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Alexsander Academy is a very small, fully accredited, non-profit school for students with learning differences and special needs. Alexsander Academy provides an academically rigorous program for students that need a small flexible learning environment that provides group learning but focuses on the student as an individual learner.
The goal with ALL students is to give them the skills and self confidence they need to move on to larger and more traditional academic settings.
Tuition ranges based on support level needed
SB10 approved, scholarships availableTuition for the 2021-2022 School Year“High school” Program…………….$19,500 until May 1st……..$20,500 after May 1st“Inclusion” Program…………….$15,000 until May 1st……..$15,500 after May 1st“Small group” program………...$18,500 until May 1st……..$19,500 after May 1st“Small group plus” Program…...$23,500 until May 1st……..$24,500 after May 1st“Transition” program 3 to 1 ratio...$27,500 until May 1st……..$29,500 after May 1st Waiting list
Summer Program Cost
$1,250
Summer Program Cost Notes
For students that can be in a class of one teacher and 8 students the cost is $1250 for the full 4 week half day (9-12) program. Students who need greater support considered on an individual basis. Tutoring provided all year long.
Admissions Director
Stefanie Smith
Admissions Associate
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School Notes
Alexsander Academy is a very small, fully
accredited, non-profit school for students with learning
differences and special needs. It is a place where all
children are challenged academically regardless of the differences
they may have. We know many children do not fit into a "one size
fits all" program. Alexsander Academy focuses on each student as an
individual and the curriculum is tailored to each student`s
individual academic profile.
At Alexsander Academy we get to know our students`
academic, social and emotional needs while focusing on building
their independence skills. Our small environment allows us to help
them be successful in a classroom environment, gain
self-confidence, and build true and lasting friendships.
Students:The students at Alexsander Academy are
students who learn best in a smaller classroom setting and need
teachers who understand children that learn differently. Our
students have often had difficulty getting their academic needs met
in other programs. They need teachers and a learning environment
that supports their need for flexibility in how they are able to
access the curriculum. Our students and parents are looking
for a small school and a small classroom environment that
will support their long term goal of being successful in the larger
setting and understand that our small environment is a stepping
stone to that success.
Our Programs:Students` tuition levels are
determined based on the support level that is needed for the
individual student. Classrooms are constructed based on the
social, emotional, academic, and independence levels of the
students. This helps with the pairing of students and allows
for the best possible match for academic comfort and social
connection as possible based on what is known about the students
overall. Average class size is 4 to 6 students. Classes
can be as small as 2 students or as large as 10 students. The
tuition is based on the support level the individual student needs
as assessed by school staff. Parents understand that if a
student needs more support once a school year has started that
additional tuition is needed to cover those services. The
goal for all students is to help them become as independent and
successful as possible. As a student gains skills, the
support set up for the school year is gradually reduced, as the
student is able, which allows for less support in subsequent school
years and a lower tuition level as well. Classrooms are made
up of students with varying ages and grades. Except for rare
exceptions, age ranges are typically not more than two to three
years. Students are typically within the same range of
academic skills as well as developmental skills. At times a
student with greater academic need may be placed with students with
less need to have a classroom placement that allows the student to
be in a group of his or her peers. Great care is taken in
making classroom placement decisions. As a school, we believe
that students are more likely to connect socially when they are in
a true group of their peers which facilitates the foundation of
lasting friendships.
Programs available for the 2021-2022 school
year:High school Grades 9th 12th graduation programThis
program targets students who still need the small, flexible
environment our school provides but have the ability, with the
augmentation and support we provide, to graduate from high school
with a regular high school diploma. As is done in our
elementary and middle school classrooms, State standard classes are
the format, but academic level is adjusted to the needs of the
individual student. Students move through the standards at
their own pace and are able to obtain a regular high school diploma
though our education partner, Independent Study, who is accredited
and able to issue a regular high school diploma. At this
time, this program does not support students working at grade level
for regular high school classes but is design to fill the gap for
students that would traditionally get passed along from grade level
to grade level without gaining the skills needed to prepare them
for post high school goals such as vocational or technical school,
military service or going into the workforce with the skill to be
successful in those settings and real choice for their future. A
minimum academic functioning level is required for this
program. Students who do not meet that level will be
considered on an individual basis to determine if the school can
accommodate the student in this program or other programs within
our setting.
