Frostig School

971 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA, 91107-0911
Tel: (626)791-1255
Grades: 1 - 12 | 91 students
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The Frostig School was founded in 1951 and is the oldest school for children with learning disabilities in Sourthern California.  The school offers a full range of academic and support services, which are targeted to children with learning disabilities (such as dyslexia and nonverbal learning difficulties), Asperger's and ADHD.  It has WACS accreditation and all completed courses, credits and high school diplomas are recognized by the California Department of Education.  All teachers are credentialed in learning disabilities and key subject areas, the fine arts or physical education, and there is a low student to teacher ratio (6:1).  The Frostig School serves the areas of Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley and offers student transportation.

School Overview:
Frostig School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported LD, ADHD, OHI, SLI
Year Founded 1951
Student Body
Total Students 91 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $27,950
Admissions Director Jacqueline Knight, M.A.
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Football
Softball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Dances Drama and Music Productions
Evening with the Fine Arts (in a gallery setting, students show and sell their art) Field Trips
Middle School & High School Camping Trips Student Government
Yearbook

School Notes:

    • Assistive technology that is available in all settings
    • Wide range of electives - art, music, drama, film, and computer instruction using such programs as Sketchup (3-D Model Rendering & Architecture), Image Ready & Scratch (Animation), Movie Maker, and Photo Shop
    • Transition classes in Career Exploration, Life Skills Training and Post-secondary Planning
    • Social Skills program for all students

    Profile last updated: 06/14/2012

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"Alone in the Universe" from Seussical the Musical
2 months ago

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World Autism Day Concert - Kevin & Price Kent
1 year ago.

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If I Can't Love Her - Beauty and the Beast - 2009 Sierra Madre Playhouse
3 years ago

Nearby Schools:

Frostig School
Gr. 1-12 | 0 mi. away
Sequoia High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Assumption Of The Bvm Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 0.4 mi. away
Weizmann Day School
Gr. K-8 | 0.5 mi. away
Chaim Weizmann Community Day School
Gr. K-6 | 0.5 mi. away
The Peace & Justice Academy
Gr. 6-11 | 0.7 mi. away

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