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Washington Academy

Belleville, NJ, US • 20 - 49 Employees
College/University

A private school in New Jersey for students with disabilities. Washington Academy has been providing high quality special needs education for 35 years. Students from prek to 12th grade attend the school. The program has developed a strong reputation for supporting students that have struggled in traditional schoolsl in a variety of ways. \\Since 2009, the High School graduation rate is 99% *\Since 2008, on average 1 in 5 students successfully transitions back to a Less Restrictive Environment within 3.5 years.\\Admissions: There is an open and rolling enrollment, which is non-discriminatory. Parents or Child Study Teams may contact the school, and IEPs may be sent to the school if there is written parental consent first. Then a in-take tour of the program will be scheduled, where a presentation and Q&A to answer all parent questions and concerns.\\Extended School Year (ESY): There is a summer program available for students, it runs 6 weeks. Once per week, all students participate in a social skills activity or field trip. Academic review of current grade level standards also takes place during the rest of the week.\\High School Path to Graduation Plan: Washington Academy's strong reputation is built on the foundation that all students, regardless of disability or race, gender, other backgrounds will receive the maximum level of academic quality and support. That's why 99% of our students have earned a diploma. For students with credit issues, the ESY program offers High School students an opportunity to make-up up to 12.5 credits.\\For more information visit our website: www.washingtonacademy.com