Atkinson Youth Services School
Tel:
(916)977-3790
- Our mission at Atkinson Youth Services School is to provide a safe supportive environment where students are empowered to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
- Atkinson Youth Services School is a non-public school that provides specialized instruction to students with an Emotional Disturbance Disability and/or Specific Learning Disability.
- The program also serves Mental Retardation, Autism, Other Health Impaired, and Speech and Language designations.
- The program is designed to stimulate children to want to learn, to problem solve with others, and develop independent skills.
- It is the goal that each student achieves his or her maximum potential educationally, emotionally, and socially.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 2-12
- Students: 28 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Emotionally Disturbed, Specific Learning Disabled, Mental Retardation, Autism, Other Health Impaired, and Speech and Language designations |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 28 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 63% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Johann Rubia-Miller, Principal |
| Admissions Associate | Lindsay Martinson, V.Principal |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Football, Swimming, Tennis, VolleyballBadminton, Basketball, Football, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- K through 12 grade levels with a population of 48 students
- Four open classes with a 4:1 ratio, credentialed teacher in each class
- State required curriculum in all subject matter
- Adopted SRA, Reading Master, and Corrective Reading as our supplemental reading program
- Psychiatrist consulting, assessing, and evaluations of medications
- Consulting psychologist in behavior support
- Psychologist providing educational testing and assessment
- Speech and language services by a certified pathologist
- Work experience earning credits and ROP participation with the San Juan District
- Transition and Vocational planning and related coursework
- Community based instruction
- Independent instruction in GED course work
- Social skill curriculum, enhanced clubs, and after school programs
- Breakfast and lunch provided free for all students
- Door to door transportation
- Extended school year
- State of the art computer lab
- Tutoring services
- Summer Elective Program including classes such as: swimming, gardening, dance, piano, driver's education, career education, music appreciation and more
- Mentoring program
- Extra-curricular activities
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