"Inclusion" Program 1st 8th (ages 6 16)These
students have enough independent, academic, social, and emotional
skills to be in a classroom with 8 students and one teacher.
They are no more than two to three grade levels behind and are able
to work in a traditional format with augmentation as needed for
their individual academic levels. The student is able to
access standard academic materials without the need for consistent
changes to those materials and is able to learn concepts in a
group. Students who need more augmentation or one to one help to
access academics would fall into a different tuition category. The
goal for these students is to bridge any academic gaps, if
possible, along with any other issues that may keep them from being
successful in a larger setting and to transition these students,
when they are ready, back to a larger classroom setting.
Ultimately, the long term goal for these students is to have the
skills needed to enter and finish high school.
"Small group" program 1st 8th (ages 6 16)Students at
this level require a greater level of academic or social
support. Students at this level may need additional
augmentation to academic materials requiring a greater level of
individualization of materials for academic success. The goal
is to provide the bridge from this augmentation to more traditional
materials as is possible. Students at this level may need a
greater level of social or independence coaching to help them gain
the skills to be completely independent and successful academically
and socially in a larger setting. By providing this academic or
social support, the goal for these students is to gain the
necessary skills to be at an inclusion tuition level in subsequent
years, if possible, and hopefully provide the foundation to be
successful at some point in the future outside of this smaller
setting.
"Small group plus" Program 1st 8th (ages 6
16)Students in this program require a greater level of both
academic and social support. Students may need additional
augmentation to academic materials requiring a greater level of
individualization of materials for academic success. The goal
is to provide the bridge from this augmentation to more traditional
materials as is possible. Students at this level also need
social or independence coaching to help them gain the skills to be
completely independent and successful academically and socially in
a larger setting. By providing this academic and social support,
the goal for these students is to gain the skills to be at a small
group tuition level in subsequent years, if possible, and hopefully
provide the foundation to be successful at some point in the future
outside of this smaller setting..
"Transition" program Grades1st 8th (ages 6 -16) -
Based on availability-limited spots are available in this
program.Students in this program require the greatest level of
support for a student who is ready to be at Alexsander
Academy. These students have been in one on one or
therapeutic environments such as an ABA program or have been in
small group classrooms in public or other private schools but are
ready to learn how to take their skills into a classroom
setting. The ratio in these classrooms is small with no more
than 3 to 4 students on a consistent basis. Some limited
ability to provide 2 to 1 or 1 to 1 support for students that
require it may be available. Students, as they are ready,
will spend time in other targeted classroom settings allowing
students to learn how to take their skills into classrooms that
require more independence and traditional classroom skills.
Students may be referred to after school tutoring to build skills
needed to participate in this program to ensure the student
is ready for the classroom setting and the school
overall.
Philosophy:Alexsander Academy`s philosophy is the
foundation of success we strive for with ALL of our students.
The environment is collaborative and supportive with a focus on
students feeling successful, but also in making sure to build
independence with an ability to move to the next level.
Parents are fully participating members of the team. Because
of this, it is important that parents are able to feel comfortable
with the approach of high, but reasonable expectations we have for
our students in their social, emotional, and independence growth as
well as their academic growth and confidence. Alexsander
Academy functions like a community with students helping each other
in their growth, the school building the foundation for strong peer
relationships, and support for and between families as
well.
Schedule:The school day runs Monday Friday from 9:30
2:30. The high school program hours are 9 3. Before and
after care as well as after school tutoring is available.
Students work on math, language arts, reading comprehension and
fluency, science and social studies during the school day.
The students also participate in field trips, physical education,
and art. The academic curriculum is based on the standards set by
the Georgia Department of Education but is tailored to the needs of
each individual student. Summer academic sessions are
also offered. Students, per teacher recommendation, are
highly encouraged to participate in summer sessions or tutoring to
maintain skills over the summer break. Once current and
incoming student slots are filled, any additional openings for
summer sessions are offered to students that do not attend
Alexsander Academy during the regular school year. Please
contact the school office for information on summer sessions or
tutoring services if interested. High school credits may be earned
during summer session.
Admissions:While Alexsander Academy is designed to
serve students that learn best in a small classroom, the school is
NOT equipped to serve students with aggressive behaviors. All
students must be able to be in a classroom environment.
