About the School
High Road School of Hamden opened in September of 2002. High
Road School serves students from all school districts, grades
7-12. We specialized in serving students with learning problems
with accompanying social and emotional challenges. We have a
full time job coach that assists students in finding vocational
opportunities while they are attending school as well as future
placements. A social worker is available for individual, group
and crisis counseling. The occupational therapy and speech therapy
services are provided on a n as needed basis. Because we individualize
our program and our behavioral interventions, we are able to
meet each student at the appropriate skill and performance level
and help students build their confidence and competence. The
High Road School of Hamden has a partnership with the CT School
of Electronics where students are able to take courses like
automotive, electronics or medical assistance. This helps to
prepare them for future employment as well as a reduced tuition
if they decide to attend the school after graduation.
Student Success Story
David began at High Road School of Hamden in September of 2002.
He came to us from Hamden High School. Attendance and behavioral
frustration led him to an out of district placement. David struggled
with the large environment of the high school. Initially, David
was skeptical of the program and what it could offer him. However,
he quickly learned the individualized approach that we utilize
to ensure student success. David began to attend regularly and
complete academic assignments. He began to feel more confidence
in his abilities. Currently, David will be graduating this year
in June 2004. He is taking the SAT exam and applying to local
colleges for next fall. He is excited about the prospect of
college and would like to be a personal trainer or begin a pre-med
program. David is also participating in an internship program
where he assists at an animal shelter in New Haven. We are very
proud of David and all the positive changes we have seen in
his life.
