School Overview: |
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Private Special Education Centers Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1882 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 56 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 21% (PA School Avg.: 19%) | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 7 students | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Approved students may be funded by their local school district and state department of education. | |
| Admissions Director | Peter McGuinness | |
We are experts in the field, not only in special education but in cerebral palsy, assistive technology and state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Our interdisciplinary team reinforces students' learning, as teachers collaborate with skilled physical, occupational, speech and recreation therapists to achieve IEP goals. The team also includes nurses, certified nursing assistants and a social worker who support students' capacity to participate in the school day and in family and community life. As many as 9 to 14 individuals work together to make each child's program successful.
Profile last updated: 05/16/2012
View all schools in: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Zip 19104
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