Spectrum Charter School is a 2 – Year Recipient of  The Special Education Performance Grant; Transition From School To Community  Based Employment.  Pennsylvania Department of Education  Supporting the Governor’s Initiatives- System-wide Reform: Getting Results for All Students  ___________________________ 2 – Year Partner of Duquesne University and The Autism Society of Pittsburgh’s Transition Project; A Grant Originating From The PA Department of Public Welfare; Bureau of Autism Services Q:  What type of students attend Spectrum Charter School? A: Multi-cultured students attend Spectrum Charter School; pre-kindergarten through 12th grade academic levels.  Our educational community-based program is tailored to students who do not learn well in typical classroom settings due to unique cognitive, communication and sensory challenges, including students with autism spectrum disorders. Q:  Curriculum? A:  The curriculum is reached-based and is compiled of traditional (i.e. science, math), functional, and transitional (school-to-work) academics, includes on-line general and college prep courses, meets the students strengths, interests, and needs, and is aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic standards. Working, volunteering, and learning in the community are an integral part of our mission. Q:  What is the Teacher to Student ratio? A:  1 Teacher & 1 Paraeducator per 8 students Q:  What are the hours of the school day? A:  8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Q:  Is the school calendar similar to a traditional school district's calendar? A:  Yes. Q:  Is lunch provided for the students? A:  No. Each student brings a bag lunch.  Spectrum Charter School has full kitchen facilities for lunch preparation, refrigerator, microwaves, plates and utensils. Q:  What about tuition & transportation? A:  Tuition: The student’s home school district (district of residence) pays the tuition.     Transportation: students living within a 10 mile radius of Spectrum Charter School are provided transportation by the student’s home school district (district of residence) at no cost to the parent/guardian. There have been exceptions with some school districts providing transportation outside of the 10-mile radius at no cost to the parent.