Students who need to make up class credit, or who are at risk of regressing in the months prior to the start of the new school year, receive academic instruction based on core curriculum standards in math, science, language arts and humanities. Instruction in art, music, cooking, computers and photography is also offered, and ESY students have the opportunity to take part in educational field trips, as well as recreational activities like swimming and horseback riding.
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Structured learning and transition skills instruction includes job sampling and coaching, college exploration visits, financial literacy lessons, creation and development of community service projects, and hands-on experience in culinary arts.
Shepard Schools' highly qualified, state certified teachers, social workers and school psychologists are trained in the Wolf Program©, an evidence-based social emotional learning program that utilizes social skills instruction, individual or group counseling, and a positive behavioral management point system.