STONE RIDGE AND HEIGHTS DOWN SYNDROME QUESTION

[Anonymous]

I called The Heights because I have a son with a learning issue who has a plan at our parish school to see if they could "match it".

They said that they don't have staff decided to that, but the things he needed (a quiet place to take tests, access to a computer) were things they could do.
However, there is no coordinator or any designated staff for special needs.

They didn't tell me "no" but they were super up front about how they make things work.

If I had a child who had Downs Syndrome, I'd feel better having them attend a school where a few people had a certification in special education, and also some related service folks (OT, Speech) on staff to help teachers understand how to meet the unique needs of my child, and it wouldn't be that school. I don't know about SR at all.

[Anonymous]

If the Down's student was high enough functioning, they might be able to do it, but it is doubtful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stone ridge is for girls and the heights is for boys. If a child has Down syndrome but can perform at grade level, I don't see why they wouldn't accept them.

What? Down syndrome people don’t perform ‘at grade level’.

I wish that SR would start a program for SN. That would be great.
In the meantime look at Holy Cross or Brookewood for girls.
Avalon for boys.

Check your facts: "Intellectual and Developmental Symptoms. Cognitive impairment, problems with thinking and learning, is common in people with Down syndrome and usually ranges from mild to moderate. Only rarely is Down syndrome associated with severe cognitive impairment"
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/down/conditioninfo/symptoms

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stone ridge is for girls and the heights is for boys. If a child has Down syndrome but can perform at grade level, I don't see why they wouldn't accept them.

What? Down syndrome people don’t perform ‘at grade level’.

I wish that SR would start a program for SN. That would be great.
In the meantime look at Holy Cross or Brookewood for girls.
Avalon for boys.

Check your facts: "Intellectual and Developmental Symptoms. Cognitive impairment, problems with thinking and learning, is common in people with Down syndrome and usually ranges from mild to moderate. Only rarely is Down syndrome associated with severe cognitive impairment"
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/down/conditioninfo/symptoms

Even with mild to moderate ID, I would want a program that is coordinated by special educators with training on the variability of strengths and weaknesses of a kid with DS, whether public or private. The Holy Cross program is a good one.