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Piermont Advantage

A              Acceptance – Each student is viewed as an individual resulting in us modifying our approach helping them to recognize what changes they need to make so they can succeed.  

D              Destiny – The goal is to have the student recognize his or her future is up to them and the past does not have to dictate the future.

V              Versatile – The use of modified instruction, on-line programs and a computer based reading remediation programs addresses all learning deficits providing each student the opportunity to be prepared for the future.

A              Accountable – As each student progress through the behavioral program they are provided the guidance to accept and recognize they are personally responsible for their actions.

N             Negotiate – To work with the students to provide them the foundation and skills to successfully move through life.

T              Transition – Through visits and internships with Businesses, Post – Secondary schools, School to Career Program and other support service organizations students are provided the needed support to succeed upon graduation.

A              Attitude – Provide each student the support needed to positively reinforce their self-esteem, creating a belief they can be successful in the future.

G             Graduation – An educational environment meeting the Core Content Curriculum Standards of the State of New Jersey leading to a High School Diploma.

E              Environment – By providing a safe, supportive and respectful environment allowing each student to develop a belief in one’s self that they can be successful in society.