Foundations Academy (Closed 2024)

Our students find success through intensive 1:1 intervention for learning/social problems.
Our goal is to help students overcome these challenges within one year, enabling them attend their schools of choice.
Our creative solutions include full day enrollment, part day attendance with dual enrollment in another school, or homeschool support options.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Year Founded
2009

Student Body

Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Foundations Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
2 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Laura Johnson

School Notes

  • Students work one to one with credentialed teachers for remediation of language based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Students who experience anxiety and frustration need a learning environment and curriculum methods tailored just for them. Foundational skills are improved along with academic skills. Foundational programs include Fast ForWord, Auditory Stimulation, Interactive Metronome, Cogmed. Reading development includes Wilson Reading, Stevenson, Lindamood Bell. Core curriculum is a combination of online/textbook/projects using K12 curriculum, fully accredited courses.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Foundations Academy?
The acceptance rate of Foundations Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Foundations Academy?
The application deadline for Foundations Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Foundations Academy located?
Foundations Academy is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other private schools located in Clairemont.

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