Functional & Core Academic Classes
Our functional academic high school classes for students ages 14-18 simulates a typical high school environment and offers curriculum for credit in core academic areas including: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Art, Music, and Health & Safety. Following an interdisciplinary model, we focus on the development of skills needed to be successful in all settings with special emphasis on vocational and social communication skills.
All the students are exposed to a wide variety of courses, activities and learning tools such as:
- Educational technology- SMART Boards, iPads, Computers, and AlphaSmarts
- School-wide learning events such as the Career Fair
- Thematic field trips
- Community Service
- School dances
- Drama
- Chorus
All high school students who meet the credit requirements of their local school districts may be awarded high school diplomas when completing their educational eligibility at age 21.
The Gengras Center
The Gengras Center, founded by the University of Saint Joseph in 1965, is a state-approved private special education school that provides for the educational and vocational needs of students ages 5-21, and serves as a laboratory school for USJ's education and social services majors.
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