Campus Academy High School
25 William Street ~ Stoneham, MA. 02180
Phone: (781) 245-3443
Fax: (781) 245-3025
Principal: Maureen Crowley, LICSW
The SEEM Collaborative's therapeutic middle and high school
alternative day program is referred to as Campus Academy. Students
in the middle school component range in age from 12-14 years
and in the high school component range in age from 15-22 years.
Students enrolled in the program have not been able to meet
the day-to-day demands of a traditional school setting, despite
significant local special educational programming and supports.
Additionally, they do not possess the necessary skills to manage
the emotional, social, physical, academic and behavioral demands
of such institutions.
Students enrolled in Campus Academy have average or above average
cognitive abilities. All students have demonstrated difficulty
progressing in a regular educational setting due to significant
learning disabilities, social/emotional issues, behavioral issues,
organizational issues and/or attention difficulties. In order
to make academic progress students are in need of an alternative
academic setting that can offer them the accommodations necessary
for them to reach their greatest potential.
All of the students at Campus Academy must meet the graduation
requirements of their local district and pass the MCAS exam in
order to obtain a high school diploma. All curricula taught in
the middle and high school level follows the standards specified
in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Students are placed in a particular grade based on the number
of credits earned as determined by the local school district.
All students are taught in small groups with clear and consistent
routines and expectations so as to increase their success in
school and address their individual learning needs. Teachers
are aware of the student's individual learning styles and use
several modalities to teach in all academic areas. Teachers use
graphic organizers, writing templates, hands on projects, written
assignments, a master notebook system, journals, technology,
audio-visual equipment, alpha-smarts and various other activities
to reinforce learning. For those students who are on the autism
spectrum, particular attention is paid to social development
through group activities, role-playing and real world experience.
For those students who need intensive remedial work that cannot
be met through accommodations in the classroom, individualized
attention is provided. If necessary, students are assigned a
Wilson Reading teacher to provide instruction that will move
the student towards grade level reading. All students participate
in an MCAS preparatory class that focuses on English and math
as it relates to the MCAS exam.
Campus Academy has a strong therapeutic component due to the
presenting emotional/behavioral issues of the student. Each student
is assigned to a counselor and works with that counselor on a
variety of areas such as anger management, communications skills,
personal hygiene, the world of work, substance abuse issues,
family issues, and planning for college. This work is done individually
as well as in groups.
In addition to the strong academic program, students are offered
several elective choices. The electives allow students to explore
some hands-on activities and become involved in the community.
The woodshop elective offers students an opportunity to learn
basic carpentry skills. Additional electives include: culinary
arts, art and community service.
