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Saint Dominic's 853 School Learn More About Our School Our Mission Our Philosophy Our Dedicated Staff General Information Our Educational Standards Special Events o Fun Run o School Garden o Extended School Year o Art Projects o Graduation o Career Day o Reading Program o Visit by the Nature Center o Science Fair General Information School hours: 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM for students 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for staff The School Year: The school operates a 10-month program (Sept.-June) and an extended 6 week summer program (July - August) Hours of Instruction: Grades K-6: 5 hours (exclusive of lunch) Grades 7-8: 5.5 hours (exclusive of lunch) Staffing Ratio: 8:1:1, 6:1:1 Any number combination of classes at 8:1:1 and 6:1:1 will be permitted with the specification that the capacity will not exceed 80 school-age students with disabilities. Capacity: 80 School-Age Students with Disabilities Primary Disabilities Served: Emotionally Disabled, Multiply Disabled, Other Health Impaired Speech, Language, and Occupational Therapy: Provided according to the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Counseling: All students receive Counseling which is provided by the school psychologist or social worker. Physical Therapy: some students receive Physical Therapy which is provided by their local school district. Special Areas of Instruction include: Art, Music, Reading, Language, and Physical Education, Library Media Center, Computer Room, Music Room, Art Room, Gymnasium, Science Laboratory (Portable) Staff includes: Science Teacher, Foreign Language Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, ArtTeacher P/T, Music Teacher P/T, Reading Specialist P/T, Consultant. Supporting Districts: Ardsley, Clarkstown, Cornwall, Dobbs Ferry, East Ramapo, Edgemont, Elmsford, Greenwood Lake, Irvington, Monroe- Woodbury, Nanuet, New Rochelle, NYC, North Rockland, Pearl River, Ramapo Central, Scarsdale, South Orangetown, Tuckahoe, Yonkers. Demographics: 20% Female, 80% Male, 55% White, 20% Hispanic, 18% Black, 7% Asian On campus, Blauvelt, NY For more information, contact: Raymond J. Alonso Acting Principal Saint Dominic's School 845-359-3400 ext. 244 © 2004-2005 Saint Dominic's Home. All rights reserved.