Essex Valley School provides services to students from over 40 school districts in six counties throughout New Jersey. We always are available for parents and child study teams to take a tour of our school facilities, where you will learn more about the unique experiences and opportunities that make Essex Valley School a one-of-a-kind educational institution...Come and see for yourself!

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Essex Valley School is accepting applications for enrollment, we are here to help your child build a path for a successful future. With smaller classes that focus on individualized instruction, our rigorous academic standards, numerous hands-on vocational and career preparation courses, and an expanded athletics department, Essex Valley School is preparing the future leaders of society to be ready for whatever life has to offer.

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Why Essex Valley School?

Essex Valley School is a state approved private, non-profit, therapeutic day school for students

in grades 5-12 with learning, social, emotional and behavioral issues.

Student Profile:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Learning Disorders

Mood Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
School Avoidance

Counseling Services

& Supports

EVS has a Psychiatrist and several Psychologists on staff. Each Counselor is assigned to no more than 15 students and all are readily available, as needed, in addition to weekly check-ins. We have a Positive Behavior Support program where students earn points during each class period that allow them to access school privileges such as bi-monthly class trips and 'purchase' items from the school's Reward Store.

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Academics, ESY &

Transition Planning

EVS offers small class sizes and diverse, individualized instruction. Our curriculum is aligned to the NJ State Department of Education's Core Curriculum Content Standards. ESY is offered in July. Students work with the school's transition coordinator and their counselor to develop necessary skills during their high school career that will enable them to pursue and achieve their goals following graduation.

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Vocational

Elective Programs

Career path driven vocational classes that support education and innovation by providing students with a unique hands-on experience. is Cosmetology/ Barbering, Culinary Arts, Woodworking, Automotive Technology, Digital Media, Hydroponics, Horticulture & Landscape Design. Opportunitites for real-world experiences, work-study partnerships and the possibility to earn college credits.

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Visual, Digital & Performing Arts

Our Music Program offers students the opportunity to learn instruments, write, produce & record their own music in our music studio, Our Digital Media program includes photography, videography and graphic design. Our Visual Arts program includes experiences with various mediums such as painting, drawing, glass blowing, jewelry making, sculpting, Official Gaming/COMPSI Course & more!

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