About
Bayhill is a small, supportive school for students in grades 7-12 who learn differently.
Our students are bright, curious young people who may have struggled to thrive in traditional school settings because of dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or other learning differences. Some simply need a smaller, more personalized environment where teachers have the time and expertise to understand how they learn.
At Bayhill, students are known as individuals. Small classes, specialized instruction, embedded accommodations, and strong relationships with teachers give students the support they need while continuing to challenge them academically. Just as importantly, students become more confident in who they are as learners and better able to advocate for what they need.
Bayhill students often have learning disabilities, including the following:
Specific Learning Disability:
Students with specific learning disabilities may experience challenges in one or more academic areas despite having the intellectual ability to understand complex ideas and engage meaningfully with grade-level material. Learning disabilities can affect skills such as:
- Reading: word recognition, decoding, comprehension, and/or fluency
- Math: calculation, number sense, and/or mathematical reasoning
- Written language: spelling, mechanics, organization, and/or written expression
Learning disabilities and related challenges may include:
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Attention difficulties (ADD, ADHD)
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Disorders of visual processing
- Language disorders
- Executive functioning difficulties
Mild Mental Health Needs
Not every student who thrives at Bayhill has a diagnosed learning disability. Some students benefit from a smaller, more personalized school environment because other factors have made learning in a traditional setting difficult.
- Medical issues that may affect speed of processing or memory
- School-related anxiety
- Mild depression
Autism Level 1
Bayhill was not specifically designed as a program for autistic students; however, some students with Autism Level 1 diagnosis find that our small classes, predictable environment, and individualized approach are a good fit. Some of these students may also be twice exceptional (2e), with areas of significant strength alongside learning or support needs.
Because Bayhill does not provide intensive behavioral or social-skills programming and does not offer 1:1 classroom aides, admission is considered individually to ensure that we can appropriately support each student.