Benway School
Tel: (973)633-3837
- Benway School is a therapeutically-based state-approved program, grades 1 through 12 (Adult Transitions ages 18-21), for students with emotional, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties (SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI). The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey State Standards, and our highly-concentrated technology programs cater to the three modalities of learning: Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditoryensuring a high rate of student success.
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School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Council for Exceptional Children National Association of Private Special Education Centers ASAH Private Special Education |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 77 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 60% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 7 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Harry Carline |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, SoftballBasketball, Softball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art, Chess Club, Community Service Projects, Cross Fit Training, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Drama Club, Film Production, Jewerly Making, Movie Club, Music, Pet Care, Photography, Weight Training, Woodshop Art, Chess Club, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Drama Club, Jewerly Making, Movie Club, Music, Pet Care, Photography, Woodshop, Community Service Projects, Cross Fit Training, Film Production, Weight Training, |
School Notes
- 21st Century Careers (2017 NAPSEC Award for Innovation and Leadership)
- Transitions Program
- Learners with Autism Program
- Community Based Instruction
- Art Programs
- Music Programs
- Individualized Learning
- Small class size
- Weekly therapy sessions
- i-Pads
- SmartBoards
- Smart Tables
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