The SAIL class schedule is 8:45 am—3:45 pm Monday through Friday and before- and after-care is available. Students are eligible for enrollment if they are:

1) A resident of the District of Columbia, and
2) Within grade ranges offered.

SAIL Lower is currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact the principal for more details at SAIL-lower@wvsarts.org.

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School Tour Information:
To schedule a tour of our school please contact: Terry Bunton at 202-296-9100 ext.219.

SAIL works to address the needs of students with learning differences by providing creative learning environments. We have developed a specialized curriculum using the arts to help children learn in ways that match their learning styles, paying special attention to individual learning styles and specific need. Our focus is on developing the whole child, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

Studies demonstrate that children provided with a creative, flexible, and dynamic learning atmosphere engage more readily with the learning process and develop stronger problem-solving, comprehension, and life skills. Our students demonstrate the validity of this philosophy on a daily basis. Through the regular and comprehensive developmental assessments used to track student progress, we constantly refine each student's individual education profile and track the progress of our students.

At SAIL we not only address the needs of the child, we also make a special effort to reach out and support the parents by encouraging them to join in the learning process. Because we share a home with WVSA arts connection, our umbrella organization serving DC children and youth with special needs for over 25 years, we have access to a wealth of youth and family resources within our own buildings.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or
call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through
local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642
(relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Also, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, approved December 13, 1977
(DC Law 2-38: DC Official Code §2-1402.11 (2006), as amended) prohibits
discrimination on the basis of marital status, personal appearance, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities,
familial status, source of income, place of residence or business, genetic
information, matriculation, or political affiliation of any individual. To
file a complaint alleging discrimination on one of these bases, please
contact the District of Columbia's Office of Human Rights at (202) 727-3545.