FAQ

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• What population do you serve?

  Our students, having been diagnosed with specific, language-based learning disabilities:
  
  

  • Require a smaller, more individualized, and supportive learning environment in order to achieve their potential.
  • May have attentional or executive functioning vulnerabilities.
  • Struggle with age-appropriate reading, writing, and language development.
  • Have average to above-average intelligence.
  • Are from all five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey.

• What ages do you serve?

  The Churchill School is an independent K-12 coeducational college preparatory day school.

   

• What Related Services do you provide?

  Students at Churchill are able to receive Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Counseling. Churchill has a large staff of additional specialists who provide support for our students, including:

  
  

  • Literacy and Math Specialists
  • Technology Integration Specialists
  • College Guidance Counselors

  
  Churchill is not able to offer Physical Therapy.  In addition, our speech and language pathologists will refer to outside therapists if articulation therapy is required.

• How many students are in each class?

  Classes range from 8 students in our youngest grades to 13 students in the upper grades.  All classes have two teachers.

   

• In which grades do you anticipate openings?

  We anticipate space for students to join us in grades, K-9th Grades, in September 2023. Space in 5th-8th grades is extremely limited.
  

• What is the Annual Tuition? Is there financial assistance available?

  Tuition for 2022-2023 will be $67,500.
  
  IMPORTANT NOTE:
  
  The Churchill School is transitioning to a fully independent school model. Churchill has started a multi-year process to phase out our acceptance of public funding. All new families with students enrolling in Churchill for the first time in September 2020 or later will sign private enrollment contracts. 
  
  Financial Assistance is available to all new families. Click here for more financial assistance information.

• How long do students typically stay at Churchill?

  A student’s length of stay is highly dependent on the individual learner.  Churchill is committed to preparing students for their future educational endeavors, no matter at what age or what level of ongoing support.

   

• Do Churchill graduates attend college?

  Our High School program is a rigorous, college preparatory, Regents program.  Our graduates are admitted to and attend competitive colleges, guided by an outstanding College Guidance Program.

• Is Churchill’s curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards?

  Yes.  Our modified curriculum aligns with the Common Core.  
  IMPORTANT NOTE:
  
  Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, The Churchill School will to transition to a fully independent school model. As a result, students will not be required to take the New York State ELA, Math, and Science tests that begin in 3rd grade.  In addition, high school students will have the option to take or not take Regents Examinations.

• Does The Churchill School administer educational testing?

  No. We are happy to refer you to trusted professionals who can complete a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation.  Contact us at admissions@churchillschoolnyc.org or (212) 722-0610 ext. 2107.
  

• Does Churchill offer summer programs?

  Churchill is a 10-month school and is not able to accommodate students who are mandated to be educated year-round.
  
  

  Are you looking for a summer camp with a literacy component? If so, then check out Camp Churchill.

• Does Churchill offer busing?

  Busing is provided through the Department of Education if the student is approved for specialized transportation on his/her IEP.  We do not offer private busing.  

• Who can I contact for more information?

  Email:

  
  

  admissions@churchillschoolnyc.org

  
  

  Phone: (212) 722-0610 ext. 2107

   
  Schedule a call with us here!