Charles Armstrong School

1405 Solana Drive, Belmont, CA, 94002-0940
Tel: (650)592-7570
Grades: 1 - 8 | 273 students
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Charles Armstrong School is the San Francisco Bay Area's independent elementary and middle school for students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Since 1968, CAS has helped thousands of students discover that learning can be a rewarding experience – by helping them gain the reading, writing, speaking and/or math skills that eluded them in traditional schools. We place major emphasis on helping students discover and develop their strengths. CAS offers a low student-to-teacher ratio; a warm, supportive environment; and proven teaching techniques capable of producing dramatic results. The school offers a complete range of academic classes plus art and photography, drama, and physical education. Extracurricular activities are offered as well.

School Overview:
Charles Armstrong School
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Language based learning differences
Year Founded 1968
Student Body
Total Students 273 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Casual Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $31,300
Tuition Notes 2011-2012 school year
Admissions Director Debbie Vielbaum

School Notes:

    • Charles Armstrong School is the San Francisco Bay Area's independent elementary and middle school for students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Since 1968, CAS has helped thousands of students discover that learning can be a rewarding experience – by helping them gain the reading, writing, speaking and/or math skills that eluded them in traditional schools. We place major emphasis on helping students discover and develop their strengths.
    • CAS offers a low student-to-teacher ratio; a warm, supportive environment; and proven teaching techniques capable of producing dramatic results. The school offers a complete range of academic classes plus art and photography, drama, and physical education. Extracurricular activities are offered as well.
    • Profile last updated: 10/01/2010

    Profile last updated: 07/11/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Charles Armstrong School
Gr. 1-8 | 0 mi. away
Early Learning Center
Gr. K-1 | 0.3 mi. away
Edison Montessori
Gr. PK-K | 0.3 mi. away
Notre Dame High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Notre Dame Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Gr. K-8 | 0.7 mi. away

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