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Academics
Talisman's academic semester is an exciting alternative to the traditional settings. We acknowledge the unique obstacles challenging students with Asperger's Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, High Functioning Autism and similar needs in a learning environment that understands and supports those needs. We provide small learning groups (8:2), an integrated curriculum, and knowledgeable staff. Also, social skills are part of the curriculum, not only being taught in class but also practiced in the community and reinforced day in and day out in all of our activities.
In the classroom our experienced and knowledgeable teaching staff creates a structured learning environment that supports our students unique needs. In addition, students who attend Southeast Journeys have an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) to ensure individual modifications for each student's unique needs.
Each learning group also plans and prepares for several 1-2 week journeys that immerse the students in multi-sensory lessons related to their classroom work: natural and cultural history, geography, and scientific progress. These Southeast Journeys help our students generalize knowledge they have learned as they become absorbed and motivated in the learning process.
Credits offered: Math, English, Social Studies, Natural Sciences, Physical Education and Health.
Semester Descriptions
Spring: Southeastern Explorations will delve into the natural and cultural richness of our region. Destinations may include St. Augustine, FL, the Georgia Sea Islands, Charleston, SC, Jamestown, VA, and the NC Outer Banks, as we follow the early settlers and native peoples. We will retrace the steps of the civil rights movement, flight (from the Wright Brothers to the Kennedy Space Center), and related topics that will come alive through our journeys.
Dates: Jan. 14 - May 9
Fall: Appalachian Adventures will explore the cultural roots and unique ecosystems and geology of the Appalachian Mountains. During this harvest season, we will learn traditional skills such cider-pressing, craft-making, storytelling, and gem-mining as we follow the early Appalachian explorers and the native people who struggled to live together. Then we'll take the ridgeline north to witness the beginning of the presidential campaign and the ongoing political process in Washington, D.C.
Dates: Sept. 8 - Dec. 12
64 Gap Creek Road