Mission and Purpose

The Bridge Academy is a not for profit corporation organized and operated exclusively:

To create, operate and maintain a not for profit school to educate and empower students with learning disabilities to reach their fullest potential through a comprehensive program which is developed around each child's individual needs. Orton-Gillingham serves as the foundation of the language arts program utilizing a 3:1 student-staff ratio, while small group instruction spans across the curriculum. Multi-sensory teaching techniques will be employed to address individual learning styles as a supportive and nurturing environment fosters each student's academic and social growth.

To educate communities and parents about the unique programs offered at and through The Bridge Academy.

To maintain an active fund raising campaign so the school can be more affordable to a wider range of students, while still meeting high educational standards. Active fund raising will be necessary to handle the expansion of the school, should waiting lists create a lack of opportunity and hardship for students and districts applying.

The school will serve students of average or higher intellectual potential who have learning disabilities and do not have behavioral issues as their primary handicapping condition. When students do experience behavioral issues, they will be addressed through positive reinforcement and counseling services. Students will exit the program either by graduating or by meeting criteria agreed upon by school and sending districts personnel, and parents. The school shall serve students of all race, creed, national origin, sex and economic groups.

Our mission is to mentor, guide and orient students with learning disabilities, empowering them to reach their fullest potential through a comprehensive program that is designed to meet each child's individual needs.

The curriculum that includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, physical education/health, transitions, speech, counseling and occupational therapy, and the use of computers and technology. As the schedule allows, students aged 14 and older are enrolled in transitions class designed to explore school to post school activities including post secondary education, vocational training and career exploration. All content area curricula are aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and follow the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Opportunities for student involvement in non-academic and extra-curricular services and activities are also encouraged and provided through periodic, school sponsored events as well as student participation in sports and events sponsored at and by the "sending" districts.