Oralingua School for the Hearing Impaired

7056 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602-0906 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Founded by parents of deaf students who wanted an educational alternative to sign language, Oralingua School is dedicated to the belief that children who are hearing impaired can learn to listen, talk, pursue a high academic level and fully participate in a “hearing” world. Our mission is to immerse children who are deaf or hard of hearing in a language-rich environment that promotes listening skills, spoken language, problem solving and social interaction that will enable them to function effectively in society while supporting their families who share those goals. Our objectives are to communicate verbally in a hearing world; to obtain the skills to understand and organize the abilities necessary to function competently in a mainstream educational setting as well as in all areas of life; to be prepared to make a positive contribution to society; to be a positive role model for people with hearing impairments or other disabilities in order to demonstrate that limitations can be overcome; and to motivate others to reach their full potential as independent individuals who are able to lead productive lives and find fulfillment of their dreams and aspirations. ...

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School Overview:

 
Oralingua School For The Hearing Impaired
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 4
Learning Differences Supported Hearing Impaired
County Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 42 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 50% 40%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 12 students
Kind - 12 students
Grade 1 - 5 students
Grade 2 - 7 students
Grade 3 - 5 students
Grade 4 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 57 teachers
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 200 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Founded by parents of deaf students who wanted an educational alternative to sign language, Oralingua School is dedicated to the belief that children who are hearing impaired can learn to listen, talk, pursue a high academic level and fully participate in a “hearing” world. Our mission is to immerse children who are deaf or hard of hearing in a language-rich environment that promotes listening skills, spoken language, problem solving and social interaction that will enable them to function effectively in society while supporting their families who share those goals. Our objectives are to communicate verbally in a hearing world; to obtain the skills to understand and organize the abilities necessary to function competently in a mainstream educational setting as well as in all areas of life; to be prepared to make a positive contribution to society; to be a positive role model for people with hearing impairments or other disabilities in order to demonstrate that limitations can be overcome; and to motivate others to reach their full potential as independent individuals who are able to lead productive lives and find fulfillment of their dreams and aspirations.
  • Profile last updated: 12/01/2008

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About This Zipcode (90602)
School Zip (90602)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 26,253 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 23% 32%
Population Average Age 29 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 3.1 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $40,695 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 51 years old 41 years old
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