Grades: 5 - 12 | 29 students 
Sappo School is an alternative private school using SHAPE's Holistic Methodology.
Students are taught with respect to individual intelligence and learning styles.
Over 95% attend college.
All teachers are certified and trained to work with both the advanced student and those with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, phobias, anxieties, among other disabilities.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarians |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 12 |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 29 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 30% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 2 courses |
| Average SAT score | 2000 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 25% is paid upon admissions and the balance is paid in monthly installments |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Joanne Sappo |
| Admissions Associate | Rebecca Gehrkin |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Dance, Football, Softball, Volleyball, WeightliftingBadminton, Basketball, Bowling, Dance, Football, Softball, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
School Notes:
- Sappo School receives public accolades for the ability to raise the level of learning for all students. The faculty is trained through an innovative research department to address the issues children commonly face in the classroom. Parents form an organization that works closely with the faculty. Our Metholdology includes
- 10/5 Program for Attention Span Improvement
- 4:1 Commendation-Criticism Ratio for Positive Regard
- Personality Assessments to Match Techniques
- Career Assessments
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Long Island Baptist Academy (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kindercare at Farmingville (2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Victory Christian Academy (3.6 miles away)
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Farmingville Kindercare at Farmingville
Early Childhood / Day Cares (Nonsectarians)2270 North Ocean Ave
Farmingville , NY , 11738
(631)207-9091Early Childhood / Day Cares (Nonsectarians)2 mi | 11 students | Gr. NS-PK
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Selden Montessori School Of Selden
Early Childhood / Day Cares (Christian)Po Box 1028
Selden , NY , 11784
(631)736-2246Early Childhood / Day Cares (Christian)3.3 mi | 15 students | Gr. K
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Holtsville Long Island Baptist Academy
(Baptist)696 Union Ave
Holtsville , NY , 11742
(631)447-2552(Baptist)3.5 mi | 23 students | Gr. K-12
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Patchogue Victory Christian Academy
(Church of God)1343 Montauk Hwy
Patchogue , NY , 11772
(631)654-9284(Church of God)3.6 mi | 51 students | Gr. PK-12
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PatchogueEmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)179 E Main Street
Patchogue , NY , 11772
(631)758-2250(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)4.1 mi | 109 students | Gr. PK-7
School Reviews
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November 19, 2013 - The Sappo School has been a safe haven for my son that has anxiety and ADD. The teachers and all faculty are patient, understanding, and truly wonderful. This school has changed my son''s outlook on education and school in general. Sappo School has changed our lives as a family 100 fold. The daily stress of just getting to school is gone and our days are peaceful as a result. - Posted by Parent
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