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Pacific Point Academy

Private | 2-6 | 6 students
“We are a program for students with mild and moderate learning disabilities”
 
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Posted November 29, 2011

Pacific Point Academy provides a beautiful, challenging, research-based, creative school for students who do not quite "fit" in other programs. Our unique program pairs one-on-one instruction guided by experts in the field of special education with an enriching, project-based program including the arts, PE, and social education.

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We couldn't be happier! My daughter has finally found a school that caters to her needs. Her self-esteem is back and she has some wonderful new friends. The team of professionals are beyond amazing. We feel so blessed to have found Pacific Point Academy! I HIGHLY recommend this school if your child is struggling in their current school setting. Come check it out!
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Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff American sign language
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Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Cognitive disability
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons

Language learning

Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • American sign language

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
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School basics

School start time
  • 8:10 am
School end time
  • 2:45 pm
School Leader's name
  • Kristi Contreras
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
  • www.pacificpointacademy.com
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (310) 314-3331

Programs

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  • Direct instruction
  • Individually guided instruction
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  • Special education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Cognitive disability
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • American sign language
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Computer lab
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
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Sports

Boys sports
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Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
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  • Pacific Point Academy is a growing school for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Our program is unique and innovative as students receive one-to-one intervention instruction, guided by our team of educational specialists that include: Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists, Educational Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapy. Our full day program offers research-based curriculum that meets all of the CA state standards.
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