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Pathway School develops resilient children in a non-traditional educational setting by giving them skills and strategies to support their unique academic, social, and spiritual growth.
The school welcomes students in grades 2 through 8.
We are a private, faith-based, non-profit 501c3, WASC-accredited school in Laguna Hills, California, part of the greater Orange County community.
Our community is built on three core values: Respect, Responsibility, and Ready to Learn.We help each child build confidence and independence through academics, social skills, self-advocacy, and faith.
A 10:1 student-teacher ratio means every child is known and supported. Multi-sensory instruction reaches students in more than one way, and on-site occupational therapy, speech support, and a licensed family therapist round out a connected team under one roof.
Pathway School is a private, faith-based school in Laguna Hills, California, welcoming neurodivergent students in grades 2 through 8. At the heart of everything we do is a clear purpose: ...morePathway School develops resilient children in a non-traditional educational setting by giving them skills and strategies to support their unique academic, social, and spiritual growth.What makes Pathway different starts in the classroom. With a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, every child is genuinely known by the adults around them. Teachers have the time and space to notice how each student learns best, then build instruction around real understanding rather than a one-size-fits-all pace. Multi-sensory instruction is woven throughout the day, so lessons reach students through sight, sound, movement, and touch, not just a textbook and a lecture.Support at Pathway reaches beyond academics. On-site occupational therapy helps students build the focus, coordination, and self-regulation skills that make learning possible. Speech support is available right on campus, and a licensed family therapist is part of the community, giving families and children a trusted resource for the social and emotional side of growing up. Because these supports live under one roof, students move through their day with a connected team of adults who share the same goals.Faith is a quiet, steady presence in the life of the school. It shapes how we treat one another, how we talk about challenges, and how we celebrate progress. Children learn that struggle is part of growth and that they are capable of far more than they might first believe.Families often tell us that Pathway is the first place their child has felt understood. Students who once dreaded school begin to raise their hands, make friends, and take pride in what they can do. That change does not happen by accident. It comes from small classes, skilled and caring staff, and a belief that every child deserves a place where they can grow with confidence. Pathway School is where every child has a place to bloom. Families interested in learning more are warmly invited to reach out and see the difference for themselves. hide
We offer student scholarships up to 50% depending upon the information provided in the application
Admissions Director
Kate VanDeCar
Admissions Associate
Alexis Morgan
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Executive Functioning Classes
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesBible Classes
Cooking ClassesDrama Classes
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Occupational TherapySpeech Therapy
School Notes
School Mascot: Conqueror
Pathway School is a private, faith-based, non-profit 501c3
school in Laguna Hills, California, welcoming neurodivergent
students in grades 2 through 8. As a WASC-accredited school in the
greater Orange County community, Pathway offers families a
non-traditional educational setting where children who learn
differently can grow with confidence.Our purpose guides everything
we do: Pathway School develops resilient children in a
non-traditional educational setting by giving them skills and
strategies to support their unique academic, social, and spiritual
growth. That work rests on three core values that shape daily life
on campus: Respect, Responsibility, and Ready to Learn.What sets
Pathway apart begins with class size. A 10:1 student-teacher ratio
means every child is genuinely known by the adults around them, and
teachers have the time to understand how each student learns best.
Multi-sensory instruction is woven throughout the day, reaching
children through sight, sound, movement, and touch rather than a
single approach. Lessons are built around real understanding, so
students can move forward at a pace that reflects how they actually
learn.Support at Pathway reaches well beyond the classroom. On-site
occupational therapy helps students build focus, coordination, and
self-regulation. Speech support is available on campus, and a
licensed family therapist is part of the community, giving children
and families a trusted resource for the social and emotional side
of growing up. Because these supports live under one roof, each
child moves through the day with a connected team of adults working
toward the same goals.Faith is a steady presence in the life of the
school. It shapes how students and staff treat one another, how the
community talks about challenges, and how progress is celebrated.
Children learn that struggle is part of growth and that they are
capable of far more than they may first believe.Families often tell
us that Pathway is the first place their child has felt understood.
Students who once dreaded school begin to raise their hands, build
friendships, and take pride in what they can do. That change comes
from small classes, a skilled and caring staff, and a belief that
every child deserves a place to grow.To learn more or to arrange a
visit, families can reach Pathway School at (949) 837-1203 or
pathwayschool.net.
Our family is so thankful to find Pathways Schools for our 9-year-old. For us public schools weren't working and homeschool wasn't an option. The small class sizes, focus on learning styles, and seeing my child for who he really is and not his quirks and challenges have made school a better experience for him. I cannot rave enough about their principle, office and support staff and teachers and families, we love them all.
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