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The Gramon Family of Schools

The Gramon Family of Schools is dedicated to helping children with ASD learn and grow toward greater independence.
The Gramon Family of Schools is comprised of three schools: New Beginnings, Glenview Academy, and The Gramon School.
We view autism as a spectrum of developmental disorders of an organic etiology that has at its core profound impairments in the areas of socialization, communication, sensory responsiveness, adaptive behavior, and, often, academic development.
Together with the family we address those areas in natural contexts with the ultimate goal being the integration of our students into the larger community.
Our approach derives from research and best practices in addressing those deficits particular to the autism spectrum.

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
as a co-morbidity with ASD
Year Founded
1939
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
228 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
The Gramon Family of Schools Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rate is set by the NJ Dept. of Ed. and generally is paid by the sending school district.
Admissions Director
Melissa Lace
Admissions Associate
Jodie Corforte

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

School Notes

  • The individual needs of each student at The Gramon Family of Schools are met by a team of exceptional professionals including the classroom teacher and assistants; speech, physical and occupational therapists; behaviorists; and social workers. Our mission is to teach our students to function as independently and successfully as possible in their present and future schools, jobs, and communities. To achieve this end, we have established carefully structured educational, training, support, and service programs drawing upon diverse models, depending on the particular needs and readiness of each student. Applied behavioral analysis and discrete trial training are fundamental to the program; other teaching methods, including computer-aided lessons, are incorporated, according to each student`s readiness. Sensory, motor, perceptual, and language skills are introduced through materials and activities that are both student-centered and teacher-directed. Activities emphasize the process rather than the product, fostering the students' sense of accomplishment and pride. Because students learn best through verbal communication combined with hands-on experiences, our program provides a variety of activities designed to promote their overall growth and development. We value the active involvement of our parents at The Gramon Family of Schools. In addition to monthly evening parent training and support meetings, we sponsor "Parent-Helper days" when parents (and grandparents) come to work with their children in the classrooms during the school day. These Parent-Helper days permit the students to see their parents as important and concerned members of the school environment while providing parents with opportunities to observe the student with teachers and other students. Parents gain valuable insights and techniques from the expertise of the staff, and, at the same time, share their own talents and interests.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Gramon Family of Schools offer a summer program?
Yes, The Gramon Family of Schools offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Gramon Family of Schools offer?
The Gramon Family of Schools offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Intramural Sports Only and Track and Field.
What is The Gramon Family of Schools's ranking?
The Gramon Family of Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Gramon Family of Schools?
The application deadline for The Gramon Family of Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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