Academics
Dyslexia Support
Lakeview Academy is steadfastly committed to excellence in the personal growth and academic development of today’s student. Guided by this mission, The Keystone Program offers a unique learning opportunity for students with mild language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia.
As a school, we believe an essential part of our students’ long-term educational success is thoughtful consideration of their future academic journey. The goal of The Keystone Program is to provide our students with the tools and support they need to be successful both now and in the years to come.
A Program for mild learning differences
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A Commitment to Partnership
A keystone is the final and apex element placed in an archway, uniting and magnifying the strength of the individual components in the structure. In much the same way, The Keystone Program at Lakeview Academy represents the coming together of persons and their gifts with the singular goal of more effectively supporting the learning needs of today’s students.
When families entrust Lakeview with the education of their children, we commit to working in partnership to love, support, and cultivate the growth of each child.
An intentional approach to the formative years
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Now Enrolling 1st-5th Grades
For the 2025-26 school year.
Middle School expansion as early as 2026-27.
Keystone Learning Environment
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Classroom Design
All Keystone classrooms are designed with our students in mind. From the furniture to sound mitigation to paint colors, all decisions were made in consultation with an occupational therapist to maximize the learning environment for our students.
Auditory and visual inputs are managed through a minimalist approach and lighting is softened. Movement opportunities through flexible seating and engagement are provided to students throughout their day.
Program Highlights
- Class sizes maximum of 5-6 students per class
- Reading and writing instruction led by Orton-Gillingham trained educators
- Math instruction led by educators trained in Level 1 Multi-Sensory Math
- Movement curriculum developed and led by occupational therapists
Sample Schedule
- 90 Minutes of Reading and Writing*
- 60 Minutes of Multi-Sensory Math*
- 30 Minute Movement Class (twice per week)
- Lunch and recess with all grade-level peers
- Direct Handwriting instruction daily
- Weekly participation in Art, Library,
- Music/Drama, PE, Science, Social Studies,
- Technology/Innovation with homeroom peers
*Denotes small group instruction.
Tuition and Affordability
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Tuition Options
Tuition Payment Options Tuition Payment Amount Deposit Amount** One-Time Payment $29,950.00 $29,950.00 $1,000.00 Two Payments* $32,945.00 $16,472.50 $1,000.00 Monthly* $33,478.11 $2,789.84 $1,000.00 *Availability of payment plans may vary based on time contract is signed.
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Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (SB10)
What is SB10 and who is eligible?SB10 (State Bill 10), also known as the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS), is a scholarship funded by the State that provides students in Georgia who have a special education eligibility under IDEA to use the funds the district would have received from the state to pay for tuition at an authorized, participating private school. This potentially applies to any student with an active IEP or 504 plan.
To read more about SB10, please click here.
What private schools are approved?There is a list provided by the state (and updated annually) for parents to utilize when looking at private school options. You can find the list by clicking here.
How can I find out my child’s SB10 award letter and amount?Parents can use the SB10 Calculator and enter their child’s information to generate their SB10 Award Letter. The SB10 calculator can be found by clicking here.
What do parents have to do to receive SB10 funds?Parents who opt to utilize SB10 funds will be required to come to their chosen approved and participating private school once a quarter to sign the back of the SB10 check. All SB10 checks are sent directly to the participating private school.
Helpful Links for Georgia SB10:
Need help navigating the process or have questions regarding Georgia SB10?- Please contact Kelly Fields at kelly.fields@lakeviewacademy.org for Georgia SB10 questions and information.
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Georgia Promise Scholarship
What is the Georgia Promise Scholarship?
Georgia Promise Scholarship Program is aimed to empower families to pursue exceptional educational programs through nonpublic schooling, including private school. Should eligible families choose to leave public school (or forgo attending as a new kindergartener) to participate, the Georgia Promise Scholarship will allow families to use funds for private school tuition and fees.
How does it work?
Eligibility- Family resides in the attendance zone of a school listed on the Governor's Office of Student Achievement list of lower-performing public schools.
- Student is currently enrolled in a Georgia public school for two consecutive semesters or entering Kindergarten.
Application - The online application portal opens in early 2025. Initial funding will be available on or after July 1, 2025.
Award - $6,500 per student for the 2025-2026 academic year. Up to a 5% administrative fee may apply.
Resources for parents:- Eligible Attendance Zones list
- Family Handbook
- Program Regulations
- Georgia Promise Scholarship Website
- Hall County and Gainesville City attendance zones
FAQS:
1. If a student lives in an eligible attendance zone, but does not currently attend that school, are they still eligible?
Yes. A student does not have to attend the listed public school to qualify; simply residing in the attendance zone qualifies a family. For example, an elementary student residing in a low-performing high school zone would qualify.
2. If a student qualifies for the Georgia Promise Scholarship is it dependent on the school staying on the eligible attendance zone lists?
No. Once a student qualifies and receives the scholarship, the student will keep the scholarship for the following years regardless of the attendance zone school's performance.
For any additional questions, please contact:
Kim Cottrell, Admissions Director
kim.cottrell@lakeviewacademy.org
Wade Hanse, Assistant Head of School
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Admissions Process
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Contact Information
For more information contact:
Kim Cottrell, Admissions Director
770-531-2602
kim.cottrell@lakeviewacademy.org
Kelly Fields, The Keystone Program Director
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FAQs
Do you offer financial aid/tuition assistance?Georgia Special needs scholarship (SB10) - see information above for more details.
Georgia GOAL Scholarship (need based) - see information above for more details.When is the best time to start the admission process?Lakeview Academy accepts applications year round. We encourage you to begin the application process as early as possible for the following academic year to secure your space in the class.
Click here for additional Lakeview Academy admission FAQs.
Meet the Keystone Program Faculty and Staff
Kelly Fields, M.Ed., Ed.S. is a veteran Special Educator, with 20 years of teaching and administrative experience in the public-school setting. She served and supported students with varying levels of needs and disabilities in her 20 years of public school teaching and leadership roles. She has served our Lower School as a Learning Support Teacher since 2022 and is humbled by the opportunity to lead and serve our students and teachers in the Keystone Program this Fall. Recently, she successfully completed her Level 1 Multi-Sensory Math training under the tutelage of Marilyn Zecker, CALT.
Questions?
For more information contact Kim Cottrell, Admissions Director at 770-531-2602 or
Kelly Fields, The Keystone Program Director by clicking on the links below.
Kelly Fields, The Keystone Program Director by clicking on the links below.
Lakeview Academy is a private, coeducational day school for students in preschool through 12th grade, located in Gainesville, GA minutes off I-985/Hwy 365.
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