At FLA, we believe that diverse classrooms prepare all students for a diverse and creative world. However, we also understand that all students arriving at FLA may not be prepared or ready to “go it alone” and that coming from all over the world, integrating into a different system can be a challenge. That is why our inclusive learning environment operates on a tiered approach that focuses on supporting all students through differentiated, high-quality instruction to ensure that they thrive as learners here. For those that need extra support (based on learning data gathered by our Multidisciplinary Team), we provide early intervention and individualized services specifically for those students with unique needs.
Our school-wide focus on inclusion and diversity is integral to the FLA values. Our SSS department provides support for learning needs, English language acquisition, and social-emotional support. We use a multidisciplinary team approach to support students to make inclusion a priority in all areas of student life. We also partner with local community service providers to integrate therapeutic interventions into the school day.
FLA employs a team of learning support specialists who work with teachers to provide academic support to students with specific learning needs.
Guidance counselling at FLA supports our school mission to nurture growth in our students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God. Full Life Academy students receive annual course registration counselling and can request additional sessions to address needs in academics, career guidance and social/emotional health.
FLA employs a team of three counsellors who engage students in our social and emotional learning curriculum and provide students and families with social/emotional support to help students find success in the classroom and career/university advising to help students find the right path for them after high school.
Full Life Academy guidance counselling provides a supportive network for parents, administration, teachers, students and other stakeholders in the school community. Specifically, socio-emotional counselling provides a professional assessment in crises, collaborates with parents to provide assistance where needed in the development of students, and connects school families with mental health professionals for longer-term needs such as educational testing and long-term therapy.
FLA employs a team of English language learning specialists who provide instruction and support to students to develop their academic English language acquisition
FLA partners with International Organisations and maintains a fully equipped health office on campus. The office operates under a full-time medical doctor and a full-time nurse who provide health services, including monitoring student health and well-being.
