About Us
Columbia Academy began in 1983 as a quaint little school in Southeast Portland.
Its hugely successful program attracted families from all over the greater Portland area, Southern Washington, and even Salem. By the millennium, the student body had grown to over 100 before a forced relocation resulted in a reduction in size, restoring Columbia's quaint little status.
Current enrollment is approximately 40 students in three blended classrooms. Over the years our philosophy has remained the same. Children are born with a natural thirst for knowledge and an inherent desire to explore the world around them.
Columbia provides a nurturing environment to satisfy that drive, while instilling in each child a sense of responsibility and self-worth. Students receive an exceptional education and learn valuable study skills they can use for a lifetime.
The Columbia Academy Difference!
Columbia Academy has a long track record of success, with students performing two to four years above grade level on average (based on standardized testing results).
- Small classes ensure frequent one-on-one attention
- Individualized programs, wherein students are placed and moved forward based on comprehension rather than age
- A proven curriculum, providing a strong foundation in the basics
- Instruction in study methods and ways to overcome common barriers to learning
- 100% comprehension philosophy ensures students truly undertstand material before advancing
- A secular education in ethics, respect, communication and kindness; helping children to develop integrity and build lasting friendships
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