Academics:

• An involved and empathetic staff
• A low student/teacher ratio
• A highly structured, individualized learning environment
• Certified teachers and aides in every classroom.
• Diverse academic programs with assemblies, field trips, interscholastic activities and seasonal events
• Weekly contact between the Classroom Teacher and Parent
• Large Classrooms, physical education facilities, library and audio/visual equipment
• Approved College Board SAT testing site
• Foreign language instruction
• College placement assistance
• Remedial and supplemental instruction
• Two academic programs:
  Shepard High School - College Preparatory Curriculum
  Shepard Academy- Life Skills and Vocationally Oriented Curriculum

Creative Arts Program:

• A full arts program which include instruction in the Fine Arts, Drama and both Vocal and Instrumental Music
• Art Therapy
• Participation in Morris County Teen Arts Exhibition
• Drama production in a professional theater setting
• Winter and Spring Chorus Performances and a School-Wide
  Talent Show

Technology:

• State of the art classroom computers and computer labs
• A word processor for each student to be used during school
  and at home

Medical:

• School Nurse and Health Screening
• Medication Administration on site

Therapeutic Intervention:

• Comprehensive behavior management system, which includes
  a point program and access to a school store
• Privilege incentives such as Bagel Breakfasts, Pizza Lunches, Chinese and Italian Buffet Lunches, Fishing Trips,
  Sports Outings, etc.
• Full-time Psychologists, Social Workers and Learning Consultant
• Parent Support Group
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Crisis Counseling

Athletics:

• Structured and comprehensive athletic programs
• Weight room
• Interschool sports competitions

Assessment and Testing Services:

• Psycho-educational evaluations, upon request
• Onsite PSAT & SAT administrations
• Onsite WT ASK-8 (formerly GEPA) & HSPA administrations
• Quarterly progress reports

Transition Services:

• Transition to High School Program- 7th/8th grade class
• Transition Planning Services, including College and Post Secondary exploration and application