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Pathway School

23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653 -

School Notes Overview:

Pathway School educates the minds, encourages the spirits and develops the God-given potential of intelligent elementary, junior high, and high school students who lean differently. We use multi-sensory teaching techniques and programs designed for the purpose of instructing students who learn differently. Each student's individualized instruction is bassed upon assessment....

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School Overview:

	Pathway School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 9
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	ASHD/Dyslexia/Language Processing/ Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded	2002
County	Orange County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	50 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	37%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 50 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	90%
Average Class Size	12
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$14,800
Tuition Notes	The only extra cost is $500 for assessment and approx. $230 for a 3day/2night outdoor education Camp
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$5,900
Head of School	Ellie Watkins
Admissions Director	Ellie Watkins, Head of School
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	3
	Extracurriculars
	Dance	Sports
	Chess

School Notes:

Guided by Christian principles and highlighting character quality development
Serving the needs of students who struggle in a traditional classroom setting
6th -8th graders have laptop computers and are involved with technology instruction in most subjects
Faculty experienced and trained to meet the educational needs of students who learn differently
Maximum teacher to student ratio 1:12
Committed to the identification and development of each student's strengths, talents, and gifts
Individualized educational program for each student
Multi-sensory teaching methods
Language processing emphasis
Featuring small group and one-on-one instruction
Hands-on/interactive cirriculum
Integration of the Bible with basic academics
Special programs including: art, music, computer learning, physical education, field trips, and drama
Daily Scriptural instruction
Social skills training
Guest instructors and speakers
Mentoring program
Profile last updated: 08/04/2009

In the News:

'Teacher who couldn't read' to speak tonight (Orange County Register)
posted on February 26, 2009 at 05:20:40 am
Former teacher John Corcoran taught high school for 17 years, hiding his illiteracy through clever tactics.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (92653)	School Zip (92653)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	48,266 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	42%	32%
Population Average Age	52 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$46,716	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	80% / 20%	55% / 45%