Good afternoon Maplebrook community. We are all learning so much these days. Much of it has to do with mastering technology, but we are also learning about ourselves and the people around us. Physical and social distancing is hard work, adapting to change is even harder, but we are stronger than we give ourselves credit… Continue reading GRADUATION WEEKEND INFORMATION
GRADUATION
Good morning! Well, we made it. Thank you all for your support through this unusual year. The program is attached and here is the graduation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSKspibeelM&feature=youtu.be We will be hosting a virtual reception line beginning directly after the ceremony on the Zoom platform. I am opening the first 15 minutes for faculty/staff only to… Continue reading GRADUATION
Graduation Speech 2019
The year was 1989. A gallon of gasoline was $.97, a Honda Civic set you back $6,300 and the newest technological gadget was the SONY Walkman. This was the first time we heard, “You’ve Got Mail” from the mysterious AOL voice and the voice of every beloved Looney Tunes character was silenced with the passing… Continue reading Graduation Speech 2019
GRADUATION 2021
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a trailblazer as “the first person to do something or go somewhere, who shows that it is also possible for other people.” Marjorie Finger, Serena Merck and Sunny Barlow were truly educational trailblazers. We don’t simply sit back and bask in the glow of history; rather, we serve with reverence those… Continue reading GRADUATION 2021
Academy Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements To be eligible for graduation from Maplebrook, a student must attend the school for a minimum of two years. Maplebrook offers a fully-approved New York State High School Diploma. High School Diploma Requirements: Minimum two full years attendance at Maplebrook Achievement of educational goals of the student’s Individual Education Plan in effect during… Continue reading Academy Graduation Requirements
LETTER TO GRADUATE FAMILIES
Dear Graduate Families: As you know, unfortunately our quest to return to campus this spring and to have the traditional end of year celebrations was dealt a significant blow by our governor when he ordered schools closed with shelter in place as we see has become customary globally. Seniors, their families and others who care… Continue reading LETTER TO GRADUATE FAMILIES
Academy Program
FROM THE ACADEMIC DEAN We believe that every student at Maplebrook School has the ability to learn and grow academically, emotionally, and socially. Our faculty take pride in providing a nurturing environment where each student can feel comfortable to succeed each day with positive supports and an exciting, challenging curriculum. This allows for a successful… Continue reading Academy Program
Admissions
Admissions Maplebrook School serves students with low to below average cognitive ability and complex learning disabilities such as expressive and receptive language disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, executive functioning, auditory processing disorder and other attention-based learning differences. The program is coeducational and accepts students age 11-18 for the Academy Program and 18-21 for the Institute… Continue reading Admissions