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Hill- Harambee Day School
Elk
Hill- Varina
Day
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The
Day School Programs
Respect,
Responsibility, Hard Work, & Education
Established in 1992 on
our Goochland campus, the Harambee Day School serves young men and
women, ages 11 to 18, from central Virginia who cannot be educated
within their public schools' traditional special education program.
The program was named the Harambee School by the students; Harambee
is a Swahili word meaning pulling together for the greater good.
The success of the Harambee School led to the opening Elk Hill-Varina
day school in February 1999 to serve serve the young men and women
in Eastern Henrico area and surrounding counties. The young men
and women in the Harambee and Varina Schools live at home while
attending Elk Hill during the day in a program similar in design
to the Residential Program model. Both schools are certified
to operate as special education schools by the Virginia Department
of Education and accredited by VAISEF.
Aftercare helps provide
the successful reintegration of students into their community schools
through advocacy and counseling services. Aftercare includes individual
counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, in-home counseling,
employment assistance, drug and alcohol counseling, health and sex
education, and social/recreational activities.
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Elk
Hill-Harambee Day School
Academics
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Curriculum aligned with Virginia Standards of
Learning grades 7-12
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Standard, Modified Standard, and GED Diploma
tracks
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Opportunity to Earn 8 Credits within a School
Year
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Student Portfolio Program
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Pre and Post Educational Assessments
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Opportunities for PSAT and SAT Testing
Support
- Individual, Positive Peer Group, and Family Counseling
- On-site Substance Abuse Counseling
- Individualized Instruction Plan for all Students
- Emphasis on School as a Community
- Active Participation of Students in the IEP Process
- Aftercare & Outreach Services
- Therapeutic Behavior Management Program
- Emphasis on Positive Reinforcement & Problem-Solving:
- Student-Directed Phase System
- Choices Room
- Group Calls
- Incentives
Enrichment
- Participation in Organized Area Sports League (RASSL)
- Success Oriented Activities & Therapeutic Recreation
- Student Council
- Summer School Program
- Student Employment Program/ Work Co-Ops
- Vocational Courses: Woodworking, Education for Employment
- Monthly Group Challenges: Academic, Service, Adventure,
Fitness
- Planned Parenthood Program
Staff
- Licensed, Experienced Special Education Teachers
- Five Annual Staff Development Activities Each Year
- School Counselor & Behavioral Support Staff
- 8-to-1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Elk
Hill- Varina Day School
Academics
- Curriculum aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning Grades
7-12
- Consultative Model of Instruction with Content Endorsed Teachers
- Standard, Modified Standard, and GED Diploma tracks
- Opportunity to Earn 8 Credits within a School Year
- Reading & Math Re-meditation Workshops
- Pre and Post Educational Assessments
- Opportunities for PSAT and SAT testing
Support
- Individual & Positive Peer Group Counseling
- Individualized Instruction Plan for all Students
- Emphasis on School as a Community
- Active Participation of Students in the IEP Process
- Therapeutic Behavior Management Program
- Emphasis on Positive Reinforcement & Problem-Solving
- Student-Directed Phase System
- Choices Room
- Group Calls
- School Points Store & Incentives
Enrichment
- Participation in organized Area Sports League (RASSL)
- Success Oriented Activities & Therapeutic Recreation
- Student Council and School Constitution
- Summer School and Summer Camp Programs
- Student Employment Program/ Work Co-Ops
- Elective/Vocational Course Offerings: Woodworking, Automotive,
Art
- 30 Acre Rural Campus
- Monthly Group Challenges: Academic, Service Learning, Adventure,
Fitness
Staff
- Licensed, Experienced Educational Staff
- Special Education & Content Area Endorsed Teachers
- Five Annual Staff Development Activities Each Year
- Masters Level Counselors
- 7-to-1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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