School Policy
The Sister Georgine School is a non-profit charitable and educational corporation organized under the N.J.S.A. 15A:1‑1 et seq. for the primary purpose of educating pupils with educational disabilities.
The School was founded under the auspices of The Most Rev. George Ahr, Bishop of Trenton, and at the direction of The Reverend Thomas Frain, the Diocesan Superintendent of Schools. It was known as the Diocesan Learning Center. In 1974, after the untimely death of Sister Georgine, the Learning Center was renamed the SISTER GEORGINE LEARNING CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia administer the school with a dedicated and supportive lay faculty. It was incorporated in 1984. The president of the Corporation is the Bishop of Trenton. The school is operated under the auspices of the Diocese of Trenton and is affiliated with the Office of Catholic Education.
The program of the School is governed by a Board of Trustees in accord with N.J.S.A. 15A:1‑1 et seq. and its Bylaws.
The program is approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education.
Direct services are funded through tuition and through contributions received from private sources and business organizations.
In 1993 the name of the school was changed to Sister Georgine School.
MISSION STATEMENT
Sister Georgine School is a private school founded by the Diocese of Trenton
and committed to provide a program that will promote the dignity, growth, and
well-being of each student, through the provision of services for the education
and training of students with educational disabilities.
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
