The Community School
NY & NJ Parents – Attend an Open House!
Empowering bright children
who learn differently.
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9 – 12
Nurturing Social Experience
More than 90% of our graduates attend colleges and universities. We encourage students to achieve the highest level of performance commensurate with their individual abilities and talents.
COMMUNITY LOWER SCHOOL
Grades K – 8
Independence And Self-Confidence
Our Lower School teaches children with learning disabilities and attention issues how to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere. Most graduate to our High School providing continuity and focus.
We Are Accepting Applications.
Enrollment is ongoing.
Our latest news
We offer an active and cheerful environment while pursing important goals.
The Value of a Strong High School Special Education Curriculum
Since 1968, The Community High School has provided exceptional, individually tailored education to children with learning differences and attention deficits. Through our fantastic…
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Evaluating & Treating Symptoms Of ADHD In Children
Winter 2023 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder in children that can significantly impact their development. Parents must…
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Our students achieve
with their individual abilities and talents.
1,362
ALUMNI AND GROWING
250
COLLEGES ATTENDED
90
PERCENT ATTEND COLLEGE
Forms & Documents
The Community School recognizes and appreciates how busy parents are. We strive to be considerate of your time and efforts. We provide these handy forms and documents organized to be at fingertips at all times,
Lower School
Health
Building
High School
Guidance & College
Health
Athletic Participation Information
Building
Water test results
SERVING STUDENTS FROM NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY WITH ADHD, DYSLEXIA, AND OTHER SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS
SMALL GROUPS
Our small group instruction allows for more individualized learning and extra attention for each student.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
We use various programs including Learning Ally, Kidspiration, Webspiration, Dictation, Text-to-Speech to enhance learning.
1:1 TUTORING
One-to-one teacher/peer tutoring is available in any subject for students to gain greater understanding in any content area.
RELATED SERVICES
Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling are offered onsite with certified and experienced therapists.
READING INSTRUCTION
Students work on decoding, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and spelling skills using The Wilson Reading Program and Orton-Gillingham Approach.
STUDY SKILLS
Full and part-time classes are offered to develop and improve study habits and organizational skills. Homework can be completed with our teachers and staff daily.
CREATIVE ARTS
Our students express their inner creativity through art, music, drama and computer classes.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Students are encouraged to join clubs and organizations to promote community service.
ATHLETICS
Athletic teams are offered to instill teamwork, social skills and confidence.