Awards:
Alberta Literacy Award of Merit
Finalist for Canadian Postal Literacy Award
Member of:
Better Business Bureau of Southern Alberta
To all who are wondering if this is the program for you,
I am writing to let others know that Rocky Point Academy has changed my life. Before I attended the academy a year ago, I was on and off of medications for ADD. I tried phonics programs, behavior programs, self-improvement courses, bio-feedback, oils, herbs, vitamins and minerals, and special diets for allergies... none of which made a difference for an extended period of time. I had no real friends, I had problems getting along with my parents, siblings and teachers. I was constantly late, disorganized and had no self confidence.
Throughout school I was constantly being told that I was not performing to my full potential, no matter how hard I tried. I hated going to school because it was both hard and boring at the same time. I would go into test knowing the material and come out with a C or D. Homework took me a longer time to complete, so I didn't have time to join any sports or clubs I would have enjoyed. In other words, life was hard and I didn't know why.
A year after taking the program the story is almost the opposite. After working through the concepts of change, consequence, time, sequence and order I have no problems with organization. I balance university courses, part time work and sports with ease (most of the time). I feel comfortable in social settings and very rarely offend anyone (I used to do it constantly without thinking.). So now, I have many good friends and get along with my family. I have been off of Ritalin® since the program and my friends and family can't believe the changes they've seen.
School is easier. I spend less time on homework because I can understand what I'm reading the first time through. I get a lot more out of class because I'm oriented and tests don't worry me as much anymore. I used to be disorganized, so my homework usually wasn't turned in on time--- now I get things handed in early! For the first time I am learning instead of memorizing. I get along with my teachers and even find myself helping others understand the material.
Not all of this changed over night. It took time, but before the program it wasn't even possible to make the changes. Without the program I never would have attempted university or felt confident enough to pursue the dreams I have always wanted.
Thank you Rocky Point Academy for making my dreams attainable!
Love,
Tasha J.
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