Eagle Hill - Southport
School Notes Overview:
Eagle Hill-Southport is a school designed for bright, capable students experiencing academic difficulties because of a specific learning disability. The school offers these children a chance to develop a foundation of academic competence, enhance their self-esteem, and interact successfully with their peers. The mission of Eagle Hill- Southport is to help children with learning disabilities develop a foundation of skills, gain an understanding of their abilities, and prepare for a more traditional program. The school emphasizes academic, social and athletic skill development and strives to prepare students to be independent learners and citizens. Each student's program is individualized and includes a mix of academic classes, tutorials and extracurricular activities that reflect the child's diagnosed needs and unique learning profile. Long term motivation, confidence building, advocacy skills and a strong work ethic are emphasized. The school serves as a resource for its current families and also the larger community through its summer school and tutoring services....
School Overview:
Eagle Hill - Southport |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | Institute for Independent Education | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3 - 9 | |
| County | Fairfield County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 94 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 9% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 3 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 5 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:3 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Eagle Hill-Southport is a school designed for bright, capable students experiencing academic difficulties because of a specific learning disability. The school offers these children a chance to develop a foundation of academic competence, enhance their self-esteem, and interact successfully with their peers. The mission of Eagle Hill- Southport is to help children with learning disabilities develop a foundation of skills, gain an understanding of their abilities, and prepare for a more traditional program. The school emphasizes academic, social and athletic skill development and strives to prepare students to be independent learners and citizens. Each student's program is individualized and includes a mix of academic classes, tutorials and extracurricular activities that reflect the child's diagnosed needs and unique learning profile. Long term motivation, confidence building, advocacy skills and a strong work ethic are emphasized. The school serves as a resource for its current families and also the larger community through its summer school and tutoring services.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2009
In the News:
- Comings and Goings: A Way to Learn Opens on Post Road West (WestportNow)
posted on August 10, 2009 at 07:09:00 am
An entrepreneurial professional twosome, Dawn Matera and Michele Isenberg, have opened a practice, A Way To Learn, at 175 Post Road West in Westport to assist children and adults who live with learning disabilities.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06490) | School Zip (06490) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 4,241 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 68% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $112,976 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.2 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 50 years old | 48 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 87% / 13% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Greens Farms Academy - 649 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Seton Academy - 17 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Fairfield Country Day School - 278 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Easton Country Day School - 150 students - 8.0 mi. away - view location
- Easton Country Day School - 174 students - 8.0 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Southport, Fairfield County, Zip 06490
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