as Georgia GOAL. Keep reading to learn more.
The SB10 Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program helps parents afford enrolling their child in a specialized independent school that caters to their learning needs.
If your child has been enrolled in a public school in the past 12 months and has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan, they may be eligible for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship.
In early 2025, Roberts Academy students can apply for the Georgia GOAL Scholarship!
The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program provides tuition scholarships to children who want to attend independent K-12 schools. When applying to a participating school for receipt of a GOAL Scholarship, families must provide proof of eligibility.
To be eligible for a GOAL scholarship, a student must be a Georgia resident and have attended a Georgia public school for at least six weeks before getting the scholarship. Exceptions may be considered by Georgia GOAL based on specific criteria.
To learn more about Georgia GOAL, visit goalscholarship.org.
Located on Mercer’s historic campus in Macon, Georgia, Roberts Academy will partner with the University’s Tift College of Education to bring innovative and transformative programing to the Academy’s students.
Mercer University’s Tift College of Education – with campuses in Macon, Atlanta, and the University’s two regional academic centers – prepares more professional educators than any other private institution in Georgia. You can learn more at education.mercer.edu.
And, because of its affiliation with the University, Roberts students also will benefit from Mercer’s programs and initiatives in music, the arts, athletics, science, engineering, and medicine.
Don’t wait! Roberts is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year. Selection is based on a child’s inherent capabilities and ability to learn from the dynamic educational programs offered at Roberts.
If you’re wondering if Roberts Academy is an appropriate option for your child, email us at info@robertsacademy.org. You can also review our admissions check list here.
Roberts Academy is for your family if you’re looking for an affordable, research-backed, transitional school for your dyslexic child.
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Roberts Academy is now accepting applications for enrollment. Classes will begin in August 2024.