Basing its curriculum on a completely computerized system from Alpha and Omega Publications, The Results Academy aims to teach students in a way that works with their learning style, not against it.

ADD/ADHD children often have difficulty focusing on one topic for an extended period of time, and many work better when they are not confined to a desk and forced to sit still. Bray said that this school will help its students see themselves as intelligent, talented young people who are not disabled simply because they learn differently than others.

The school's curriculum will keep the students busy with different educational activities rather than making them read or listen to lectures for long periods of time. Those who prefer to stand up and move around while they work may do so, as many ADD/ADHD children perform better that way.

What seems like a dream for many parents, The Results Academy started to become a reality in April, when the initial plans for the school began. The school is the creation of Tom and Catherine Bray, who have six children, two of whom have ADHD.

"The kids who have seen this curriculum love it because it's so interactive, and it allows them to have fun while they learn," Bray said. "ADD kids who attend public school and even private Christian schools often do not enjoy school because the curriculum is designed for another style of learning."

The Results Academy is based on a Christian foundation, and it has found a home in Alta Vista Baptist Church. Because the church had a bad experience with another school using its facilities in the past, it was less than willing to welcome The Results Academy before learning about its focus.

Pastor Chuck Lightfoot said that every decision made at the church must get the approval of everyone in the church, and many stood firmly against the idea of a school moving into the building.

"Because of our bad experience before, we were (uneasy) about helping another ministry that was not our own," Lightfoot explained. "Then, when we saw the vision that Tom and Cathi had about ministering to special needs children, we changed our minds very quickly."

The Results Academy will be housed in the children's wing of the church and will have use of the church's gym. The facility can accommodate about 80 children, but Bray is aiming to register about 50 for the school's first year. Grades 3 - 12 will be taught.

He said that the students will be taught by two teachers during the first year, with each teacher giving his or her time to students on an individual basis. The Results Academy's aim is to give students more individual attention than they would receive at any other school.

If the demand for the school's innovative teaching style grows larger than what The Results Academy can accommodate, other campuses may be opened. Bray said that this will be more beneficial to the students than moving to one larger school, because each student needs and deserves individual attention.

So far, the response has been tremendous. People all over the Houston area are learning about The Results Academy through word of mouth, publicity and seminars that Bray has done at Whole Foods stores across Houston.

A family from Katy has even contacted Bray about enrolling their child, and a whole group of ADD/ADHD children who are in a support group from that area may soon follow. This academy will be the only one of its kind in the Houston area. Bray said that there are many in the Dallas area and in other parts of the country.

The idea of positive reinforcement for ADD/ADHD children was drawn from The Results Project, a program launched by comedian Steve Plog, who faced problems in school due to his label as an ADD child. Plog's program emphasizes specialized teaching styles and proper nutrition as an alternative to drugs like Ritalin.

Lightfoot applauds The Results Academy's unique approach to working with ADD/ADHD children and believes that improving these special students' self-esteem will help them grow up to be confident, successful people.

"These kids need a place to get an education and the respect that they deserve. The Brays' focus is on helping them to love themselves and their talents. We would not have opened our doors to any other Christian school," Lightfoot said.

"Our church has been in Pasadena since 1939, and we want to be vital to the community. One of the ways we can do that is by supporting this school and its mission," he added. "That is what we want to be about."

Registration for The Results Academy has already begun and will be ongoing, Bray said. Although the school will not be accredited its first year, it will function in the way that homeschool situations work before gaining status as an accredited school its second year. Classes will begin on Aug. 26.

Anyone who is interested in registering or obtaining more information on The Results Academy should contact Catherine Bray, school administrator, at (713) 480-1853 or e-mail the school at resultsproject@ev1.net. The school is located at 3115 Spencer.