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Quick Facts
Special features religious
Gender composition coed
Dress code Uniforms required

School Mission
  • The Villa Maria Education Center is dedicated to developing the full potential of students who are learning disabled. We do this by providing an education that will help children who learn differently acquire knowledge, develop skills, and increase the self acceptance and self esteem necessary to become responsible adults; by advocating for the them and promoting understanding of learning disabilities; and by working to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. We believe that education for those with learning disabilities must be patient, compassionate and creative, affirm the dignity and giftedness of each person, and promote the acceptance of diversity.

Curriculum
  • Special education programs designed specifically for students with specific learning disabilities.
 
 
Activities and Sports
  • This school has the following art(s) programs: theater/drama.
 
 
Technology and Facilities
  • 3 students per computer.
  • 50% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
  • This school was established between 1970-1979.
 
 
Admissions and Enrollment
  • Measures used to evaluate applicants: interview.
  • To evaluate applicants, this school also uses: psychological evaluations, district recommendations, .
  • Of the students who applied for admission to this school for the current school year, 61-80% were accepted.
  • Tuition: over $20,000
  • 0-20% of students receive financial aid to attend this school.
 
 
Other Features and Highlights
  • Regular classroom hours: 8:00 am to 2:40 pm.
  • Principal has been at this school for 30 years.
 
 
Source of Data
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 07/16/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.  

 
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