Porter Academy

Porter Academy is a nonsectarian special needs school located in Roswell, Georgia, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school has a total enrollment of 69 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5 to 1, which allows for individualized attention. The school is coeducational and offers full-day kindergarten, with classes held five days a week. The school day lasts seven hours, and the academic year includes 177 days. Porter Academy is affiliated with the State independent-school association and accepts voucher programs such as GA Special Needs SB-10. Financial aid is available to qualifying families. The school provides comprehensive learning support, including group speech-language, occupational, and music therapy for all students. Before- and after-care services are offered, with aftercare available until 5:45 pm at a cost of $10 per hour. The school has a library and supports students with various learning needs, including those with diagnoses and learner profiles typical of special education populations. Admissions testing is part of the application process, and families are encouraged to apply before the deadline for the 2024-2025 school year. The school has not published tuition costs, so contact the school directly for fee information. Porter Academy does not specify uniform requirements and does not support homeschooling. The school day begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m., with additional care options available. The school serves students with diverse needs, including those with multiple diagnoses, and implements individualized education plans (IEPs) or learning plans tailored to each student. Teachers are expected to have appropriate credentials, and progress is measured through ongoing assessments. Transitioning back to mainstream schools is possible, though specific procedures are not detailed. The school’s character emphasizes specialized support for students with special needs within a nonsectarian environment.