Atkinson Youth Services School

3600 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95864-0958
Tel: (916)977-3790
Grades: K - 12 | 48 students
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Our mission at Atkinson Youth Services School is to provide a safe supportive environment where students are empowered to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Atkinson Youth Services School is a non-public school that provides specialized instruction to students with an Emotional Disturbance Disability and/or Specific Learning Disability. The program also serves Mental Retardation, Autism, Other Health Impaired, and Speech and Language designations. The program is designed to stimulate children to want to learn, to problem solve with others, and develop independent skills. It is the goal that each student achieves his or her maximum potential educationally, emotionally, and socially.

School Overview:
Atkinson Youth Services School
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Emotionally Disturbed, Specific Learning Disabled, Mental Retardation, Autism, Other Health Impaired, and Speech and Language designations
Year Founded 1992
Student Body
Total Students 48 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 62% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Average Class Size 12 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 100%
Admissions Director Johann Rubia-Miller, Principal
Admissions Associate Lindsay Martinson, V.Principal
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Badminton Basketball
Football Swimming
Tennis Volleyball

School Notes:

  • K through 12 grade levels with a population of 48 students
  • Four open classes with a 4:1 ratio, credentialed teacher in each class
  • State required curriculum in all subject matter
  • Adopted SRA, Reading Master, and Corrective Reading as our supplemental reading program
  • Psychiatrist consulting, assessing, and evaluations of medications
  • Consulting psychologist in behavior support
  • Psychologist providing educational testing and assessment
  • Speech and language services by a certified pathologist
  • Work experience earning credits and ROP participation with the San Juan District
  • Transition and Vocational planning and related coursework
  • Community based instruction
  • Independent instruction in GED course work
  • Social skill curriculum, enhanced clubs, and after school programs
  • Breakfast and lunch provided free for all students
  • Door to door transportation
  • Extended school year
  • State of the art computer lab
  • Tutoring services
  • Summer Elective Program including classes such as: swimming, gardening, dance, piano, driver's education, career education, music appreciation and more
  • Mentoring program
  • Extra-curricular activities

Nearby Schools:

Atkinson Youth Services School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
River Valley School
Gr. 8-12 | 0 mi. away
Sacramento Country Day School
Gr. PK-12 | 1 mi. away
Country Oaks School
Gr. K | 1.1 mi. away
Sierra School At Eastern
Gr. 8-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Shalom School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 1.5 mi. away

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