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Education and Day Treatment Programs - Savio School

The Savio School is an on-grounds educational program approved by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. The program operates year round and offers services five days per week, with a weekly total of 30 hours. The program provides special education services, a combination of individualized and group activities, computer skills, and work toward GED or high school diploma. The program prepares youth for reintegration into public schools or alternatives, and supports post-secondary enrollment. The capacity to provide copies of transcripts, diplomas, IEPs, and GED "pretests scores" upon request and at the time of discharge from the program is required.

SAVIO SCHOOL - OUR BELIEFS

• All students can learn.
• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• A safe and supportive learning environment promotes student achievement.
• Effective collaboration and communication with families as partners in the education of their children is essential to the success of our school system.
• The success of our school depends on the commitment of all staff to high quality standards, expectations, and performances.
• The development of a caring school community is a priority for our school system.

Description

The Savio School provides year-round education and related services within a therapeutic milieu. Program components include:

• Assessment
• Regular Education Services
• Special Education Services
• Weekly, Individualized Behavior Planning
• Life Skills Training
• Instruction in Core Academic Areas
• Experiential Electives
• Recreation and Community Experiences
• GED Pre-testing and Preparation
• Guidance and Education Planning Services
• Transitional Services

Program Hours and Client Capacity

Savio provides a year-round school schedule. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. (except on Wednesdays - the student day ends at 1:30). The regular school year includes 176 days of direct instruction. The summer school program is approximately 59 days in length. Savio's goal is to maintain a classroom staff: student ratio of 2:12. Some classes will be smaller or larger due to varying needs of students (i.e. classes which contain students who are functioning at a lower level and need more individual assistance may have a ratio of 2:8; higher functioning classrooms may have a ratio of 2:15).

Curriculum and Instruction

Goal: To provide high interest, academically challenging, standards-based educational services that allows students the opportunity to succeed in the school setting.

Objectives:

• Teachers will utilize a multidisciplinary approach which incorporates various methodologies and a continuum of services.
• Teachers will provide instructional activities that address the student's specific emotional, learning and social needs.
• Teachers will provide remedial, enrichment, and/or independent study programs for students who have special needs.
• Teachers will ensure each student receives instruction in the four core areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies each day (unless otherwise determined at an educational staffing).
• Recreation Coordinator and the education team will design and implement physical health and well-being curriculum.
• Teachers will provide GED preparation and/or college exam preparation for those students seeking this instruction.
• Teachers will provide a variety of community experiences which supplement instruction and rewards student's for positive behaviors and attitudes.
• Teachers will incorporate multicultural activities into existing curriculum.
• Teachers will incorporate vocational and life skills activities into existing curriculum.
• Teachers will incorporate social skills training and problem solving activities into existing curriculum.
• All students will be required to complete homework assignments in each core class.

Staff

The Savio education department maintains a teacher and an education counselor for every twelve students. Teachers provide direct instruction and are responsible for the implementation of all individualized education plans. Education counselors are assigned to the classrooms to assist with behavior management and academic instructional activities. School social workers act as liaisons between families and the school. They also work closely with teachers and education counselors to implement clinical interventions for students who are struggling in the classroom.

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