SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living

17 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **SAIL (Skills for Adult Independent Living)** program, located in Mason, Michigan, is a specialized educational transition program designed for young adults with disabilities. Its primary mission is to bridge the gap between high school and the broader community by providing students with the practical tools necessary to function with as much autonomy as possible. Rather than focusing solely on traditional academic curricula, the program centers on functional skill-building, tailored to the unique goals and support needs of each individual student.

The program emphasizes core areas essential for successful adulthood, including vocational training, social skill development, financial literacy, and community integration. By offering hands-on learning experiences, SAIL helps students cultivate confidence in navigating daily tasks, such as public transportation, household management, and workplace etiquette. Through this personalized approach, the program aims to empower its students to lead meaningful, self-directed lives and become active, contributing members of their community.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	2
Black	2

White
13 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (11.8 %)
Black
2 (11.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ingham ISD
Phone:	(517)244-1210
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Ungraded 17