Empowering students with language-based learning differences
Profile of a Siena Student
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Student Profile
Different Learning Profiles: Individualized Paths To Success
The Siena School, serving grades 3-12 in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Oakton, Virginia, welcomes inquiries about students with a range of learning differences. Our admissions process considers each student's strengths, learning profile, academic needs, and the supports necessary for success.
Aligned with our mission, we serve students with average to above-average cognitive ability (IQ 90+) and/or twice exceptional (2E) learners who experience academic difficulties.
Wondering whether Siena can support your child’s learning profile?
Understanding Siena's Scope of Support
Siena’s specific teaching model and curriculum may not be suitable for all students who learn differently. We want to be transparent about the students our program is designed to support. Our admissions process considers each student's learning profile and support needs, and we cannot provide programming that falls outside our educational model.
Students with the following learning profiles may be better served by other models that have the expertise to meet their specific needs:
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance
- Complex Social/Communication challenges requiring direct speech and language services
- Nonverbal Learning Disorders
- History and/or diagnosis of behavioral or conduct challenges
Unsure if Siena matches your learner's needs? Let's talk it through together. Our admissions team is here to help you navigate your options — even if Siena isn't the final answer, we're always happy to offer guidance and help point you toward the right educational path.
Diversity at Siena
Siena’s commitment to diversity is consistent with our focus on serving students with diverse learning styles. Siena encourages applications from students of all backgrounds. Only by maintaining a diverse school community can we provide the richest possible learning experience for our students. The Siena School applies all policies and procedures, including admissions, equally to all students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
