Uhs Schools Sacramento

Keystone School Carmichael is a non-public special education school. It is the largest non-public school in Northern California, with over 220 students enrolled from over 36 school districts. UHS Keystone School - Carmichael has been accredited since 1998 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. With an optimal student-to-faculty ratio, UHS Keystone School - Carmichael provides an exceptional learning environment for children with special needs. A team concept is emphasized so that staff members are informed about individual students and their needs. Teachers do quarterly assessments on all students to measure a student’s reading fluency, word recognition, reading comprehension, math computation and writing samples aligned to the state frameworks. UHS Keystone School - Carmichael uses the state-approved curriculum from the San Juan School District. The school’s programs include Why Try and Second Step as well as social skills training. Both PECs and TEACCH are used as teaching and communication methods for autistic and SH students. The school also offers a Special Olympics and athletic program for students as well as re-education curriculum. At UHS Keystone Schools our mission is clear. Helping “at-risk” children and adolescents is our only focus. Working with all populations of youth, we have earned a national reputation as a leader in the field of education and treatment for “at-risk” youth. Finding hope for youth and adolescents who are considered hopeless by others is something we do every day, because for us, giving up on a troubled child is simply not an option.