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Charles Armstrong School

1405 Solana Drive, Belmont, CA, 94002-0940 -

School Notes Overview:

Charles Armstrong School serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, by providing an appropriate educational experience which enables the students to acquire language skills, while instilling a joy of learning, enhancing self-worth, and allowing each student the right to identify, understand and fulfill personal potential. 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....

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School Overview:

	Charles Armstrong School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Private Special Education Centers National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation	Pentecostal
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 8
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Language based learning differences
County	San Mateo County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	260 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	40%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 35 students
	Grade 4 - 33 students
	Grade 5 - 45 students
	Grade 6 - 36 students
	Grade 7 - 36 students
	Grade 8 - 33 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	40 teachers
Average Class Size	18
Classroom dress code	Casual (Casual Uniforms)
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* 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
Tuition Notes	28400 for 2009-2010 school year
Head of School	Claudia Koochek
Admissions Director	Christy Cochran

School Notes:

Charles Armstrong School serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, by providing an appropriate educational experience which enables the students to acquire language skills, while instilling a joy of learning, enhancing self-worth, and allowing each student the right to identify, understand and fulfill personal potential. 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: 07/14/2009

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posted on September 21, 2009 at 05:25:46 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94002)	School Zip (94002)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	25,548 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	59%	32%
Population Average Age	39 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$80,973	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	55% / 45%