FAQsWhat is the deadline for submitting an application?
Applications are accepted throughout the year. For September enrollment we encourage parents to start the application process by February.
When will my child come in for an interview?
After the application and supporting documents are received and parents have attended a NHS Admission Preview, the Admissions Committee will review the applicants information to determine if The Norman Howard School may offer a program suitable for the student. If we believe the program may meet your child’s learning needs, you and your child will be invited for an interview.
What should we expect at the admissions interview?
The interview is informal and lasts about 45 minutes. The interview is an opportunity for us to learn more about the applicant and answer any questions that they or the family may have. A school tour is also given at this stage.
What happens during the one to three day visit?
If after the interview we continue to feel our program may be appropriate the applicant is invited back for a visit. Typically, the visit is three consecutive days. Admissions visitors are paired up with a student host. Their host is a student in their grade. The admissions visitor will attend classes and follow a typical schedule they might encounter if they become a student at NHS. Students will have a chance to interact with faculty and other students to get a feel for the environment and determine if NHS is the place for them. At the same time, faculty observe the visitor and engage him/her in classroom activities to further determine if the program we offer will meet the child’s learning needs.
Does The Norman Howard School provide transportation (busing)?
Students referred to NHS by their home school district are transported to The Norman Howard School by their home school district. Privately placed students who live within a 15 mile radius from NHS receive transportation from their home school district. The Norman Howard School does not have its own buses.
Is financial aid/scholarships available?
The Norman Howard School does offer limited financial aid based on need. Financial aid paperwork is mailed home after the child has been accepted by NHS. Educational loans may also be available through your lending institution. Tuition costs may be tax deductible as a medical expense - check with your tax consultant.
How long do most children stay at The Norman Howard School?
The length of a student’s stay at The Norman Howard School depends on a number of variables including whether the student has been successful implementing strategies that will allow them to succeed at their home school. One of the primary goals of our program is to provide students with the skills and strategies to capitalize on their strengths and overcome any challenges so that they can transition back to their home school district. Many students elect to graduate from The Norman Howard School because of the supportive environment that we provide.
What do students do after graduation?
Most of our students (80%) go on to two-year or four-year colleges. Others take advantage of employment opportunities.
What does it mean that The Norman Howard School is a New York State Education Department approved special education program?
The Norman Howard School meets all New York State Education Department curriculum requirements and all state and federal mandates identified for children with learning disabilities. The Committee on Special Education (CSE), a multidisciplinary team that reviews the evaluations and information about a student to determine if the student is eligible for special education services, may determine that The Norman Howard School is an appropriate special education program for the student and may place the student at NHS. The school district will then assume all tuition and transportation costs for the student.
What makes The Norman Howard School successful?
* Supportive, caring environment that makes youngsters feel safe to learn
* Specially trained teachers focused on the educational, social and emotional needs of each individual student
* Small class size
* Multisensory instruction and interactive approach to learning
* Use of instructional strategies throughout the school, across grade levels and courses
* Field trips that increase meaningfulness of classroom learning
* Consistency of language among faculty in describing students using a neurodevelopmental model
* Communication between students, parents, faculty and administration
* Constant evaluation and improvement of program
* Fundamental belief that all students can learn
* Opportunity for students to explore creative expression through dynamic and interesting electives such as photography and art classes.
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