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The Joseph Sams School

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  • We are so thrilled our son has the opportunity to attend The Joseph Sams School.

  • This school is wonderful! The best special needs school in the Atlanta Metro...

  • Incredible staff! My son has Down syndrome and has made huge gains at JSS.

  • Great caring staff! My grandson is autistic and is showing great improvement...

 

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Posted March 29, 2011
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We are so thrilled our son has the opportunity to attend The Joseph Sams School. He started attending when he was only 11 months old and is about to turn 4 years old. I know that he would never be able to achieve the things he is doing now if not for the dedicated staff. The atmosphere of the school is so positive and all the kids feel safe there. The parents feel comfortable coming and going and seeing what their kids are up to. There is also a great support system for parents. Many of the teachers and aides have special needs children themselves and there is so much accountability we never have to worry about our child being treated badly. I wish every special needs child and family had access to a school like The Joseph Sams School.
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This school is wonderful! The best special needs school in the Atlanta Metro Area! My son who was born as a preemie and needed extra assistance. The Joseph Sams School was recommended. As an educator myself I was quite impressed with the quality of the academics, and the high quality care of the special needs care.
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Incredible staff! My son has Down syndrome and has made huge gains at JSS.
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Great caring staff! My grandson is autistic and is showing great improvement since attending this school

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Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 44%
Black 28% 40%
Asian 4% 2%
Hispanic 3% 10%
Two or more races 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
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280 Brandywine Blvd
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