Keshet Day School
School Notes Overview:
Keshet Day School provides education in specially adapted classes designed to meet their specific educational needs. The Keshet Day Schools have achieved a national reputation as an outstanding program for children with developmental disabilities. When possible, students are integrated into host site's classes. Both academic and recreational integrated opportunities are based on individual's needs and abilities. Keshet students spend a large part of their day with the typically developing students of these schools. Educational programs are tailored to each child's personal abilities as prescribed in an individual curriculum. Social workers, Psychologists, and an integration coordinator work with teachers, aides, and students. A specialist works with children who use computerized talking devices to speak, and also trains staff to enhance the students communication skills. In addition, on-site occupational, physical and speech therapists work with those children needing these services. Several of our students are able to integrate into academic classes while some are integrated into art, music, and physical education. All students are fully integrated for lunch and recess....
School Overview:
Keshet Day School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 12 | |
| County | Cook County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 39 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 29% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 1 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 5 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Keshet Day School provides education in specially adapted classes designed to meet their specific educational needs. The Keshet Day Schools have achieved a national reputation as an outstanding program for children with developmental disabilities. When possible, students are integrated into host site's classes. Both academic and recreational integrated opportunities are based on individual's needs and abilities. Keshet students spend a large part of their day with the typically developing students of these schools. Educational programs are tailored to each child's personal abilities as prescribed in an individual curriculum. Social workers, Psychologists, and an integration coordinator work with teachers, aides, and students. A specialist works with children who use computerized talking devices to speak, and also trains staff to enhance the students communication skills. In addition, on-site occupational, physical and speech therapists work with those children needing these services. Several of our students are able to integrate into academic classes while some are integrated into art, music, and physical education. All students are fully integrated for lunch and recess.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60062) | School Zip (60062) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 40,392 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 64% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 44 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $89,164 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.8 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 39 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 88% / 12% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
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- Chicago Futabakai Japanese School - 186 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
- Arlyn Day School - 34 students - 6.7 mi. away - view location
- Northridge Preparatory School - 280 students - 6.7 mi. away - view location
- North Shore Country Day School - 495 students - 7.2 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Northbrook, Cook County, Zip 60062
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