Student Spotlight

Gersh Student Brandon R. delivered the following speech during our Open House at Coral Rock Academy.

"Hi my name is Brandon.  I am 12-almost 13. I'm in 7th grade.  My diagnoses are depression and vocal ticks (making noises).
Coral Rock Academy has helped me a lot.  There are lots of things I like about the school.  For starters, the teachers are nice.  They act more like friends than teachers.  When I'm upset or mad they always cheer me up. There are lots of teachers so if I need help on math or reading I get the help and don't need to wait forever.  Another thing I like is the students.  The school teaches us to respect each other.  Most of us play together on the play ground or in the classroom.  The school teaches us to compromise about our problems instead of fighting.  Some of the kids hang out on the weekends.  The best part is they accept everyone for who they are. Coral Rock has helped me a lot personally.  They have taught me to not get upset.  In the beginning of the school year I started to get vocal tics.  The teachers still tried to understand what I was doing and were really caring about it.  The school has helped me a lot from where I was when I first started.  I know that they would do the same for you.  They have helped me set goals for myself and are still helping me to find ways to help me at home and in public.  That's why I love this school so much."