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About Us
Sister Georgine
School is a state approved private school serving students with
cognitive disabilities. The school in located in Mercer County, in
Ewing Township. Sister Georgine School serves as a placement option
for school districts in the surrounding counties. The school is
affiliated with the Diocese of Trenton.
Sister Georgine School accepts
students from the ages of 5 through 21, referred by their districts'
child study teams.
Philosophy
We believe Sister Georgine School can offer an opportunity for a
child/young adult to become an independent, self-sufficient,
productive member of society according to ability. Each child/young
adult has constitutional rights to an education that provides for
functional academics, vocational, and pre-employment training.
Emphasis will be placed on social, behavioral, and moral values.
We believe that with encouragement and positive environment, each
child/young adult can discover giftedness and capabilities at
various levels.
We affirm that parents are the primary educators of their
child/young adult and their shared vision is vital for the total
school program
Description of Services
The Sister Georgine School provides services for the Cognitively
Impaired and Multiple Handicapped school age students between the
ages of five and twenty-one who have been so classified by a Child
Study Team.
The length of time a student spends at the School is determined by
the Local Education Association and the Schools staff.
The students at Sister Georgine School will be given every
opportunity to enhance their ability and skills through
instructional programs, related services, the Goals and Objectives
of their IEP, and inclusion in regular education when possible.
Instructional Program includes:
Pre-Readiness/Readiness Skills
Functional Academics
Life Skills
Pre-Vocational/Work Skills
Enrichment:
Computers
Social Activities
Field Trips
Art/Music
Special Olympics
Related Services include:
Speech and Language
Occupational Therapy
Physical Education, Health/Safety
Family Life
Self-Awareness
Behavioral, Social Skills, Self Help
Transportation
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