Fast Facts

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  Mission

  Jemicy School educates talented and bright students with dyslexia or other related language-based learning differences by addressing both their intellectual strengths and their learning needs.
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  Founded: 1973

  As one of the first schools in the country to educate students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, the school has grown into an internationally recognized leader in it’s field.
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  Grades Served: 1-12

  A tradition at the Lower and Middle School, grades are replaced by letters spelling out the name "JEMICY". JE is grades 1-3. M is grade 4. I is grade 5. Star is grade 6 (The star is the dot on the "i"). C is grade 7. Y is grade 8.
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  Enrollment: 450 students

  440 students. Lower School has 80 students, Middle School has 135 students, and Upper School has 225 students, 21 of which are enrolled in Upper School Prep.
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  Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 4:1

  Our teachers know our students. A larger faculty allows for the individualized instruction that unique learners require and the results are undeniable.
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  Class Size: 2-12 Students

  Small classes are a hallmark of a Jemicy education. Beginning with  skills classes of 2-3 students in the lower grades, students gain independence as they move to larger classes in higher grades.
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  Tuition Assistance: 36% of Student Body

  Tuition assistance is an essential tool for ensuring that Jemicy remains a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence for all students.The average award per family is $18,800.
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  Technology: 1:1 Chromebook Program

  In addition to providing Chromebooks for each student, we provide the latest digital resources and tools to support our unique learners. Dedicated curriculum and expert tech support ensure students are prepared to successfully navigate digital life.
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  Average Faculty Tenure: 16 Years

  A combination of experienced faculty who have spent decades developing their expertise combined with new, dynamic teachers (many of whom were once students here!) creates the ideal environment for both students and employees.
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  Student College Attendance: 95%

  The recent graduating class received acceptances to 113 distinct college and universities, most with multiple acceptances to choose from and many with significant merit scholarships.
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  Endowment: $30 Million

  Jemicy’s future is bright with a solid financial foundation to support our mission in an increasingly complex environment.
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  Diversity: 24% Students of Color

  As a school that is made up of neurodiverse students, we understand that our strengths are in our differences. We are committed to every community member feeling a true sense of belonging.
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  Campus: 140 acres

  Learning often takes place outside the classroom with students on both campuses utilizing the woods, streams, fields, trails, and other spaces essential for hands-on learning.
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  Yearly Arts Events: 12 Performing & Visual Art Shows

  Our highly creative student body is immersed in the arts at all grade levels with a robust offering of opportunities to showcase their award-winning talents at dance recitals, musicals, plays, art shows, fashion shows, and more.
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  Athletics: 9 Sports Offerings in both Upper and Middle School

  Offerings at the Upper School include traditional competitive sports (member of the MIAA Conference) as well as options like rock climbing and fencing. The Middle School also has 9 options which include wrestling and martial arts.
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  Unique electives: 65

  Upper School students thrive in the wide variety of electives that allow for a level of discovery and exploration not found at most schools. From woodworking to fashion design, from public speaking to Industrial Design: Kinetic Sculpture Race–our classes go beyond the ordinary!