Alexsander Academy will be happy to refer students who need greater
support on a regular basis than we can provide to other programs
that may be a better fit for their needs.School tours are
held weekly. An appointment is needed to ensure your spot on
tour days. Students are encouraged to join their parents on tour
days. After the school tour, parents may also schedule a day to
observe a class in progress. Application paperwork can be
found on the website and additional paperwork may be given through
the school office if needed. The application fee is $200.00.
If the student is accepted the yearly $50 supply fee for that
school year will be waived as part of the application fee.
The prospective student will meet with school staff for informal
placement testing. The application paperwork must be filled
out completely and returned to the school along with the
application fee before the application testing can be
scheduled. This testing is designed to allow the staff to get
to know the student and is done in a relaxed setting. We
encourage parents to provide any information they can to help the
staff make the student feel as comfortable as possible. After the
testing is done parents will receive a write up of what was found
during the application testing along with information on enrollment
should the student be offered placement at Alexsander Academy. All
pieces of the admission process are taken into consideration when
making the decision to offer placement. School staff is available
and happy to answer any questions parents may have about the
program.
Tuition for the 2021-2022 School Year
"High school" Program-----.$19,500 until May
1st--..$20,500 after May 1st
"Inclusion" Program-----.$15,000 until May
1st--..$15,500 after May 1st
"Small group" program---...$18,500 until May
1st--..$19,500 after May 1st
"Small group plus" Program-...$23,500 until May
1st--..$24,500 after May 1st
"Transition" program 3 to 1 ratio...$27,500
until May 1st--..$29,500 after May 1st
Waiting list Limited spaces are available as
the school has a maximum number of students enrolled each
year. If a classroom opening is not available at the time of
application, the student will be placed on a waiting list to
guarantee placement if space becomes available. A deposit is
required to hold a place in any classroom.
Payments and Funding AssistanceA deposit is
required to hold a student`s place in a classroom. No place
will be held until the deposit is received. Deposits paid are
non refundable. Contracts must be received in a reasonable
period of time to ensure placement and avoid loss of deposit and
place in a classroom. Tuition can be paid all at once for a
3% discount or can be paid monthly. Parents must provide post
dated checks at the time of the signing of the contract or credit
card information for billing of payments ( credit card payments
require a 3% fee on top of tuition to cover merchant fees).
For students that qualify for the SB10 (Special needs Scholarship)
the projected SB10 amount from the award sheet is deducted from the
total tuition due. The balance is due from the
parent.Alexsander Academy offers many programs to try to help
parents with the cost of tuition. Alexsander Academy is
approved by the Georgia Department of Education to accept the
Special Needs Scholarship (SB10 funding). Alexsander Academy
also provides scholarships from HB1133 funding, which is a program
in the state of Georgia that allows taxpayers and corporations to
support scholarship programs for schools like ours by giving donors
a dollar for dollar tax credit for donations made to approved
scholarship organizations. Alexsander Academy is
pleased to also be able to offer additional scholarships the Gerald
Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Marcia Lynn Sandler
Memorial Scholarship fund. In house scholarship programs are
provided to help families with specific needs such as having more
than one child with special needs, being a single parent, or not
being eligible for the state funded scholarship programs. To learn
more about the tax credit scholarship program as well as the other
scholarship funds, please contact Stefanie Smith, Executive
Director, at smith@alexsanderacademy.org.Alexsander Academy
offers an extra incentive to parents who are looking for other ways
to reduce tuition costs. Alexsander Academy will take 1/3 of
all fundraising/donation money parents bring into the school off of
their child`s tuition. For example, if a parent raises $3,000
for Alexsander Academy, their child`s tuition will be reduced by
$1,000. We will also pay parents 10% of the funds for any grant
they are able to secure for the school. In addition,
Alexsander Academy offers a referral discount. Parents who refer a
student that is accepted into Alexsander Academy will receive a
$500 credit on their child`s account. If interested in these
or other programs to help reduce tuition please get specific
information from Stefanie Smith, Executive Director.THIS
INFORMATION APPLIES TO THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR AND IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT SCHOOL STAFF FOR ANY
QUESTIONS.
Alexsander Academy is a non profit and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin
or religious preference.
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