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National Children's Center - NW Campus

Private | 1-12 | 29 students

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“We are best known for therapeutic services.”

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Washington's National Children's Center - NW Campus is a private school serving 29 students in grades 1-12. It is coed.

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Transportation provided for special education students

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Coed

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Year-round/rolling admissions

Does not accept vouchers

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Situated in an inner city neighborhood. The median home value is $386,500. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,250.

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Last modified November 20, 2012

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Foreign languages spoken by school staff	Spanish
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Language learning

Foreign languages taught	Sign language
Foreign languages spoken by staff	Spanish

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School basics

School start time	8:45 am
School end time	3:00 pm
School Leader's name	LaChonda Ellerby
Best ways for parents to contact the school	Phone
Gender	Coed
Is there an application process?	Yes

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students	Autism Multiple disabilities Other health impairments Specific learning disabilities Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught	Sign language

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff	Spanish
Transportation provided for students by the school / district	Transportation provided for special education students only
School facilities	Auditorium Cafeteria Computer Gym Library Playground

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Sports

Boys sports	Basketball Soccer Special Olympics Tennis Track Volleyball
Girls sports	Basketball Cheerleading Soccer Special Olympics Tennis Track Volleyball

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Dress Code	Neither uniforms nor dress code
More from this school	We have a parent resource room and encourage full participation of parents. Parents are able to coordinate special activities for the school. The district provides transportation.

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