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James F. Farr Academy

71 Pearl Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139-0213 -

School Notes Overview:

Farr Academy is a therapeutic day school serving students in grades 7 through 12 with a range of emotional and learning problems. We provide an array of services that meet the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student. Skilled teacher/counselors, small structured classes, group and individualized curriculum aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, one-to-one tutoring as needed, and college preparatory courses provide a comprehensive approach to meet the diverse needs presented by students. In addition, we offer multi-faceted physical and outdoor education, woodworking, studio art and an intensive school-to-career program. Counseling and non-judgmental, non-punitive problem solving meetings are used to teach decision making as well as problem solving skills, through reflection and discussion. Additionally, the teaching of techniques and strategies to effectively manage anxiety, stress, frustration and anger are threaded throughout the program. ...

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School Overview:

	James F. Farr Academy
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council for Exceptional Children National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	28 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	31%	21%
Students by Grade
	Grade 8 - 2 students
	Grade 9 - 3 students
	Grade 10 - 8 students
	Grade 11 - 10 students
	Grade 12 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:1	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Farr Academy is a therapeutic day school serving students in grades 7 through 12 with a range of emotional and learning problems. We provide an array of services that meet the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student. Skilled teacher/counselors, small structured classes, group and individualized curriculum aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, one-to-one tutoring as needed, and college preparatory courses provide a comprehensive approach to meet the diverse needs presented by students. In addition, we offer multi-faceted physical and outdoor education, woodworking, studio art and an intensive school-to-career program. Counseling and non-judgmental, non-punitive problem solving meetings are used to teach decision making as well as problem solving skills, through reflection and discussion. Additionally, the teaching of techniques and strategies to effectively manage anxiety, stress, frustration and anger are threaded throughout the program.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02139)	School Zip (02139)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	34,682 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	66%	43%
Population Average Age	30 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$44,382	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	28% / 72%	58% / 42%