Yes

Yes, after school hours.

Spanish

7

4

Yes

Our school has a diverse range of technology from gaming desktops to smartboards. But we also try to use tehcnology in creative ways like using our studio microphone for recording student podcasts and 3D Printers for projects.

We do have these capabilities.

No

Our students are not required to take any external exams. However, we do offer AP exams for students who complete these courses and are offering the ACT this year as well.

This is our first year offering these exams, so we do not yet have test results.

Yes

This varies due to age and individual differences. Homework is assigned to give extra practice when needed, to finish classwork, and to allow the teacher to see if the student can work independently on the concepts and skills covered in class. Families report students having a significantly lower work load than in previous schools.

95%

Yes, the majority of our teachers are trained formally in Special Education and those who are not receive support and guidance to improve their teaching process.

Each student's learning plan is individualized. All students receive an IEP/ILP to ensure they are receiving the best education possible for their individual needs. In addition students who need extra help are offered in-school support classes.

We have no specific program for gifted or talented.

Yes, we have groups that work with a psychologist on a weekly basis and individual students may have private sessions to address other concerns and usually involve the family.

Yes, but the testing is to place students in the correct classes, not to admit or deny students.

We give informal assessments to determine reading comprehension and decoding skills, written expression, and math skills. This helps us provide students with the right level of support, while at the same time providing enough of a stretch to create an environment conducive to learning.

Not for most grades.

No deadline, but planning for classes begins in the Spring of the current school year.

Yes, as long as we feel that we can provide a program that meets the student´s individual needs.

9:30

3:30

Yes.

No

No, students need to bring their own lunches, but do have access to ways to heat their food.

No

No

The school has carried out a number of extracurriculars including Dungeons and Dragons, Coding, Music, Yoga, etc.

We offer a Physical Education class for students in grades 6-10.

No, but most of our students participate in sports on their own due to the school hours. We have in past years had an eSports team.

The school has a computer lab, which hosts a pair of gaming PCs, a Chromebook Cart, and a 3D Printer. We also have a library.

Due to the size of the school we use external facilities.

The Judy Sharp International School is a private, independent, non-profit co-educational day school for English-speaking students grade 6-12. Our school is specifically aimed toward creative capable students, who experience difficulties in the standard classroom and require a strong, caring, supportive structure and personal guidance.
Special attention is given to students with learning differences such as Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Asperger's syndrome, as well as other specific learning differences. We also offer support classes for students attending other English-speaking schools which can be organized based on the specific needs of the child.

Our main objective is to help students who are having difficulty learning in a traditional school setting.

Our goal is to educate these students to reach their optimal academic and social levels of performance.

To accomplish this goal we believe the following:

Education is a never-ending process. Education is a never-ending process and needs to be nurtured inside as well as outside the classroom.
Parents are important. Parents are as important, if not more important, than the teachers, and we work to encourage close, supportive relationships among teachers, parents, and students. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the student's education through parent/teacher meetings and other activities involving both parents and students.
Enthusiasm facilitates learning. To facilitate intellectual development, both students and teachers need to develop and share an enthusiasm for learning.
Differences are accommodated. Every student is a unique individual and therefore progresses at a different rate. These differences are accommodated by the use of a wide variety of teaching methods and by developing enriching activities.
Importance of high self-esteem. When a child has a high self-esteem, his/her academic progress takes place more naturally. We hold high expectations for students while providing for the development of their self-esteem and confidence. We carefully blend discipline with genuine concern for the well-being of each student.
Teachers make a difference. Teachers can and do make a difference in the education of the students. We are able to work with and motivate students by being committed to the beliefs of the school.
Teachers, parents and students need to work as a team. To be successful, we teachers commit to working cooperatively and creatively with parents and students to ensure the healthy growth and development of each student.