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Guilford Day School

3310 Horsepen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC, 27410-0274 -

School Notes Overview:

Guilford Day School Mission Statement: We offer students with learning differences a comprehensive educational experience in a supportive environment where they can reach their highest potential. ...

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School Overview:

	Guilford Day School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Private Special Education Centers National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	LD, ADHD, CAPD
County	Guilford County, NC
Student Body
Total Students	144 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	12%	18%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 3 students
	Grade 2 - 7 students
	Grade 3 - 9 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 10 students
	Grade 6 - 17 students
	Grade 7 - 18 students
	Grade 8 - 15 students
	Grade 9 - 18 students
	Grade 10 - 10 students
	Grade 11 - 18 students
	Grade 12 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	28 teachers
Average Class Size	8
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Head of School	Laura Mlatac
Admissions Director	Tim Montgomery
Sport
Total Sports Offered	7
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Cross Country	Golf
	Soccer	Tennis
	Volley Ball

School Notes:

We Believe:
1. The growth of the whole child is the shared responsibility of parents, teachers, staff, and administration.
2. Students thrive when taught in a nurturing and respectful environment where their diversity, dignity, and unique learning styles are valued.
3. Students learn best when actively involved in small classes taught by caring and well-trained professionals who use multisensory approaches to learning.
4. Students become self-confident and responsible when given opportunities to succeed in the classroom, the arts, and extra- curricular activities.
5. Students who are taught self-advocacy skills can become successful life-long learners.
Profile last updated: 03/06/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (27410)	School Zip (27410)	(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	45,459 people	8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	24%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$60,353	$43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	24 years old	31 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (27410) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	67% / 33%	65% / 35%