North River Middle/High School

North River School (NRS), DESE approved public day school, is a highly structured individualized and therapeutic learning environment for students in grades 5-12, based on the MA Common Core Curriculum, small group instructional settings and multiple vocational opportunities. The therapeutic milieu includes counseling services, a behavior management system based on the principles of collaborative problem solving and natural consequences, functional behavioral assessments, and behavior intervention plans. A strong home-school relationship is also a critical and an essential part of the program’s success.

North River School assists students in developing the behavioral and academic skills needed to successfully return to their sending schools. Students receive academic credits toward graduation from their own school districts by completing the course of studies provided at North River School and passing MCAS. North River School provides vocational programming and school-to-work and transitional life-skills development. The schedule helps students earn academic credits including core curriculum, life-skills, health and physical education, art, vocational exploration, and 8th grade transition to high school.