Great Lakes Academy
6000 Custer Rd # 7, Plano, TX, 75023 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (972)517-7498 ext 103
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Great Lakes Academy educates students with various Learning Differences, including AD/HD and Asperger's Syndrome. The school is committed to providing it's students with a stimulating environment and favorable atmosphere which affords each student every opportunity to develop both their social skills and their academics. Great Lakes Academy instills in their students an appreciation for their own uniqueness. In addition to a challenging curriculum, Great Lakes Academy offers a low student-teacher ratio, multisensory learning, self-contained classrooms, outside LD speakers, and continuous monitoring of progress. GLA also offers a fine arts program (art/drama), daily P.E., study skills and weekly social skills lessons. For further information please log on to www.greatlakesacademy.us Thank you. ...read more  

School Overview:
Great Lakes Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Year Founded 1996
County Collin County, TX
Student Body
Total Students 95 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( TX ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 7% 29%
Students by Grade
Grade 1 - 6 students
Grade 2 - 8 students
Grade 3 - 8 students
Grade 4 - 8 students
Grade 5 - 8 students
Grade 6 - 9 students
Grade 7 - 8 students
Grade 8 - 8 students
Grade 9 - 8 students
Grade 10 - 8 students
Grade 11 - 8 students
Grade 12 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 23%
Average Class Size 8
Average SAT score 1900
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( TX ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 178 days 177 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9
Tuition Notes Tuition costs are dependent upon grade level. There is also a $500 annual registration fee.
Headmaster Marjolein Borsten Smith
Admissions Director Christina Casanova
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 1

Sports
Basketball 
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 3

Extracurriculars
YearbookStudent Senate
After School Clubs 
 
School Notes:
  • GREAT LAKES ACADEMY PROVIDES EACH K-12 STUDENT:
    • A Positive, Nurturing Educational Environment
    • Small Class Size (10 to 1)
    • Multi-Sensory TEKS Based Curriculum
    • Social Skills Classes (K-8th)
    • After School Clubs
    • Dedicated, well trained teachers and support Staff
    • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
 
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About This Zip Code ( 75023 )
School Zip ( 75023 ) ( TX ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 46,635 people 20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 57% 23%
Population Average Age 36 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 2.7 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $74,191 $46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.5 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 25 years old 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (75023)



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% Owning / % Renting 71% / 29% 59% / 41%
 
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