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Whitman Academy supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through structured student leadership, mentoring, and service opportunities that foster social-emotional skills. The school provides a Student Council for students in grades 7–12 to represent peers and lead school activities, and a Student Leadership Program offering training, mentorship, and discipleship for student leaders. Peer Mentoring Programs, along with involvement in athletics, arts, and clubs, contribute to teamwork, resilience, and community engagement as part of SEL. These elements are described under student life and activities on the Whitman Academy site.
Whitman Academy evaluates whether it can meet a student's learning, behavioral, language, and well-being needs as part of the admissions process, and may request learning support documents such as an IEP or assessments if applicable. The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or specialist SEN program. The school's admissions criteria note that enrollment decisions consider the ability to meet the student's needs with available personnel and resources.
Whitman Academy is licensed by the Jordan Ministry as a school for foreign students and provides education in English to English-speaking students. Admissions testing for second language English speakers includes a brief reading, writing, and speaking assessment. The site does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL program or staff; there is no explicit mention of ongoing EAL support beyond the admission testing. The school's public materials emphasize English-language instruction for international students and foreign-language eligibility.
Whitman Academy does not publicly disclose a standalone mental wellbeing program. The Student Life section highlights leadership, service, and wellness opportunities through sports and arts, but does not describe a formal mental health or wellbeing program. Safeguarding and child protection training are described, which support student safety and welfare, but no specific mental health services are detailed. Indirect wellbeing-related activities appear within extracurricular offerings and safeguarding efforts.
Whitman Academy is a member of the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN), with a commitment to protecting students from all forms of abuse or neglect. Staff and volunteers must attend annual child protection training, and suspected incidents must be reported according to CSPN Best Practice Standard. The school partners with Ministry Safe to provide Sexual Abuse Awareness Training for all staff, substitutes, and extracurricular volunteers every two years. These safeguards indicate formal policies and ongoing training to maintain a safe school environment.
Whitman Academy is a licensed international Christian school in Amman, Jordan, serving students in grades 1–12. The school operates as a day program and is led by Head of School Dan Nichols. The campus is located in a quiet West Amman neighborhood and began in 1994, founded by expatriate families and an experienced American teacher. The school offers English-language instruction and provides an American-style college-preparatory program, including AP courses and SAT testing, with graduates pursuing studies in the USA, Korea, Europe, and Australia. The student body is about 239 pupils from over 22 countries, in small classes that emphasize personalized learning, character formation, and servant leadership. Whitman Academy emphasizes faith, service, and global citizenship through a balance of academics, spiritual formation, and extracurricular life, including Student Council, leadership programs, and service projects. The campus features science labs, computer labs, art rooms, a gym, and outdoor spaces, supporting a well-rounded education.
