The Shepard Schools allow students to learn in a place that features an involved and caring staff, with low student-to-teacher ratio. In addition, each campus features large classrooms, physical education facilities, library and state of the art media technology.
Shepard Schools offer a variety of curriculums from Advanced Placement courses to vocationally oriented courses. Instruction is differentiated to address the learning requirements of each student. Additionally, we offer Supplemental Instruction and remediation in Mathematics and Reading.
Shepard Schools offer a structured and comprehensive athletic program, with interschool competitive sports including Softball, Basketball and Wrestling.
The Shepard Schools allow students to learn in a place that features an involved and caring staff, with low student-to-teacher ratio. In addition, each campus features large classrooms, physical education facilities, library and state of the art media technology.
Shepard Schools can administer the PSAT, SAT and ACT as well as the AP exams on site. The SAT and the ACT are given multiple times during the schools year.
Shepard Schools offer students access to classroom computers and computer labs, with state of the art equipment and supervised internet activity.
Shepard administers the NJSLA, NJBCT (Biology), NJASK Grade 4&8 Science Test, DLM and the APA.
Parents are invited to attend groups which focus on various topics, including transition planning, parent training and other informational topics relevant to our students’ unique concerns.
The teachers at Shepard Schools make weekly parent phone calls to report on student progress. Additionally, parents are encouraged to contact Shepard Schools whenever they wish to discuss the needs of their child.
Shepard Schools offer Psycho-educational assessments to those students in need of transition testing in their junior and senior years.
Shepard Schools offer a comprehensive behavior management system, which includes a point program and access to a school store where students can purchase an assortment of items with their points. Privilege incentives such as bagel breakfasts, pizza lunches, fishing trips and sports outings are also available.
A transition to a High School Program is made available to students in grades 7 and 8, with High School level students accessing Transition Planning Services that include college and post secondary exploration and application.
