Salem School vs. The Diener School
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School Overview
Overview
The Maryland Salem Children's Trust, Inc., provides a home, family, counseling and education to children who have been abused, neglected abandoned.
Set against a backdrop of old-growth cherry, maple, pine and oak trees in the Appalachians and bordered by exquisite Meadow Mountain and pristine state forest in beautiful Garrett County, Salem is a haven for children who have experienced repeated trauma at a young age.
It is a sanctuary whose mission is to glorify God and respect His creation through promoting reconciliation and peace in a world of broken promises and failed responsibilities.
From its humble beginnings in a single residence nearly three decades ago to the nine structures now in use and a complete range of therapeutic services, Salem has grown steadily through divine guidance and the help of a world-wide network of friends.
In its almost-three decades it has served 400 children between the ages of six and 18.
The Diener School is a one-of-a-kind school, grounded in providing a high-quality education that considers the whole child. Each student is recognized as an individual who brings with him/her strengths and challenges that are unique.
Diener recognizes this individuality when addressing learning needs and creating customized growth opportunities.
Grades Offered
8-12
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Learning Differences, Sensory Processing Disorders, Expressive and Receptive Speech Delays, Executive Functioning and Attention Challenges, Social Skill Delays
Year Founded
n/a
2007
Students Body
Total Students
18 students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
3
Grade 2 Students
-
5
Grade 3 Students
-
10
Grade 4 Students
-
15
Grade 5 Students
2
17
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
5
Grade 8 Students
4
14
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Grade 10 Students
5
-
Grade 11 Students
2
-
Grade 12 Students
2
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
18 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 10 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$54,700
Admissions Director
n/a
Lois MCCabe
Admissions Associate
n/a
Alicia Evers