Oakland School.

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Oakland School

Introduction

Academic program for dyslexic/learning disabled students 6-14 at admissions. Coed. Residential or Day. Individualized programs with emphasis on reading, written language, math, study skills. Extensive recreational program, including horseback riding. Experienced and nurturing staff.

Overview:	Oakland School
School Focus	Learning Disabilities / Junior Boarding School
Grades (Boarding)	Grades 2-9
Grades (Day)	Grades 1-9
School Type	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1950
Campus Size	450 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	60 students
Percent Students of Color	12%
Percent International Students	5%
Percent Students Boarding	50%

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual
Average Class Size	5
Teacher : Student ratio	1:5
Number of AP Courses Offered	n/a
ESL Courses Offered	No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	75%
Summer Program Offered	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	n/a
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$42,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$25,000
Percent Students on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$5,000

Admission
Application Deadline	None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate	95%
Director of Admissions	Amanda Baber
Associate Director of Admissions	Donna Darden

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered	3
	Interscholastic Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Soccer

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations	7
	Extracurriculars
	Arts	Camping, Hiking and Trails
	Cooking Club	Fitness
	Horseback Riding	Individual Music Instruction
	Various sports and athletic activities

School Notes

A small co-ed boarding and day school located in the rolling countryside of central Va.- 11 miles east of Charlottesville. The school is specifically designed to meet the needs of average to above-average students who have been unable to learn in a traditional classroom setting. Some students have dyslexia or other learning disabilities/differences; others are merely working below grade level.
The grounds consist of more than 450 acres of woodland and meadows. The home-like enviroment and the individualized attention given to each student combine to make a warm, caring place in which the child can blossom.
At Oakland, students have individualized programs tailored to their special needs. Every student is assigned to a particular reading teacher who oversees the specifics of the child&apos&aposs program. The teacher monitors the student&apos&aposs progress in all areas, and provides encouragement and advice.
Every students receives at least one 30 min. period a day of 1:1 instruction. there is a low student teacher ratio, 5:1. Small classes combined with one-to-one instruction provide the attention needed for real academic growth.
Classes are ungraded and based instead on skill level. Students are placed in classes which they can comfortably learn.
Profile last updated: 09/30/2009