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Plaid Academy |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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| School
Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Christian (no specific denomination) |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
| Programs for Learning Differences |
Yes |
| Learning Differences Supported |
Dyslexia, language-based, mild learning differences |
| Year
Founded |
1994 |
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County |
Cook County, IL |
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| Total
Students |
45 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
(
IL )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
50% |
35% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Kind - 5 students | | Grade 1 - 5 students | | Grade 2 - 5 students | | Grade 3 - 5 students | | Grade 4 - 5 students | | Grade 5 - 5 students | | Grade 6 - 5 students | | Grade 7 - 5 students | | Grade 8 - 5 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
7 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
75% |
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| This
School |
(
IL )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:6 |
1:17
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
176 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes |
see www.plaidacademy.org |
| Admissions
Director |
Jean Altman |
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- P.L.A.I.D. Academy opened its doors in 1994. A state recognized private school, the learning experience places equal emphasis on knowledge, comprehension, application and creativity. PLAID graduates are self-confident, independent learners who successfully transition into the high school of their choice. Through a traditional, yet innovative curriculum, PLAID students continually assess skills, set goals and evaluate progress. Multi-sensory teaching techniques and an integrated curriculum encourage synergy for the learner between classroom experiences and real world expectations. Frequent field trips are utilized to enrich the curriculum. Small class size allows for individual attention and the interaction between students. Enhanced Curriculum includes Chinese, Hip-Hop, yoga, swim, and President's Physical Fitness Program, Extracurricular and Intramural activities and an Extended Day Program. P.L.A.I.D. also offers ELS, Essential Learning System, which is an individualized program that addresses learning differences and accelerates student progression. Mulit-sensory exercises enhance linguistic acquistion, coding and transfer learning. Sensory Integration Training develops reflexive learning and links visual, auditory, and motor development.
- Profile last updated: 03/06/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
60643 ) |
| School
Zip (
60643 ) |
(
IL ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
52,568 people |
12,415,876 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
35% |
24% |
| Population Average
Age |
38 years old |
34 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
3.0 persons |
2.6 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$51,305 |
$48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
6 rooms |
5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
57 years old |
50 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 60643 |
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (60643)
What's a Zindex?
Subject to Zillow Terms of Use | |
| %
Owning / % Renting |
79% / 21% |
61% / 39% |
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