The Odyssey School

3257 Bridle Ridge Lane, Stevenson, MD, 21153-0212
Tel: (410)580-5551
Grades: K - 7 | 151 students
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The Odyssey School exists to provide a high quality education in a lower and middle school setting for children with average to exceptional thinking skills who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or other language related learning differences. Odyssey combines innovative multi-sensory teaching methods, a low student-teacher ratio, small group instruction, and daily periods of tutoring where individualized skill building takes place.Odyssey provides a program delivered within a foundation of the four Pillars of Kindness, Honesty, Respect and Hard Work. These Pillars are embodied in our efforts to serve our students and the greater community.

School Overview:
The Odyssey School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 7
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia/Language learning differences
Year Founded 1994
Student Body
Total Students 151 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (MD School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 55%
Average Class Size 9 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Lower School: khaki pants, jumpers, skorts and shorts. Middle School: khaki pants, skirts, boys wear ties. School dress colors: navy, hunter, green and white )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $29,250
Tuition Notes No additional cost for school supplies
% on Financial Aid 24%
Admissions Director Martha D. Nesbitt
Admissions Associate Lori A. Gordon
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Dance Gymnastics
Lacrosse Soccer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Dance Drama
Library Club Literary magazine
Rocketry Student Government Association
Yearbook

School Notes:

    • situated on 42 acres in Baltimore County
    • 2:1 or 1:1 student-tutor ratio
    • daily tutoring for 50 minutes within program
    • small group math instruction
    • Character Education Program implemented to build social competency
    • team of speech and language pathologists
    • cross curricular study
    • Program emphasizes Executive Function skills and the application of strategies to facilitate academic success
    • full scale gymnasium and after-school sports
    • dynamic visual arts program
    • smartboard equipped classrooms and middle school laptop program
    • performing arts theater
    • community service and leadership
    • Financial Aid available

    Profile last updated: 10/01/2012

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Nearby Schools:

The Odyssey School
Gr. K-7 | 0 mi. away
Jemicy School
Gr. 1-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Bais Yaakov School For Girls
Gr. K-9 | 1.2 mi. away
Shoshana S. Cardin School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.4 mi. away
St Timothy's School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.4 mi. away

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