Swift School vs. The Cottage School
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School Overview
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Overview
Swift School is an independent school serving students in grades K-8 with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Swift's programming is designed to remediate the language learning challenges faced by these students while capitalizing on the strengths of dyslexic learners.
Swift uses the Orton-Gillingham Approach to teach students how to decode and understand language and helps students develop interpersonal skills that will allow them to thrive in life beyond Swift.
Founded in 1985, The Cottage School provides an innovative educational program for elementary, middle and high school students with learning differences, ADHD, and/or social/emotional issues.
With a ten-to-one student-faculty ratio, small classes that accommodate various learning styles, and highly individualized instruction, The Cottage School provides a comprehensive academic college preparatory curriculum as well as vocational and special "hands on" classes including carpentry, culinary arts, drama, studio art, landscaping, and forensics.
Building a sense of self for students with special learning needs through academic and experiential programming, the Cottage School prepares individuals for fulfillment of their true potential as confident, productive, and independent adults.
Grades Offered
K-8
4-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia and language-based learning differences
ADHD; Mild to Moderate Learning Differences; small structured classes
Year Founded
1998
1985
Students Body
Total Students
130 students
265 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
20%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
3
-
Grade 1 Students
9
-
Grade 2 Students
14
-
Grade 3 Students
20
-
Grade 4 Students
19
13
Grade 5 Students
33
20
Grade 6 Students
15
29
Grade 7 Students
8
39
Grade 8 Students
9
25
Grade 9 Students
-
38
Grade 10 Students
-
37
Grade 11 Students
-
30
Grade 12 Students
-
34
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
57%
50%
Average Class Size
6
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:3
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki pants and polo shirt with logo)
(Khaki pants and polo shirt with logo)
Casual
(Business Casual)
(Business Casual)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$39,000
$24,000
Tuition Notes
SB-10 accepted, Financial Aid Application
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% on Financial Aid
31%
17%
Acceptance Rate
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100%
Admissions Director
Missy Baccala
Brenda Hall
Admissions Associate
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Leslie Peeples
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Classes, Band, Chorus, Drama Classes, Recycle Team, Science Club, Sports Club, STEAM Club, Student Council, Tennis Club
After School Program, Chess, Culinary Arts, Drama Club, Forensics, Horticulure, InterAct, International Sports, Jewelry Fabrication, Judo, Literary Magazine, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Leadership, Spirit Squad, Strength and Conditioning, Student Council, Weight Training, Yearbook