On-Site School

On-site, year-round educational services are provided for residents as part of all Nexus treatment programs.

Faculty

Classes are taught by licensed teachers and special education teachers who have training in behavior management. This combination creates a therapeutic culture that promotes intellectual development, builds relationship skills, and encourages emotional growth in students.

Licensing

All on-site schools are licensed by the states in which they operate to help students transition from treatment back to their community schools. The New Dominion School at Gerard Academy is also accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation.

Curriculum

Our highly structured, 12-month schedule allows students to enter school during any month of the year. Classes are offered in general education for both primary and secondary levels. Subjects include English, literature, math, science, social studies, social skills, computer, health, and physical education; vocational programs are offered on-site at our two Illinois schools. Students also receive instruction in study skills, drug and alcohol prevention, and sexuality, as appropriate for age and grade. Lunch is provided as part of the school day.

Classroom Size

Our on-site schools maintain small classroom sizes to optimize teacher-to-student ratios.

Community Involvement

At Nexus, we believe that education is more than just academics, so we provide students with work and social opportunities, field trips, and community involvement activities.