The Fletcher School

8500 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28270-0282
The Fletcher School creates bright futures for students with specific learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders by offering a structured, individualized, college preparatory curriculum that prepares them to reach their full potential.

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The Fletcher School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)
State or regional independent school association
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Language based and ADHD
Year Founded 1982
Student Body
Total Students 268 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 4% (NC School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 6 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline May. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $21,810
Tuition Notes 2012-2013: Grades K-5 tuition $20730 Grades 6-12 tuition $21810
% on Financial Aid 12%
Average Financial Aid Grant $8,300
Admissions Director Susan Culp
Admissions Associate Elizabeth Ashe
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Flag Football
Golf Soccer
Swimming Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Studio Beta Club
Chess Club Girls on the Run
Karate

School Notes:

  • Multisensory instruction using Orton-Gillingham methodology; college preparatory curriculum; six to one student-teacher ratio
  • Profile last updated: 10/05/2012

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The Fletcher School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
Carmel Christian School
Gr. K-11 | 1.1 mi. away
Charlotte Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Monroe Road KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.3 mi. away
Charlotte Preparatory School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.5 mi. away

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