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Our Individual Treatment Philosophy

Our philosophy is pupil centered. We believe that school is a place where:
                                     1.) Unexplored abilities and interests are discovered and given opportunity for growth;
2.) Those already known are given encouragement; and,
3.) Every student is offered vision of new and wider fields of knowledge and experience that make all life richer and more satisfying.

Ocean Academy accepts the responsibility of coordinating the available resources of home, school and community in a mutual effort to guide every pupil's growth towards becoming a self-respecting individual who can function effectively























 

Student picture day is scheduled for

Wednesday October 14th @ 10am

(Cimino Photography) – more information

to follow.





INTRODUCTION

Ocean Academy is a therapeutic school that offers educational services to students diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.  As part of Ocean Mental Health Services, we work cooperatively with students and their families to provide support and services.

Ocean Academy’s cornerstone is its therapeutic component, which offers the student and their family psychiatric and therapeutic services and support from our clinical team. We develop and implement an individual treatment plan to manage and ameliorate the diagnosed treatment issues.  The goal is to help each student achieve his/her full positive potential, which is facilitated by our “hands on” intensive psychiatric and therapeutic care. Our psychiatrist is on site weekly to meet with students, families and staff to oversee each student’s progress.

Educationally, Ocean Academy works closely with the sending districts to plan and implement the Individual Education Plan.  Our instructional staff is “highly qualified” committed and trained in how disorders such as Pervasive Developmental Disorders, ADHD, and Asperger’s Syndrome impact the student’s learning experience.  They provide for a variety of educational experiences to give every student a chance for success.

 

 

 

Stephen Finkelstein, Principal

 

 

About Us

 

 

Student Eligibility

o Classified Students ages 6 through 19

o Catchment Areas Include: Atlantic, Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth and
   Ocean Counties

o Emotional and Behavioral problems that impair their academic achievements

 

Academic Programs

o An education in accordance with New Jersey core curriculum standards

o Implementation of the student's IEP

o Small class ratios with a teacher aide in each class

o State certified teachers who are highly qualified

o An effective behavioral management system which encourages positive and appropriate interactions and personal success

o Transitional services link students with unique opportunities for future career building and higher learning opportunities

o Thematic instructional units to promote various skills through hands-on exploration and activities

o Computer assisted instruction designed to meet individual student needs and home internet access when needed

o Life skills education provided at our off site home setting

 

Programs and Services
Every student enrolled in Ocean Academy is assigned a school counselor. The services provided by the counseling staff include: Individual, group and family counseling, case management and coordination of community resources, as indicated by the student's IEP. Emergency services and crisis intervention are provided for those students requiring immediate intervention throughout the day.

Students need to pass their courses to accumulate sufficient credit hours, as defined by their individual education plan (IEP), to receive a High School diploma on graduation.