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Turning Point School

200 E Yavapai Road, Tucson, AZ, 85705-0857 -

School Notes Overview:

At the Turning Point School, students are instructed using the Slingerland Adaptation of the Orton-Gillingham Multisensory approach to Language Arts. This total language approach emphasizes teaching through the intellect to help students think through what they are learning. This simultaneous multisensory approach integrates the three primary sensory modalities: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic-motor. Students learn to use all of their senses simultaneously to help them learn what other students can do automatically. Students develop strategies that will allow them to succeed in any classroom setting. They develop skills to overcome their learning challenges. Turning Point School's teachers are specially trained in the Slingerland approach and use this multi-sensory method across the curriculum. Specially trained and certified teachers assist students in developing a learning strategy which encourages the student to develop good work habits and self discipline. Teachers are updated whenever there is new research....

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School Overview:

	Turning Point School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 2 - 8
County	Pima County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	48 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	24%	27%
Students by Grade
	Grade 2 - 4 students
	Grade 3 - 3 students
	Grade 4 - 6 students
	Grade 5 - 6 students
	Grade 6 - 8 students
	Grade 7 - 10 students
	Grade 8 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

At the Turning Point School, students are instructed using the Slingerland Adaptation of the Orton-Gillingham Multisensory approach to Language Arts. This total language approach emphasizes teaching through the intellect to help students think through what they are learning. This simultaneous multisensory approach integrates the three primary sensory modalities: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic-motor. Students learn to use all of their senses simultaneously to help them learn what other students can do automatically. Students develop strategies that will allow them to succeed in any classroom setting. They develop skills to overcome their learning challenges. Turning Point School's teachers are specially trained in the Slingerland approach and use this multi-sensory method across the curriculum. Specially trained and certified teachers assist students in developing a learning strategy which encourages the student to develop good work habits and self discipline. Teachers are updated whenever there is new research.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85705)	School Zip (85705)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	55,199 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	19%	25%
Population Average Age	33 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$23,047	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.9 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	29 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	49% / 51%	62% / 38%