School Overview: |
Bridges Academy
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| School Membership(s) | Institute for Independent Education California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | AD/HD, NLD, mild learning differences | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 134 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 3% (CA School Avg.: 40%) | |
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| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Admissions Director | Doug Lenzini | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Track and Field | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 5 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Band | Creative Writing | |
| Model United Nations (MUN) | Robotics | |
| Studio Art | ||
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June 01,2012 - Bridges is a one of a kind school, much like it students. Before discovering Bridges, my son''s day was consumed with unraveling all the things that went wrong with it. He was misunderstood and often bullied by students and teachers alike. His gifted qualities singled him out as "different" and "strange". My son has been at Bridges for 3 years and our whole lives have changed. No longer do we "unravel" at the school days end. Bridges celebrates my son''s talents and embraces them as well as understanding the complex challenges that a 2E student faces . It has enriched all of our lives and given my son a safe place to thrive and move forward with confidence in. I highly recommend Bridges Academy.*-Posted by Parent * April 09,2012 - Bridges is a school for quirky, gifted kids which enables them to thrive, socially and academically. The individual attention each student gets is impressive. Academic programs, while rigorous, are inspiring to the kids, and the school's lack of bullying, drugs, and peer pressure enables kids to focus on social, emotional and intellectual development, instead of this week's popularity crises. The facility, recently purchased, is lovely, with room to grow. I wouldn't say Bridges can compete with a 1,000 student school for variety of after school programs, or sports teams, but the low teacher/student ratio and sense of community more than make up for these deficits. A student here can feel more relaxed, and yet intellectually challenged. Most of my fellow Bridges parents have stopped agonizing about their child's quirkiness. Here these quirks are perceived as potential assets, not deficits.*-Posted by Parent * April 09,2012 - Bridges Academy is a school for twice exceptional children. It is an amazing school -- one that teaches by using each student's strengths to overcome their weaknesses. It has been an unbelievably good experience to have teachers understand our child. This is a school that truly individuates its curriculum for each student. They have used what our son liked and got our son to take an interest in writing (which used to be a struggle despite being incredibly bright) and in other subjects. Bridges follows through and achieves an education that reaches, engages and fulfills the potential of its students. We are still astounded that Bridges actually does what it promises to do for our son. We could not be happier.*-Posted by Parent * April 09,2012 - Bridges is outstanding! My son spent most of his school life before Bridges feeling alone and mis-understood. When he entered in 6th grade he was embraced and celebrated for his gifts and given a safe place to learn and grow. The small class size and teacher qualifications for working with 2e kids has made the classroom an entirely different place for my son. Every parent at Bridges understands the unique and often challenging issue's they must face with a 2e child. The parent body is supportive and understanding. I highly recommend this school.*-Posted by Parent * March 16,2012 - Bridges Academy has been a perfect fit for our son. The classes are small and the teachers don't overburden the students with homework. He is thriving both academically and socially in a school that understands gifted students with learning differences. They also have a wonderful theater program that has helped him overcome his shyness. In just a few short years, he has gone from being painfully shy to belting out a solo in the school musical. And for the first time in his life he actually enjoys going to school.*-Posted by Parent *
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