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Little Keswick School is a community of avid learners and caring teachers, counselors, and therapists. Located in Central Virginia near Charlottesville and the University of Virginia, Little Keswick School provides special education for boys, ages ten to fifteen at admission. Quality academic and social / emotional programs, individual, group, and family therapy, and a warm, caring, structured environment give children with emotional and self-regulation issues, language and non-verbal learning disabilities, or social/developmental challenges opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Little Keswick School’s philosophy of education encompasses both academic and social/emotional growth for each individual student. Recognizing that every child has his own individual capabilities, the child’s environment is structured in order that he is able to achieve his potential growth through the development of a positive self-concept. Emphasis is placed on self-respect and respect for others. A positive attitude toward learning is encouraged and social skills training is emphasized. Family involvement is essential to assure that students will carry over positive behavior to the home and community. Little Keswick School is committed to structure, nurturance, and encouraging the development of responsible, honorable behavior. ...read more
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Little Keswick School |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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School Type |
Special Education School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
Council of Bilingual Education |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Other |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Nursery School - Nursery School |
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County |
Albemarle County, VA |
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| Total
Students |
29 students |
| Student
Body Type |
All-boys |
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VA )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
10% |
19% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 29 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
4 teachers |
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School |
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VA )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:7 |
1:9 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
248 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
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- Little Keswick School is a community of avid learners and caring teachers, counselors, and therapists. Located in Central Virginia near Charlottesville and the University of Virginia, Little Keswick School provides special education for boys, ages ten to fifteen at admission. Quality academic and social / emotional programs, individual, group, and family therapy, and a warm, caring, structured environment give children with emotional and self-regulation issues, language and non-verbal learning disabilities, or social/developmental challenges opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Little Keswick School’s philosophy of education encompasses both academic and social/emotional growth for each individual student. Recognizing that every child has his own individual capabilities, the child’s environment is structured in order that he is able to achieve his potential growth through the development of a positive self-concept. Emphasis is placed on self-respect and respect for others. A positive attitude toward learning is encouraged and social skills training is emphasized. Family involvement is essential to assure that students will carry over positive behavior to the home and community. Little Keswick School is committed to structure, nurturance, and encouraging the development of responsible, honorable behavior.
- Profile last updated: 03/09/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
22947 ) |
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Zip (
22947 ) |
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VA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
3,668 people |
7,077,888 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
50% |
26% |
| Population Average
Age |
44 years old |
35 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.5 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$61,116 |
$55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
7 rooms |
6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
28 years old |
34 years old |
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View current housing listings in this area |
| %
Owning / % Renting |
82% / 18% |
66% / 34% |
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