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Sandhills School - Columbia

Grades and ages

Grades 1-12

Enrollment

113 students

Student-teacher ratio

3:1; homerooms average 7 students

Tuition

Contact for pricing

Sandhills School students on campus

About Sandhills School - Columbia

Sandhills School is at 1500 Hallbrook Drive in southeast Columbia, off Garners Ferry Road. It opened in 1975 as Sandhills Academy and became Sandhills School in 2003. The program serves grades 1 through 12. It is an Orton-Gillingham Academy accredited instructional program and teacher-training center. The schoolwide ratio is 3:1. Homerooms average 7 students, and lower- and middle-school language training groups average 2. The 20-acre campus has three academic buildings, an arts and recreation center, a soccer field, a playground, walking trails, and a pond. The school day runs 8:15 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Aftercare runs until 5:30 p.m. Students come from about a 45-mile radius around Columbia.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Grades 1-12
  • Grades 1 through 12

Learning needs supported

  • Dyslexia
  • Dysgraphia
  • Dyscalculia

Specialties

  • Orton-Gillingham college-preparatory program
  • Grades 1-12 dyslexia day school

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Lower School (grades 1-5)
  • Middle School (grades 6-8)
  • High School (grades 9-12)
  • After-school tutoring and clubs
  • Aftercare
  • Summer skills programs

Programs

Programs at Sandhills School - Columbia

Other programs and supports

  • Lower School (grades 1-5)
  • Middle School (grades 6-8)
  • High School (grades 9-12)
  • After-school tutoring and clubs
  • Aftercare
  • Summer skills programs

School facts

Practical details for families

School Day
5.6 hours
School Year
175 days
Student Body
Coed
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian

Accreditation and licensing

  • Orton-Gillingham Academy (instructional program and teacher training)

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Contact for pricing

  • Private tuition
  • Financial aid

Enrollment

113 students

Visit us

Location and directions

Map

Physical address

1500 Hallbrook Drive, Columbia, SC 29209

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sandhills School - Columbia

What grades does Sandhills serve?

Sandhills serves grades 1 through 12: Lower School 1-5, Middle School 6-8, and High School 9-12.

Who is the school designed for?

Bright students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia who need Orton-Gillingham instruction in a college-preparatory setting.

What are the school hours?

All divisions run 8:15 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Aftercare is available until 5:30 p.m.

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