Raskob Learning Institute
Click here for a 2007-2008 registration form.
Raskob Day School Admissions
For 2008-2009 admissions procedures, click here or download an application form.
Raskob Day School serves students with academic difficulties in elementary and middle school programs. Students are accepted in grades 3 through 8 who are of average or above average intelligence and whose processing difficulties make it problematic for them to learn within a regular classroom or school setting. We also accept applications for 2nd grade. However, we are a needs based school. On a review of qualified applicants, we will advise you on the viability of establishing an additional grade.
Raskob students meet the criteria for determining the existence of a specific learning disability. Specifically, a child is determined to have a learning disability if:
1) The child does not achieve commensurate with his or her age and learning ability levels; and2) Evaluation indicates that the child has a severe discrepancy between achievement and intellectual ability in one or more of the following areas:
- Oral expression
- Basic reading skills
- Math reasoning
- Written expresssion
- Math calculation
Parents who wish to enroll their child follow the application and admissions process described in our Admissions Procedures. Students are enrolled for the full academic year. This is a dual commitment to the student on the part of the parents and the school staff. In reviewing applications and test results for placement in the Day School, some factors taken into consideration are:
1. Age: The age range for acceptance is 6 through 15. Please note that Raskob will only be able to offer an early elementary grade (2nd) if a minimum number of qualified applicants is received. It is imperative that there be an adequate peer group for our students at every grade level.
2. Grade Placement: Individual educational programming is part of Raskob Day School. Small groups are formed within the classroom according to individual educational needs. The basis for forming these groups is the functional academic level of each individual student. Grade placement follows the normal progression. Once a student is enrolled, retention or "skipping a grade" are not parts of our policy.
3. Behavior: Raskob Day School does not accept students with moderate-to-severe behavior or emotional problems.
4. Family Participation: Special programming requires not only the child's presence at school, but also family involvement. As we share a responsibility with you in promoting the total development of the child, it is absolutely essential for parents/guardians to attend individual and group parent conferences and meetings, as well as to support the school activities.
Confidentiality of Information
All information concerning you child's academic and psychological records and progress reports is confidential under Federal and State laws (Public Laws 94-142 and 93-380) and California Laws, Chapter 1229, States of 1974.) These reports may not be distributed to any professional or other persons who are not a Raskob Institute/Day School staff member without the written consent, in advance, by the parents or legal guardians of the child, under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, except by court order.
