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The Westfield Day School, an independent, off-campus school, is dedicated to helping students overcome personal obstacles and academic difficulties by designing individual programs for success for students with special needs. Those students previously identified as underachievers, or those who have failed or are in danger of failing in traditional public or private schools, can benefit from the special attention and unique program advantages at The Westfield Day School. Students who are of at least average intelligence, who may be diagnosed with conditions such a ADHD, learning disabilities, or social-emotional problems who are otherwise classified for special education purposes in the public school systems, are eligible for admission. The school, through its subsidiary--Rye Educational Services--is affiliated with the nearby Rye Hospital Center.

Rye Educational Services This highly specialized function provides individualized programs designed to meet the specific needs that can be offered by an educational therapist. Sensitivity to children with emotional problems enables the program to provide: Perceptual training; visual, auditory, motor, multi-sensory Academic remediation; reading, math, special content areas, oral and written language, vocabulary development

Study skills; note taking, test preparation, test-taking techniques Organizational skills; scheduling, sequencing, research skills Reasoning and thinking skills Preparation for standardized tests including SAT I and SAT II Consultation with family, school and related helping services. Workshops for parents and professionals.

Integrated Support Experience The school's philosophy is based on the idea that underachievement is a syndrome, a complex set of interacting factors that is part psychological, educational, social-emotional, familial, behavioral, developmental, or biological. A youngster's abilities, limitations, interests, learning style, and educational and personal history must all be taken into account when developing a plan to remedy under- achievement. The Westfield Day School offers a psycho-educational program that combines an active clinical program with specialized educational instruction. Regular communication is established among the faculty, students, and parents to shape the process; it is a fully integrated support experience.

Corrective Educational Environment Classes are kept small, with no more than five students per teacher. Students who are easily distracted, who are on medication or who have developed maladaptive school or social behaviors may require a constant adult presence or involvement throughout the day. This helps the student keep on track, and also creates an ideal environment for fostering personal growth and social development. Support is also extended to the parents individually and during monthly ""family nights."" This is the corrective educational environment, the hallmark of the small, tutorial-based therapeutic Westfield program.

Comprehensive Educational Program After careful review of the total application and prior evaluations, all students are assessed for curriculum and supportive planning purposes. This dual assessment process culminates in the creation of the Comprehensive Educational Program (CEP). Objectives are designed to address the educational, psychological, and behavioral concerns: the plan is refined throughout the academic year. Each student's CEP is developed to keep him on track for graduation according to New York State Education Department guidelines.

The Academic Program Although The Westfield Day School accepts students in the seventh through twelfth grades, the program is essentially ungraded, permitting greater flexibility for individual educational planning. All :traditional courses are offered including ,health, art, and music. Electives, physical education, and independent study courses can be arranged for credit on an individual basis.The Westfield Day School Experience A typical day at The Westfield Day School will seem quite familiar to most students. They attend classes, work on independent projects, meet with their counselor individually and in small groups, and participate in discussions and activities. Westfield's low-key approach and small size are intentional and therapeutic, helping to offset the stimulus-seeking and non-productive behaviors of many students. The school comprises one building in downtown Rye, New York. It contains classrooms with individual work stations, private study rooms, lounge area, a consultation room and an administrative office. With parental permission, students can take breaks or walk to nearby specialty clothing shops, music or book stores, or pick up a snack or lunch at gourmet delis or local pizzerias. The City of Rye and nearby towns offer many varied and stimulating cultural events and recreational opportunities. The school is located one block from the Metro North train station in Rye and is a thirty- eight minute train ride to New York City.

Faculty and Advisors The former Head of School, an educational evaluator and curriculum designer, and master teacher and educational therapist, taught teachers in graduate programs, developed educational programs in schools, corporations and hospitals and directed Rye Educational Services and Reading and Writing POWER in Rye, NY. Co-founder and President of Westfield, Peter M. Schoenholtz, a licensed clinical social worker, is the Director of Student Support Services as well as member of the Affiliate Medical Staff and Director of Social Work Services at the Rye Hospital Center. He is responsible for developing and implementing the clinical program, working directly with staff, students and families, and collaborating with other mental health professionals. The consulting and advisory faculty of Westfield consists of licensed professionals in psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, substance abuse and addictions, occupational therapy, and art therapy. Specialists in learning disabilities and educational planning and placement are also available to work with students, faculty and families. Applications are accepted on a year- round basis and students may be admitted at any time during the academic year. For more information or for an application, please contact:

Head of School

The Westfield Day School,
23 Purdy Avenue
Rye, New York 10580
(914) 967-2530