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Academics

Student and teacher signing in an ASL class at Bayhill School, a private school for students with learning differences.

At Bayhill, we know that being a capable student and struggling in school can exist at the same time. Our academic program is designed for students who learn differently, combining meaningful academic challenge with the individualized instruction and support students need to succeed. 

Small classes allow teachers to know their students well, adjust instruction, and provide support without lowering expectations. As students strengthen their academic skills and take on increasingly complex work, they also become more confident in themselves as learners- learning to advocate for what they need, think critically, and take greater ownership of their education. 

We see education as an investment not only in a student's success today, but in the life they are building beyond Bayhill. The skills, strategies, self-knowledge, and confidence students develop here are meant to serve them long after they leave our classrooms.