Boston Higashi School
School Notes Overview:
Boston Higashi School, Inc. is the international program serving children and young adults with autism. Our philosophy is based upon the world-renowned tenets of Daily Life TherapyŽ developed by the late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara of Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Kiyo Kitahara's method provides children with systematic education through group dynamics, the intermingling of academics and technology, art, music and physical education. The goal of this educational approach is for individuals to achieve social independence and dignity, and to benefit from and contribute to society. The legacy of Dr. Kitahara provides a model of education that views the individual with autism as a person who should be nurtured through education and relationships. Dr. Kitahara believed "within every living child exists the most precious bud of self-identity. To search this out and foster it with loving care; that is, the essence of education of the autistic child." Our Mission is to help children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn to reach their full potential through the application of the methodology of Daily Life TherapyŽ. This unique educational philosophy, developed by the late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara of Tokyo, Japan incorporates a broad and balanced curriculum including academics, art, music, physical education, computer technology and social education. Students take on challenges, learn to overcome obstacles and gain confidence from their own success. This process allows our students to develop a love for learning so they may fully enjoy their family, community, and all that life has to offer. As each student grows and learns, their personality and individual character matures allowing them to benefit from and most importantly contribute to society as adults....
School Overview:
Boston Higashi School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Council of Bilingual Education Council for Exceptional Children |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 8 | |
| County | Norfolk County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 27 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 5 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 12 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | n/a | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Boston Higashi School, Inc. is the international program serving children and young adults with autism. Our philosophy is based upon the world-renowned tenets of Daily Life TherapyŽ developed by the late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara of Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Kiyo Kitahara's method provides children with systematic education through group dynamics, the intermingling of academics and technology, art, music and physical education. The goal of this educational approach is for individuals to achieve social independence and dignity, and to benefit from and contribute to society. The legacy of Dr. Kitahara provides a model of education that views the individual with autism as a person who should be nurtured through education and relationships. Dr. Kitahara believed "within every living child exists the most precious bud of self-identity. To search this out and foster it with loving care; that is, the essence of education of the autistic child." Our Mission is to help children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn to reach their full potential through the application of the methodology of Daily Life TherapyŽ. This unique educational philosophy, developed by the late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara of Tokyo, Japan incorporates a broad and balanced curriculum including academics, art, music, physical education, computer technology and social education. Students take on challenges, learn to overcome obstacles and gain confidence from their own success. This process allows our students to develop a love for learning so they may fully enjoy their family, community, and all that life has to offer. As each student grows and learns, their personality and individual character matures allowing them to benefit from and most importantly contribute to society as adults.
- Profile last updated: 02/02/2009
In the News:
- State gives provisional OK to special needs school in Hingham (The Patriot Ledger)
posted on September 9, 2009 at 06:11:01 am
Beal Street Academy in Hingham, a private three-year-old school for special needs students, is a step closer to getting full endorsement from state education officials. - Teacher killed in head-on crash (FOX 25 Boston)
posted on August 11, 2009 at 06:49:22 pm
MILTON - 25-year-old Alison Regan was killed in a head on crash on Sunday. Police say the driver, Eric Lum, was high on heroin when he caused the accident. - Driver's dad: Son hopelessly addicted (Boston Herald)
posted on August 11, 2009 at 04:10:45 am
A baby-faced defendant whose father calls him a long-term junkie "showed no emotion" after crushing a special-needs educator to death in a head-on collision Sunday,... - $100,000 Bail For Deadly Hit And Run Suspect (WBZ Boston)
posted on August 10, 2009 at 11:49:43 pm
A Randolph man who police say caused a deadly crash and then ran from the scene, was ordered held on $100,000 bail Monday. - Police say Eric Lum was high on heroin when he caused crash that killed teacher Alison Regan (The Republican)
posted on August 10, 2009 at 08:10:19 pm
MILTON - A man who police say was high on heroin when he caused a fatal crash in Milton has been ordered held on $100,000 bail following his arraignment on motor vehicle homicide and other charges.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (02368) | School Zip (02368) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 31,170 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $55,358 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.8 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 45 years old | 56 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 72% / 28% | 58% / 42% |
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