Matlock Preparatory Academy (West Palm Beach) Florida

Matlock Preparatory Academy is a college preparatory school serving students in grades 9-12.

School Profile

Matlock Academy is a unique private high school for gifted and creative students. 98% of high school graduates are awarded Bright Future Scholarships, which is a very high percentage for high schools. Matlock uses a unique approach to teaching students by learning in a non pressured environment. Various methods of stress reduction are taught to students to help them cope with test taking and achieving academic success. Many high schools are now looking at implementing stress reduction techniques to help students in a stressful time in their life. One of many interesting studies on reducing stress for high school student can be read on the following url: http://www.hqlo.com/content/1/1/10 . There is also another very interesting article in the Miami Herald, about high schools using physical exercise such as yoga to reduce stress. You can read the article in this url http://www.miamiherald.com/519/story/22772.html . Matlock Academy is an academically focused high school and currently does not have a sports program.

Special Program

One of the programs that help make Matlock unique is that it has a dual enrollment program for 11 and 12 graders with a local college. This program is reserved for only students who achieved a grade of "B" or higher.

International Students

Matlock Academy is SEVIS approved. SEVIS was established as part of ICE's (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) objective to restore integrity to the immigration system. By more effectively managing status information on international students and exchange visitors in the United States, SEVIS plays a key role in ICE’s homeland security mission while ensuring that all eligible international students and exchange visitors can experience the benefits of America’s exceptional schools, educational programs, and cultural opportunities. It took two years for Matlock Academy to receive this approval.

Homeschool Program

The Homeschool program is over 20 years old and is separate from the day school program. Students receive specific instruction for the homeschool program and one on one tutoring. Some families choose to homeschool their children due to religious beliefs, while others choose to do so because of dissatisfaction with other educational options. Many parents of children with disabilities choose to homeschool because they feel more prepared to meet the needs of their child. Regardless of the reason, homeschooling has become popular in many countries, especially the United States.

Summer School

Students usually attend Summer School for enrichment purposes, making up a grade, or accelerating their current education. A student wishing to graduate earlier than their prescribed date may take credits in summer school to achieve this goal. The summer school has been opened to any high school student in Palm Beach County.

External links

• Matlock Academy Official Website