Welcome to Parker Academy
A private therapeutic day school for middle and high school students.
Parker Academy Curriculum
Parker Academy provides a comprehensive curriculum that meets New Hampshire Department of Education standards for both middle and high school students. Our offerings include a diverse array of electives such as Art, Music, Wellness, Coding, Robotics, and Industrial Arts. Course availability may vary by semester to align with the interests and needs of our current student population.
Classes at Parker Academy are held daily for one hour, with options for full-year courses (one credit) or half-year courses (.5 credits).
Small Classes for Individualized Learning
At Parker Academy, our class sizes range from 2 to 5 students, enabling teachers to tailor their instructional approaches to each student’s unique learning style. This personalized attention fosters a supportive and effective learning environment, ensuring that every student can thrive.
Graduation Requirements
Parker Academy’s graduation requirements align with those set by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Students placed by their sending school districts have the option to work toward a diploma from Parker Academy or their sending district.
We recognize that some students may need additional time to fulfill their graduation credits. In collaboration with our special education team, we may offer a fifth year of high school when appropriate to support individual student needs
Parker Academy Enrollment and Licensing
Parker Academy is a year-round program that welcomes students from various referral sources. We are licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Education to accept school referral placements for students identified with primary disabilities, including Emotional Disturbance (ED), Autism, Specific Learning Disability (SLD), and Other Health Impairments (OHI).
Individualized Education Plans
At Parker Academy, we not only provide the services, accommodations, and modifications specified in each student’s IEP, but we also implement universal support to ensure that all students receive the specialized instruction necessary for their success and access to the general curriculum.
All of our students choose to be here.
We attract quality, experienced personnel. Working in teams, our students and faculty make sure our programs are responsive and that all voices are represented. Parent communication and involvement are encouraged and there are many opportunities to contribute. Community service, positive psychology, wellness, signature strengths, mindfulness and personal growth are built into all programs.
Parker Academy has an active, positive influence in the community. Our students and staff volunteer countless hours to worthy causes, sit on boards and professional associations and engage in lively debate on issues and events. Experiential and collaborative, we see ourselves as leaders in an educational movement that embraces all styles and abilities and challenges the status quo.
Before I went to Parker, I was withdrawn, unsociable, and angry. The supports I received at Parker helped me to develop as a student, but more importantly, as a person. I learned how to navigate social situations, and ended up making friends.
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