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The Newgrange School (CRF ID #8)
ADDRESS
526 So. Olden Ave,
Hamilton, NJ 08629
PHONE
609-584-1800
FAX
609-584-6166
EMAIL
info@thenewgrange.org
URL
http://www.thenewgrange.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Bob Hegedus, Principal
Linda Swanson, Vice-Principal
CONTACT PERSON
Heather Rose, Administrative Assistant
HOURS
MON-FRI: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Office hours
MON-FRI: 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM - School hours
DESCRIPTION
A private, non-sectarian day school, accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education, for children and teenagers with learning disabilities. Offers a faculty/student ratio of 1 to 3, small classes and individualized instruction within a full school curriculum. Can accommodate up to 125 students, grades 2 through 12. Tuition is paid by public schools if placed by the Child Study Team; scholarships are available with private placement. Member, NJAIS and Orton Dyslexia Society, and ASAH. The Newgrange Educational Outreach Center in Princeton extends the work of the school into the community (see separate entry).
SERVICES
Education - Full academic curriculum/Ungraded - Learning disabled children and teens ages 8-18
Education and recreation, summer enrichment - Art, music, academics - Learning disabled or at-risk children ages 9-14.
PROGRAMS
SMART (Science, Music, Art, Reading, Tutoring): Summer program for learning disabled or at-risk students with learning difficulties ages 9-14 which provides art, music and other activities combined with academics. It is intended to reinforce academic gains of the school year and prevent regression during summer vacation. Held the month of July: 1/2 day sessions; one-on-one tutoring available in the afternoon. Contact the school secretary.
Newgrange Educational Outreach Center: See separate entry.
PUBLICATIONS
Newgrange Now (quarterly newsletter)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Partial scholarships available based on need and number of applications
FOUNDED
1977
SUBJECT
EDUCATION - CHILDREN AND YOUTH
DISABILITIES SERVICES
DATE MODIFIED
01-10-06