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Oakland School

Boyd Tavern, Keswick, VA 22947 -

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Academic program for dyslexic/learning disabled students 6-14 at admissions. Coed. Residential or Day. Individualized programs with emphasis on reading, written language, math, study skills. Extensive recreational program, including horseback riding. Experienced and nurturing staff.

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Definition of Terms

Oakland School

School Focus

Learning Disabilities / Junior Boarding School

Grades (Boarding)

Grades 2-9

Grades (Day)

Grades 1-9

School Type

Co-ed

Support for ADD/ADHD Students

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1950

Campus Size

450 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

60 students

Percent Students of Color

12%

Percent International Students

Percent Students Boarding

50%

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

Teacher : Student ratio

1:5

Number of AP Courses Offered

n/a

ESL Courses Offered

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

75%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Finances

Endowment Size

n/a

Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)

$42,000

Yearly Tuition (Day Students)

$25,000

Percent Students on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,000

Admission

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

95%

Director of Admissions

Amanda Baber

Associate Director of Admissions

Donna Darden

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered	3
	Interscholastic Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Soccer

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations	7
	Extracurriculars

Arts	Camping, Hiking and Trails
Cooking Club	Fitness
Horseback Riding	Individual Music Instruction
Various sports and athletic activities

A small co-ed boarding and day school located in the rolling countryside of central Va.- 11 miles east of Charlottesville. The school is specifically designed to meet the needs of average to above-average students who have been unable to learn in a traditional classroom setting. Some students have dyslexia or other learning disabilities/differences; others are merely working below grade level.
The grounds consist of more than 450 acres of woodland and meadows. The home-like enviroment and the individualized attention given to each student combine to make a warm, caring place in which the child can blossom.
At Oakland, students have individualized programs tailored to their special needs. Every student is assigned to a particular reading teacher who oversees the specifics of the child's program. The teacher monitors the student's progress in all areas, and provides encouragement and advice.
Every students receives at least one 30 min. period a day of 1:1 instruction. there is a low student teacher ratio, 5:1. Small classes combined with one-to-one instruction provide the attention needed for real academic growth.
Classes are ungraded and based instead on skill level. Students are placed in classes which they can comfortably learn.
Profile last updated: 09/30/2009