Chartwell School
School Notes Overview:
Since 1983, Chartwell School has educated students with a wide range of visual and auditory language-based learning variations, including dyslexia, in a way that provides the skills, confidence, and creativity to return successfully to mainstream education. ...
School Overview:
Chartwell School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | ||
| School Membership(s) |
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) National Association of Private Special Education Centers |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 2 - 8 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Dyslexia/Language-based | ||
| Year Founded | 1983 | ||
| County | Monterey County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 125 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 16% | 40% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 28 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 30% | ||
| Average Class Size | 8 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniform) |
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This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $26,250 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | ||
| Head of School | Douglas Atkins, Executive Dir. | ||
| Admissions Director | Nora Lee, Head of School | ||
| Admissions Associate | Elizabeth Link, Academics Dir. | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 3 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Football | ||
| Soccer | |||
School Notes:
- Where the Science of Learning Meets the Art of Teaching
- Comprehensive, WASC accredited academic program
- Full year -- Summer -- After-school
- Research-based instruction for LD/Dyslexia
- Reading, writing, math, self-esteem, professional development, and consulting
- Profile last updated: 12/02/2008
In the News:
- Nonprofits (The Monterey County Herald)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 09:39:22 am
The Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop awarded November grants to the following: Food Bank for Monterey County $3,000; Dorothy's Place $2,500; First Night Monterey, $1,750; Salvation Army Ð Monterey Peninsula, Salvation Army Ð Salinas, $1,500 each; Alisal High School, Alzheimer's Association in Montere - Education a growing industry (The Monterey County Herald)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 09:36:21 am
Since the 1990s, when Fort Ord was being considered for closure, there has been discussion of making education the third leg of our economy to replace the economic loss from the reduced military presence. Education would complement agriculture, a $3. - Class Notes (The Monterey County Herald)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 08:53:09 am
The Farm Bureau and Central Coast Young Farmers & Ranchers awarded scholarships totalling $7,500 to the following local students: Kenneth Silacci, Carolyn Andrus, Javier Garcia, Haley Markow, Samantha Uribe and Masaya Nakamura. - Castroville's Ausonio celebrates 50 years in design, construction (The Salinas Californian)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:11:49 pm
Ausonio Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday at its offices in the Castroville Industrial Park, one of many landmark projects designed and built by the firm. - [news] Get Involved: Public Citizen - Monterey County Weekly (Monterey County Weekly)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 07:27:16 am
ONGOING SANCTUARY COUNCIL APPLICANTS | MONTEREY – The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for seats on its advisory council in the following areas: agriculture, business/industry, commercial fishing, recreation, recreational fishing, research and conservation. Applications are available by contacting Nicole Capps at 299 Foam St., Monterey. Application deadline is Nov. 13 ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (93955) | School Zip (93955) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 38,232 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 22% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 30 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.2 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $41,386 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.7 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 45 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (93955) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 44% / 56% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Pegasus Montessori School - 27 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- Peninsula Adventist School - 16 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
- Monterey Bay Christian Schools - 275 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
- San Carlos School - 263 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
- Montessori Learning Center - 220 students - 7.3 mi. away - view location
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