The Joseph Sams School

The Joseph Sams School is a nonsectarian special needs school located in Fayetteville, Georgia. It serves children from age 3 (UG) through preschool (PK), with a total enrollment of 49 students. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 4.5 to 1, supporting individualized attention for each child. The school does not offer kindergarten, and there is no kindergarten day program. The school day lasts 6.5 hours, and students attend for 173 days each year. The school is situated in a large suburban area and is coeducational. Tuition varies depending on the program and the level of support needed for each child; the school offers financial aid and participates in the Georgia special needs voucher program (SB-10). Admissions testing is part of the application process, but specific application deadlines are not published. The school has a library and does not support homeschooling. The Joseph Sams School is not affiliated with any religious organization, and faith is not part of its curriculum. It is designed specifically to support students with special needs, including those with various diagnoses and learner profiles, although specific diagnoses served are not listed. The school implements individualized learning plans, such as IEPs, and employs credentialed teachers. Progress is measured through assessments, but details are not provided. The school does not specify whether students can transition back to mainstream schools. It does not have information about uniforms or before- and after-school care.