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“Designed for students requiring a life-centered approach to education.”

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Charlotte's Philips Academy is a private school serving 20 students in grades 5-12.  It is coed. 
 
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I am a parent of a student who has been a student since 2008. Since my child started attending Philips Academy he has learned so much in a special settings that helps children with learning disabilities succeed. It also is a great school because it focuses on Life Skills which will help your child succeed in life after graduation. I am pleased with how much my son has learned and his self confidence since starting at Philips Academy has improved and he would not be the young man he is today if it was not for the assistance our family received from Philips Academy wonderful staff. The staff at Philips Academy care about seeing the children succeed and make progress that will help them succeed after they leave Philips Academy. Again, Philips Academy has really been a great partner for the past few years in helping our son learn in a special way that enables him to be and become a vital person in our community. Please if you have a special needs child consider having your child attend Philips Academy it will be a life changing experience for you and your child.
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Special staff resources available to students	Art teacher(s) Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s) Music teacher(s) Special education coordinator
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Specific academic themes or areas of focus	Special education
Level of special education programming offered	Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students	Autism Cognitive disability Other health impairments Significant developmental delay Specific learning disabilities Speech and language impairments
Extra learning resources offered	Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students	Special education coordinator

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Staff resources available to students	Art teacher(s) Music teacher(s)
School facilities	Art room Performance stage

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students	Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
School facilities	Access to sports fields Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

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School start time	8:15 am
School end time	3:15 pm
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Best ways for parents to contact the school	Email Phone
Gender	Coed
Boarding options	Day school
Is there an application process?	Yes
Fax number	(704) 365-4508

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Instructional and/or curriculum models used Don't understand these terms?	Adult education Direct instruction Multi-aged
Specific academic themes or areas of focus Don't understand these terms?	Service learning Special education Vocational education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered Don't understand these terms?	No
Level of special education programming offered	Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students	Autism Cognitive disability Other health impairments Significant developmental delay Specific learning disabilities Speech and language impairments
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered	None

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Staff resources available to students	Art teacher(s) Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s) Music teacher(s) Special education coordinator
Extra learning resources offered	Career/college counseling Counseling Differentiated learning programs Remediation
School facilities	Access to sports fields Art room Computer lab Internet access Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium") Performance stage

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Parent involvement	Attend parent nights Chaperone school trips Join PTO/PTA Organize cultural events Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.) Present special topics during curricular units
More from this school	Philips Academy focuses on educating students with complex language, learning and/or cognitive disabilities, as well as autism spectrum disorders or developmental disabilities. Our program utilizes a well-researched curriculum that provides a unique combination of evidence-based practices, remediation, practical instruction, life skills and community-based application.

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Tuition range for the 2013-2014 school year	$17000 - $19000
Vouchers accepted	No
Financial aid offered	Yes. School-based aid Outside scholarships Tax credits

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3115 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
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Phone: (704) 365-4533

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