Admission to The Deron School of New Jersey
Steps for Admission
Information about the Deron School Programs: Upon request, descriptive brochures will be forwarded to interested parents and Child Study Team members. In addition, a preliminary tour of either program may be arranged by calling the school.
Previous reports: Deron requests that previous assessments be submitted at the time of application to assist Intake personnel in determining the suitability of the Deron program. In addition to a current IEP, other requested reports include any pertinent medical information, current levels of academic functioning and/or other input from the student’s previous teachers/therapists, a social history as well as any available psychological or educational evaluations.
Intake: If it appears that the program may be appropriate, an interview will be set up for the child, parents and Child Study Team.
Decision: On the basis of the evaluations, reports and interview, a decision will be made to determine if the Deron program meets the applicant’s needs.
Upon admission: Prior to attending classes, the school requires the following reports: a Physical Exam, Immunization Record, Notification of Placement, an IEP that addresses the student’s placement at Deron School, an Emergency Form/Health History and any applicable Medication Forms.
A student is never refused admittance on the basis of race, creed or national origin.
Student Placement
Deron I – Elementary Program
Age, in addition to academic and social skill levels, are all factors in determining the most appropriate placement for a student.
Deron I – Secondary Programs
An individual's social skills, academic levels and long-term goals are all considered when determining placement in either the PLUS Program or the Prep Program. While the Prep Program offers a more traditional approach, the PLUS Program presents academic material and skills inherently through hands-on, Community-Based experiences.
Deron II – Secondary Program
Students at the secondary level exhibit a wide range of academic, vocational and socialization skills. Following review, administrators assign each student to the program that will best meet his or her needs. Deron II offers three different programs:
- Self-Contained Classes - for students who require full-time supervision and guidance.
- Small class size, with a full-time teacher and teacher assistant.
- Students remain with one teacher for academic subjects including Math, Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Health and Life Skills.
- Students travel as a group with their teacher and/or teacher assistant to Physical Education, Music & Art, Home Economics–Foods & Sewing, Woodshop and Workshop/Transition classes.
- Partially-Departmentalized Classes - for students who require social, academic and/or behavioral growth before advancing into the more independent Departmentalized Classes. Considered a transitional program, students receive closer supervision from their core academic teacher who also oversees their performance in all subject areas.
- Small class size, with a full-time teacher and teacher assistant.
- Students remain with their core teacher for academic subjects including Math, Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Life Skills.
- Students travel as a group with their core teacher and/or teacher assistant to Health, Physical Education, Music & Art, Home Economics – Foods & Sewing, Woodshop and Workshop/Transition classes.
- Students participate in enrichment classes, where they have the opportunity to pursue special topics and projects.
- Departmentalized Classes - for students who are capable of moving independently throughout the building, following individualized schedules of required courses and elective classes. With a wide range of academic abilities, these students have shown relatively strong social skills.
- Small class size, with different teachers for each academic subject area including Math, Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Transition Skills and Health.
- Students are grouped primarily with the same peers for all academic subjects and Physical Education.
- Given their chosen electives, students follow individualized schedules for Music & Art, Home Economics – Foods & Sewing, Woodshop and Workshop classes.
- Students participate in selected enrichment classes, where they have the opportunity to pursue special topics and projects.
Many students advance from one program to the next as they develop the skills needed to do so.
Inquiries
All inquiries concerning placements should be referred to:
| Deron I Lou Ann Trifolis, Principal 1140 Commerce Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Phone: 908.206.0444 Fax: 908.206.0466 E-mail: ltrifiolis@deronschool.org |
Deron II Chastity Rivera, Principal 130 Grove Street Montclair, NJ 07042 Phone: 973.509.2777 Fax: 973.509.2515 E-mail: crivera@deronschool.org |
