HPAS Overview

Programs at our adolescent school are designed for students ages 12 to 21 whose emotional, behavioral, communication and learning problems prevent them from participating in traditional programs. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is written for each student, and educational courses are based on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards.

Students enjoy a rich and varied adolescent school experience that prepares them for a productive adult life. The school offers students the benefits of a self-contained classroom as well as the opportunity to participate in a wide range of prevocational and enrichment programs:

  • Computer Training
  • Jobs/Production and Assembly
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Home Economics
  • Photography and Darkroom
  • Carpentry
  • Food Service
  • Horticulture
  • And more!

Students are assigned to classrooms based on their social and academic ability levels. A Teacher of the Handicapped and Teaching Assistants are in each classroom. A 1:3 staffing ratio is provided throughout the school. Educational programs are developed for each student and implemented individually and in classroom groups. Students participate in a wide variety of on-campus and off-campus experiences that teach appropriate social and behavioral skills. Students are scheduled for these activities based on their ability levels and interest in these areas.

Additionally, a wide variety of prevocational programs are available to students of all abilities. Students first participate in classroom projects (profit sharing), then progress to school jobs (program payroll) and graduate to shared-time vocational training, if appropriate.

This school offers many Special Services, click here for more information.