Braintree St. Coletta Day School
a program of Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc.
"Student-Centered Education from the Heart"
Take a tour of Braintree St. Coletta Day School and you will understand what student-centered education really means. Visit Casey's class and you will be welcomed with a huge smile from Derrick. Enter Katie's room and Frankie will want to know your name and everything about you. Wherever you go at St. Coletta's you'll be greeted by happy students. Our students can and do make tremendous gains because they know they are safe, secure, and cared for by staff who's hearts are truly in the work they do. At St. Coletta's being "student-centered" isn't just a catch phrase, it's a way of living and learning.
Our mission is to enable people with special needs
to achieve their academic, vocational, social, and spiritual
potential.
St. Coletta's iscommitted to working closely with parents, guardians, school districts and
other agencies to offer innovative opportunities for people
with disabilities to become active and contributing members
of the community.
St. Coletta Day School offers students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities, as well as emotional, behavioral, and physical challenges, the opportunity to learn functional academics, daily living, vocational, and recreational skills in a caring and nurturing environment. Some of the unique programs we offer include the equestrian program, the swimming program, and inclusion opportunities. Our programs are designed to meet the individual
needs of each student.
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St. Coletta's is located in Braintree, Massachusetts.
The community exhibits tremendous support of our mission. Representatives
from businesses, private high schools, and other organizations
attend events at the school and organize special projects with
our students. Students work in supported employment programs
accompanied by vocational education instructors within
local businesses and do volunteer work within the community.
Our students access the community by shopping in area stores and participating in recreational activities
at local facilities.
The school offers
functional academic programs in a classroom setting with the
emphasis on vocational and community living
skills. At an early age, students are introduced to the concept
of work by accepting responsibilities within the classroom.
We are continually
developing new ways in which students can hone their social,
academic, and vocational skills, both on and off campus.
Our
community-based curriculum expands the teaching environment
and reinforces community and social skills taught in
the classroom. Life Skills Classrooms, for the younger children
focus on the acquisition of basic academic and functional
skills.
The Prevocational Classrooms provide an
introduction to vocational education, with classroom instruction
and vocational training in the career sites. An on-campus
work center offers students the opportunity to complete real
jobs in a vocational setting.
St. Coletta's and Cardinal Cushing School - Hanover have implemented
a life-skills curriculum used in both school and residential
programs. This curriculum addresses life domains with an
emphasis on developing positive habits and attitudes and
the ability to make decisions. The curriculum includes elements
of values, social skills, and positive personal relationships
adapted to the specific needs of each student.
For more information about
Braintree St. Coletta Day School
contact:
Ron Shepherd
Director of Education
85 Washington St.
Braintree, MA 02184
or Call:
(781) 848-6250
(781) 848-0640 (fax)
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