Newfound School
School Notes Overview:
Newfound is a school with a challenging academic focus with a social skills component as an integral part of the curriculum. We serve students in grades (PreK-12) with behavior and learning challenges. Our specialties include: High Functioning Autism, Asperger's, PDD, Emotional and Behavioral Challenges, ADD/ADHD, and LD. Students with other needs will be considered. Newfound's curriculum is comprehensive. We have a small student to staff ratio to insure individual attention. A learning plan based on individual strengths and weaknesses is developed for each child. Newfound's Executive Directors, Dr. Marsha Guernsey, and Dr. Bill Robb have Doctorates in Education, and many years of experience with regular and special education. Executive Directors are "hands on" and actively involved with all aspects of the school. Newfound School is designed to provide meaningful instruction and learning in a caring, nurturing atmosphere. Students are provided lifelong learning strategies for academics, behavior, and social skills....
School Overview:
Newfound School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 10 | |
| County | Dallas County, TX | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 35 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 28% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 4 students | ||
| Kind - 4 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 5 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:3 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 159 days | 177 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Newfound is a school with a challenging academic focus with a social skills component as an integral part of the curriculum. We serve students in grades (PreK-12) with behavior and learning challenges. Our specialties include: High Functioning Autism, Asperger's, PDD, Emotional and Behavioral Challenges, ADD/ADHD, and LD. Students with other needs will be considered. Newfound's curriculum is comprehensive. We have a small student to staff ratio to insure individual attention. A learning plan based on individual strengths and weaknesses is developed for each child. Newfound's Executive Directors, Dr. Marsha Guernsey, and Dr. Bill Robb have Doctorates in Education, and many years of experience with regular and special education. Executive Directors are "hands on" and actively involved with all aspects of the school. Newfound School is designed to provide meaningful instruction and learning in a caring, nurturing atmosphere. Students are provided lifelong learning strategies for academics, behavior, and social skills.
- Profile last updated: 02/24/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (75006) | School Zip (75006) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 46,784 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $52,798 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 30 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (75006) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Greenhill School - 1243 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Trinity Christian Academy - 1500 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Parish Episcopal School - 1176 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
- Vanguard Preparatory School - 145 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- Carrollton Christian Academy - 518 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Carrollton, Dallas County, Zip 75006
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