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Number of students |
18 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
7 |
Most common nationality |
United States and Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
12-6 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
7 |
Average number of students per class |
3-5 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Computers are used for instructional purposes and for students to do projects, assignments, and research |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
None |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
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. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
85-90% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
When necessary, we give specific support in the areas of language arts (reading comprehension, decoding, writing, etc. ) and math, grouping children according to their skills. The students receive individualized attention to build their skills in those aforementioned areas. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have no specific program for gifted or talented. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have groups that work with a psychologist 3 times a month and individual students may have private sessions to address other concerns and usually involve the family. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We give informal assessments to determine reading comprehension and decoding skills, written expression, and math skills. |
Waiting list |
Not to date |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, as long as we feel that we can provide a program that meets the student´s individual needs. |
School start time |
9:15 |
School finish time |
3-.30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
No, the students bring their own lunch. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
As we are so small, we do not regularly offer extracurricular activities or clubs. This may be provided on an interest basis. |
Sports activities included |
We offer a sports class for students in grades 6-10. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Sports facilities at the school |
We use outside facilities. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Judy Sharp International School is a private, independent, non-profit co-educational day school for English-speaking students ages 9-19. 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.
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Teaching approach of the school |
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.
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