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Banyan Upper School is a private, non-profit, state approved elementary and middle school for students with average or above average intelligence whose academic success has been compromised by a primary learning disability. While the term "learning disability" is very general, it does encompass many factors that can impact a child's education, including:
- Dyslexia (Language Disability)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Visual/Spatial Processing Difficulties
- Auditory Processing Difficulties
- Speech and Language Difficulties
- Short and/or Long Term Memory Difficulties
- Reading Comprehension/Decoding Difficulties
- Poor Organizational/Study Skills
- Poor Social Skills
Banyan Upper School services learning disabled students who have average or above average intelligence. The curriculum focus of the program is to provide individualized instruction within a small group setting. The professionally trained staff uses multi-sensory methods and a wide range of instructional materials.
Students receive instruction in decoding, reading, language arts, writing, learning strategies, science, and social studies. In addition they receive social skills training, art, music, health, and physical education. All staff members are certified in accordance with the State of New Jersey requirements.
Students may choose from the college preparatory curriculum or from the curriculum offerings designed to prepare students for employment upon graduation. Elective choices are available for all students in the areas of computer technology, art, music, foreign language, journalism and consumer science. Transition services prepare students for the college experience and provide work study experience in eleventh and twelfth grade. Upon graduation, students will receive a Banyan School Diploma and are eligible for diploma from their sending public school district.
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