Summer Programs at Fairhill School. Specialized Support for Students with Learning Differences
Fairhill School’s summer programs help students with learning differences maintain academic momentum, explore new interests, and build confidence during the break. Every summer offering maintains the small class sizes, expert instruction, and individualized approach that define the Fairhill experience throughout the school year.
- Small classes with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio
- Evidence-based academic skill building to prevent summer learning loss
- Creative arts, STEM, life skills, and college prep options
- Open to current Fairhill students and students from other schools
55
Years Serving North Dallas
16
Acres of Campus
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
100%
College Acceptance Rate
Why It Matters
Why Summer Programs Matter for Students with Learning Differences
For students with learning differences, summer breaks can lead to academic regression that erases months of hard-earned progress. Fairhill’s summer programs provide the intensive, individualized instruction these students need to stay on track while exploring new interests in a relaxed, engaging environment.
Our summer faculty are qualified teachers who understand the unique needs of students with learning differences. They bring the same evidence-based methods and multi-sensory approaches used during the academic year into every summer session.
Academics
Academic Skill Building
Reading and literacy programs use structured literacy approaches and assistive technology to strengthen decoding, fluency, and comprehension, especially for students with dyslexia and related challenges. Mathematics programs address dyscalculia and math anxiety through hands-on activities, visual supports, and systematic instruction that makes abstract concepts concrete.
Writing intensive sessions help students with dysgraphia and written expression challenges develop confidence and competence through assistive technology, graphic organizers, and step-by-step instruction.
Executive Function
Executive Function and Study Skills
Summer executive function programs provide focused instruction in organization, time management, planning, and self-regulation. Students learn practical strategies they can carry into the school year and beyond.
Study skills sessions cover note-taking techniques, test-taking strategies, and memory enhancement methods tailored to each student’s learning profile. Technology skills training helps students master assistive tools and productivity software.
Summer Offerings
Creative Arts and STEM
Visual arts, music, and drama programs provide outlets for creative expression while developing fine motor skills, auditory processing, and performance confidence. STEM programs introduce science, engineering, and coding concepts through hands-on projects and visual programming that accommodate different learning styles.
Social Skills and Personal Growth
Social skills and friendship building sessions provide structured opportunities for students to develop interpersonal abilities in supportive, understanding environments. Outdoor activities and fitness programs promote physical wellness, teamwork, and stress management while connecting students with nature.
College Prep and Transition
College preparation programs help rising high school students develop academic strategies, self-advocacy skills, and testing confidence. SAT and ACT preparation includes specialized instruction in accommodation utilization and time management for students with learning differences. Career exploration programs introduce various career fields through job shadowing, guest speakers, and hands-on activities that help students identify their strengths and interests.
Enrollment
Scheduling and Enrollment
Summer programs offer flexible half-day, full-day, and extended-day options. Programs can be combined to create individualized summer learning plans tailored to each student’s goals.
Enrollment includes a family consultation to identify student needs and appropriate program selection. Summer programs welcome both current Fairhill students and students from other schools who would benefit from our specialized approach. Early enrollment is encouraged, as programs maintain limited class sizes.
Wellness
Social Skills and Wellness
Social skills and friendship building sessions provide structured opportunities for students to practice interpersonal abilities with peers who understand learning differences. Mindfulness and wellness activities teach stress management techniques and emotional regulation strategies that support both academic success and personal well-being.
Why Families Choose Us
Why Families Choose Fairhill Summer Programs
Families return to Fairhill summer programs year after year because they see the difference. Students who attend our summer sessions start the new school year with confidence rather than anxiety. They retain the skills they worked hard to build and often make additional gains. For families new to Fairhill, summer programs offer a low-commitment way to experience our teaching methods, meet our faculty, and see whether our approach is the right fit for their child.
The combination of academic rigor, creative exploration, and genuine warmth makes Fairhill’s summer experience one that students look forward to rather than dread.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Placement is based on individual learning needs, interests, goals and placement in a compatible learning environment.
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