Educational programming at LDFDS is State-Approved and teachers are certified in Special Education.
An individualized educational plan (IEP) is developed for each student and short-term objectives are reviewed 8 times a year.
Students receive 4 report cards and 4 progress reports. Parents are expected to attend at least 3 formal conferences a year.
The Lorraine D. Foster Day School provides an educational program that meets the sending school's requirements for high school graduation.
It is the school's mission to empower students, enabling them to function as competent, responsible individuals who possess the ability to enrich their own lives and to contribute to the betterment of the world-at-large.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lorraine D Foster Day School?
The application deadline for Lorraine D Foster Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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