CHARACTERISTICS OF INSTITUTION
Educating students since 1968, The Glenholme School blends a traditional coeducational boarding school experience with a therapeutic atmosphere balanced by a constructive, motivational program, which is devoted to 125 young people ages 10 to adult with Asperger’s, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, as well as various learning differences.
Families and students from around the world choose Glenholme for the positive and nurturing atmosphere and individualized instruction. The program provides a balance of rigorous academic studies and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities designed to help students become competent socially and academically. Glenholme maintains an individualized approach to studies designed to each student’s strengths and talents to help shape more independent and motivated learners. Supportive resources are available to assist each student in the mastery of independence in their academic effort.
The fine and performing arts programs are fundamental elements in each student’s daily life at school. Talents are revealed and nurtured through academic courses, choral and drama activities, field trips and frequent contact with the cultural impacts available across the northeastern sections of the United States. Our incorporation of the arts into academic and residential programs stimulates a greater understanding of behavioral, social, emotional, and academic areas for students. The results of the arts are evident across settings about campus as well as at home and beyond.
Completing the boarding school experience at Glenholme, students appreciate athletics – both intramural and intermural, culinary instruction, community service, equestrian training, leadership lessons, and a wide variety of evening activities. Along with our education, arts, boarding programs, and extracurricular activities, Glenholme also offers ESL and a summer program.
SUMMER PROGRAM
During the summer months of July and August, Glenholme offers the Summer Program, which is delivers a unique enrichment opportunity to year-round students and summer enrollments. The program encompasses morning academics, skill building, and a wide variety of social and recreational activities including music, arts, drama, dance, and selected team athletics. Students find acceptance in this encouraging and supportive environment that combines a positive living approach with a clear set of values to promote enthusiastic participation, improved self-assurance and success.
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAM
Young adults on the autism spectrum and those with special learning needs often find the transition to higher learning and independent living a challenge. The post-graduate program at Glenholme provides a supportive transition program for young men and women who pursue advanced education or career development. Individuals have the opportunity to acquire, practice and master the requisite skills vital for success in college, employment environments and social situations. Students enjoy an independent lifestyle at their personal pace and can depend on the direction of a professional when needed.
CALENDAR
Glenholme offers year-round boarding and academic programs. The school session begins in early September and concludes in late June with several school breaks, typically one- to two-weeks long. During July and August, students enjoy the Glenholme Summer Program.
CERTIFICATES/DEGREES OFFERED
TOTAL NUMBER OF FACULTY
Glenholme’s education faculty includes 28 members, composed of 22 teachers and six aides. The Guidance department has nine members and the Health Services department has three staff. Boarding staff and special program faculty total 56 members including part-time and weekend staff, as well as arts faculty and equestrian program members.
STUDENT SERVICES
Glenholme has a number of student services available to all students including Health Services, Guidance, Boarding Faculty Advisors, Post-Secondary Advisors and Life Coaches.
HOUSING
At Glenholme, students reside in cottages that replicate a home environment. The living environments are not identical in appearance as the many building across campus have been renovated from a private country estate to the current use of the property. Each cottage includes bedrooms for one or two students, a kitchen, common areas and bathrooms. They also contain the many luxuries of life including comfortable furnishings, televisions, cable television services, DVD players, and laundry amenities.
A full-time residential staff member supervises daily cottage life affording students’ access to staff 24-hour a day.
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To learn more about The Glenholme School, please visit their website: www.theglenholmeschool.org