Lakemary Center

President: Bill Craig, Ph.D.

School Type: Private K-12 for children with multiple dev. disabilities

Founded: 1969

Ages/Grades: K-12

School Setting: 32-acre campus in rural community

School Size: 100 students

Classroom Size: Varies

Student/Teacher Ratio: 3:1 (average)

Tuition: $28,000 annually (basic school year + extended summer term)

Departments:

Lakemary School is operated by Lakemary Center, Inc. - a facility which serves both children and adults of all ages with developmental disabilities

Curriculum:

Curriculum focuses on functional life skills, independent living along with core academics

Percentage of Graduating Class: 100%

Support Services: Individual and group psychotherapy, behavior therapy, music and art therapy, occupational and speech therapy, vocational training and adaptive physical education

Camp Programs: Yes

After School Programs: Yes

Computer Capabilities:

Computers in all classrooms, with smartboard integration in some classrooms

School Clubs:

Job Club, Scouts

Admissions Requirements:

Students are referred by local and regional school districts. Through the Interstate Compact, residential students who live on Lakemary campus year round are considered students of the local school district, and, as such, are funded at Lakemary School through a contractual agreement with the local Paola, Kansas school district.

Mission Statement: To provide choices and opportunities for persons with special needs to grow and develop in order to maximize the freedom and control they can bring to their lives.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

All children deserve and should be provided opportunities for learning and independent living. Lakemary understands the needs of those we serve - and strives to maximize opportunities for people to reach beyond their disabilities.

School History: Lakemary began in 1969 by the Ursuline Sisters in Paola, KS in response to a need demonstrated by parents and community residents for a residential school in order for children with mental retardation to thrive.

Notes/School Information:

Lakemary Center operates a unique psychiatric residential treatment center for children who have developmental disabilities and concurrent psychiatric disorders. Learning opportunities at Lakemary's on-campus year round school are provided by full time credentialed staff. Treatment services are coordinated across settings 24/7 achieving an extraordinarily high degree of consistency. Many of the children that attend Lakemary school have experienced abuse and/or neglect. Lakemary has developed a range of effective interventions for these children.