Student profile

Although many of our students have a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and/or Non-verbal Learning Disability (NLD or NVLD), we serve students with various neurocognitive challenges. Other diagnoses include: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), Pervasive Developmental Delay (PDD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourette’s Syndrome (TS) and General Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Such neurocognitive profiles frequently manifest problems in Executive Function. These include: organization of ideas and materials: difficulty making and keeping friends: problems with fine and gross motor skills: immaturity; and, weak pragmatic language skills.

Appropriate candidates for the Springstone School are of average or above average intellectual potential, have diagnosed or suspected learning disabilities, and have no primary emotional or behavioral problems.

Admissions

1. Complete the application, including:

• Your child's most recent grades and grades from the previous year;
• A psychological/educational evaluation or a speech and language assessment;
• A signed release form that allows us to discuss any materials you include with the professionals who prepared them;
• Your child's current IEP, if your child is currently receiving special education services;
• Your child's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), if one exists;
• Any other material you think will help us to understand your child and aid us in planning his/her educational and social goals; and
• A $ 100 non-refundable application process fee.

2. Application reviews begin in January to determine the appropriateness of placement. Interviews will be scheduled for late January through February.
3. Parents and students are interviewed together and individually.
4. Select students are invited to participate in an ongoing class (7^th and 8^th grade) or a group interview (6^th grade) before final decisions are made. Final acceptance decisions will be made by March 15.
5. Tuition for 2007/2008 is $19,500.
6. A $3,000.00 non-refundable deposit will be due on April 5 (6^th grade) or April 20 (7^th and 8^th grade).

A school application is available here as a PDF, a WORD document, or as HTML.