Being seen
Adults begin with the individual—his strengths, communication, pace, and next meaningful step.
Belonging in practice
Known.
Loved.
Included.
Community is more than being in the same building. It is learning, celebrating, and growing alongside others—with support that honors each student.
A close-knit community
Belonging is part of the curriculum.
Public records describe a program intentionally located within a general-education yeshiva, creating opportunities for students to participate in a broader school community.
Historically documented activities included shared lunch, recess, physical education, school events, and structured peer time. These moments can help students practice communication, friendship, independence, and participation in authentic settings.
Program descriptions are based on historical NYSED records, including the 2018–19 school year. Current schedules and activities should be confirmed directly with the school.
Culture in action
Three ways community
takes shape.
Small, repeated moments of participation help turn a school into a place where every student can contribute.
Learning together
Peer interaction gives students a natural setting to practice conversation, shared routines, and friendship.
Joining tradition
Torah learning, prayer, celebrations, and communal milestones connect the school day to Jewish life.
Peer belonging
Buddy Time,
purposefully shared.
Historical NYSED documentation describes students pairing with general-education peers twice each week.
The same record notes interaction during lunch, recess, physical education, and major school events. Structured connection gives social learning a real-life context while making participation visible and ordinary.
- Practice conversation and shared attention
- Build comfort in group settings
- Create opportunities for mutual friendship
- Learn through modeling and participation
Historical program feature documented in NYSED SRO Decision 19-065; current format and frequency may vary.
Proposed for school reviewCommunity
Community
commitments.
No current official student handbook was located publicly. These plain-language commitments translate the documented positive-support approach into a family-friendly concept; they are not represented as official school rules.
Honor every person
Speak and act with dignity, patience, and respect for each person’s needs.
Choose safety
Follow support directions and practice safe choices in classrooms and shared spaces.
Participate with purpose
Try, ask for help, and take the next step at an appropriate individual pace.
Include one another
Welcome peers, celebrate progress, and make room for everyone to contribute.
Care for our space
Respect classrooms, sacred objects, learning materials, and the shared campus.
Partner with families
Share observations and goals so support can stay thoughtful and consistent.
Jewish life & place
Tradition gives the day
its rhythm.
Torah learning and Jewish practice sit alongside academic, social, and daily-living growth. Imagery below is representative unless specifically labeled as the shared campus.
Family partnership
A conversation that starts with your child.
The most useful first step is a direct conversation about strengths, needs, goals, communication, and the support a student may require.
Because current admissions procedures and family policies are not publicly posted, the admissions page separates verified school facts from practical questions families may wish to ask.
Continue exploring
See how individualized learning comes to life.
Explore the documented learning approach, skill areas, and questions to ask about current services.