Tucker Maxon School
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked OR School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Tucker Maxon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Lego League
Arts and Music Programs:
Tucker Arts Camp
School Notes
- Founded in 1947, Tucker Maxon School (TMS) co-enrolls deaf and hearing children and provides every child a comprehensive Preschool to 5th grade education. Our mission is to teach children who are deaf and hearing to listen, talk, and achieve excellence together. The communication modality we teach our children who are deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) is called Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) which means our teachers and specialists instruct deaf students how to use hearing aids, cochlear implants, and personal FM systems to help them listen and talk. Teaching LSL is highly successful in a learning environment where children who are deaf and children with typical hearing are integrated; children of varying hearing levels can help each other learn how to listen and speak. These peer relationships help children to overcome hurdles in communication. Through this process of learning how to listen and talk to each other, our children often learn valuable lessons in social and emotional intelligence, such as empathy, understanding and respect for differences. TMS is the only school in Oregon that uses this integrated approach. We serve approximately 110 children annually at TMS. Services we provide include: Early Intervention (EI): Our EI Teacher helps parents of D/HH children ages 0-3 years be their "first teachers" of LSL, with home/onsite visits. Parents learn to help their child listen and talk. Tele-intervention (EI through video conference) is provided for remote families. EI is free of charge for the first three months at TMS. Preschool: TMS creates a LSL-focused environment in small classroom settings. Our 1:8 teacher to student ratio allows for individual attention and LSL development. Pass-around-microphones are used in each preschool classroom to help young D/HH children hear their peers. Elementary: TMS offers kindergarten through 5th grade instruction that meets all Oregon State standards. We offer daily PE and weekly art and music classes. Our campus includes a large outdoor play area with an organic garden, chickens and goats. Our gym has a rock climbing wall built entirely by parent volunteers. Each classroom is equipped with new digital FM systems; each teacher wears a microphone that transmits their voice directly to a child`s hearing aid or cochlear implant. Audiology and Speech: D/HH children at TMS have a weekly check-in with our on-site audiologist and speech language pathologist to ensure that their equipment is working and their LSL is developing. Recent Accomplishments:-Tucker Maxon is one of 42 schools in the US to focus on LSL services for children who are D/HH. We are one of only five schools in the country to exceed the OPTION Schools standard of excellence (OPTION is an international non-profit organization which advances excellence in LSL education). - 90% of Tucker Maxon alumni go to college.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tucker Maxon School cost?
Tucker Maxon School's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Tucker Maxon School?
The acceptance rate of Tucker Maxon School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
Does Tucker Maxon School offer a summer program?
Yes, Tucker Maxon School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Tucker Maxon School's ranking?
Tucker Maxon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Tucker Maxon School?
The application deadline for Tucker Maxon School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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