Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children

103 Tuleta Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78212-0782 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children prepares children with hearing loss for a successful life in the hearing world by promoting early identification of hearing loss, intervention and listening, language and speech in an auditory oral educational environment. Our doors are always open to every child with hearing loss who can benefit from our program. We believe that all Sunshine Cottage students receive an optimal education in self-contained or mainstream class placements that include both children with hearing loss and children with typical hearing. Sunshine Cottage has been preparing students for life in the hearing world since 1947 when Dela White started the school for her 18-month-old daughter who is profoundly deaf. Mrs. White believed that if given the opportunity, children with hearing impairment could learn to listen, speak and live a full, self-reliant life. Her belief has been richly rewarded through thousands of Sunshine Cottage students who have left our school to lead rewarding lives. We invite you to explore our website and contact us with any questions you may have. Sunshine Cottage knows that children with hearing loss can be an active part of the hearing world. We teach children with mild to profound hearing loss to communicate naturally and effectively using intelligible speech and pleasant-sounding voices, without the use of sign language. From newborns through high school age, children thrive in a supportive educational environment with an excellent clinical and teaching staff and state-of-the-art technology....

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School Overview:

 
Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1947
County Bexar County, TX
Student Body
Total Students 134 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color 57% 28%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 20 students
Pre-K - 24 students
Kind - 16 students
Grade 1 - 16 students
Grade 2 - 8 students
Grade 3 - 17 students
Grade 4 - 11 students
Grade 5 - 8 students
Grade 6 - 2 students
Grade 7 - 2 students
Grade 8 - 4 students
Grade 10 - 1 students
Grade 11 - 2 students
Grade 12 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 100%
Average Class Size 7
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 181 days 177 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Scholarships and tuition assistance available based on need.
Acceptance Rate 100%
Admissions Director Dr. Nancy Henderson

School Notes:

  • Mission Statement Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children promotes early identification and intervention of hearing loss, and provides learning in a rich auditory-oral environment so that children with hearing loss can develop to their maximum potential through listening, language and speech. Core Beliefs We believe that children who are hearing impaired can learn to listen and talk if early identification, amplification, and intervention take place. We believe that all children can learn in a stimulating environment led and encouraged by educated, dedicated teaching staff. We believe that optimal educational needs can be met for all Sunshine Cottage students through self-contained and mainstream classes. We believe that the participation of parents and their partnership with the school are critical to the success of the child.
  • Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

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About This Zipcode (78212)
School Zip (78212)
(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate) 31,220 people 20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 30% 23%
Population Average Age 34 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $30,299 $46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.4 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 60 years old 33 years old
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Zipcode (78212)


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% Owning / % Renting 46% / 54% 59% / 41%

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