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The Bridge School

545 Eucalyptus Avenue, Hillsborough, CA, 94010-0940 -

School Notes Overview:

The Bridge School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that individuals with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of augmentative and alternative means of communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) applications and through the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative life-long educational strategies. The Bridge School is an internationally recognized leader in the education of children who use augmentative and alternative communication and has developed unique programs and trained highly skilled professionals in the use of state of the art assistive technology. Our organization was founded and its mission established on the beliefs that: everyone should have the opportunity to achieve his or her maximal potential; everyone should have the opportunity to share knowledge, express feelings and be heard; everyone should actively participate in his or her own learning; all children should have access to a quality education that encompasses a broad base of knowledge and experiences; technology is a tool that provides access to communication and learning; children, families, and educators must work in partnership to effectively support learning; and communication is the essence of human life....

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School Overview:

	The Bridge School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council for Exceptional Children Other associations(s) for exceptional children Other special emphasis association(s) State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 4
County	San Mateo County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	16 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 4 students
	Kind - 1 students
	Grade 1 - 2 students
	Grade 2 - 1 students
	Grade 3 - 3 students
	Grade 4 - 3 students
	Grade 5 - 1 students
	Grade 8 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	5 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:2	* 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

School Notes:

The Bridge School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that individuals with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of augmentative and alternative means of communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) applications and through the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative life-long educational strategies. The Bridge School is an internationally recognized leader in the education of children who use augmentative and alternative communication and has developed unique programs and trained highly skilled professionals in the use of state of the art assistive technology. Our organization was founded and its mission established on the beliefs that: everyone should have the opportunity to achieve his or her maximal potential; everyone should have the opportunity to share knowledge, express feelings and be heard; everyone should actively participate in his or her own learning; all children should have access to a quality education that encompasses a broad base of knowledge and experiences; technology is a tool that provides access to communication and learning; children, families, and educators must work in partnership to effectively support learning; and communication is the essence of human life.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

In the News:

Bridge School Benefit Gallery Spotlight: Mountain View, CA - Oct. 24-25, 2009 (LiveDaily)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 07:45:47 pm
Every year, the Bridge School Benefit [ tickets ] Concert seems to attract bigger and brighter talent. This year, the event's 23rd installment, was a prime example. Neil Young [ tickets ] and his wife, Pegi, who co-founded the Hillsborough, CA-based school in 1986, were joined on stage this weekend (10/24-25) by such acts as No Doubt [ tickets ] , Chris Martin [ tickets ] (Coldplay), Jimmy ...
Concert review: Bridge School Benefit serves up too few magic moments (Contra Costa Times)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 06:31:50 pm
The annual fundraiser lags in the early sets, but Jimmy Buffett, Chris Martin and No Doubt shine.
The Bridge School Benefit returns (Lamorinda Sun)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 07:34:20 pm
If you get excited about the Bridge School Benefit Show as a fan each fall, imagine what it's like for the artists, performing with famous peers and musical idols while sharing the stage with the remarkable kids who are the reason for the event.
The Bridge School Benefit returns (San Jose Mercury News)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 09:52:11 pm
For the 23rd year, top musical acts come together to raise money for the Bridge School.
The Bridge School Benefit returns (Contra Costa Times)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 06:02:29 pm
If you get excited about the Bridge School Benefit Show as a fan each fall, imagine what it's like for the artists, performing with famous peers and musical idols while sharing the stage with the remarkable kids who are the reason for the event.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94010)	School Zip (94010)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	40,328 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	61%	32%
Population Average Age	40 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$82,188	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	53 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	59% / 41%	55% / 45%