At Chapel Hill Academy, we believe every child has the right to develop to his or her fullest potential.
Our School and curriculum provide experiences that allow students to develop the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for his or her achievement. With the support and guidance of our dedicated staff of teachers, clinicians and therapists, each student is provided an individualized academic plan, positive social experiences, and the necessary behavioral skills to succeed.
Chapel Hill’s Mission
The Mission of Chapel Hill Academy, an educational institute that services K-12th grade students from diverse communities, is to provide students with the necessary opportunities and tools so that they may progress academically, mature emotionally, and develop socially, in order to become productive adults at home, at school, work and in the community.
We Believe…
- Our students will learn and grow to their fullest potential in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.
- Emotional maturation is as vital to a child’s education as academic progress.
- Providing acceptance and respect for the individual student supports their self-esteem.
- Children benefit from opportunities to share their unique knowledge with others while being guided to appreciate, accept, and understand the differences in people and cultures.
- Open and productive communication between the student, the family, and the school is essential to student success.
- Each student is a unique individual who possesses both dignity and worth, and therefore is entitled to an equal opportunity to develop their potential.
- Students develop a sense of citizenship and make positive contributions to society through community service.
- Children need to feel comfortable in order to take chances and risk failure as a prerequisite to growth.
- Children benefit from individualized academic instruction matched to their specific learning needs.
- Community based experiences provide our students with the 21st century skills necessary for global citizenship in a modern world.
A Chapel Hill Academy graduate has…
- Met all NJ state requirements for graduation.
- Developed an awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses and has learned the skills for self advocacy in this regard.
- The ability to think critically across a variety of settings.
- A viable post secondary transition plan and has mastered the skills to carry out said plan.
- The ability to navigate social interactions and work collaboratively with others.
- Developed a working understanding of available community based supports.
- Become and active participant at home, school, and work communities.
- Learned the importance of being a contributing member of their community.
- Learned to utilize technology in a safe and appropriate manner, necessary for success in personal, professional, and educational endeavors.
