Upper School
Welcome to The Craig Upper School!
"Many students learn in different ways...
...the right opportunities and environment must be provided."
Welcome
to the homepage of the Craig Upper School! If you are in search
of a high school program that provides a nurturing, yet academically rigorous and college preparatory environment for
the high school student with learning differences, Craig School should be considered. You will find information on this site about our program,
our staff, and the accomplishments of our students.
The Craig Upper School is a unique program that began in the fall
of 2000 with the idea that all students can and will learn if the
right environment and accommodations are provided. In the spring
of 2004, we graduated our first senior class. Our graduates
are on the path to realizing their academic goals through placements
in a variety of post-secondary programs including colleges and universities.
All our upper school teachers have been trained in Dr. Mel Levine's "All Kinds of Minds Schools Attuned" workshop. Each year teams of faculty members select a small group of students to "attune" for the purpose of identifying and applying the most effective educational approaches to help the students unlock their learning potential. Other specialized strategies at Craig include the Strategic Intervention Model developed by the University of Kansas, one-on-one Orton Gillingham instruction, and a three-year comprehensive college and post-secondary advisory program.
Please feel free to contact us for further information. We hope
you find our Web site informative and enlightening and thank you
for your interest in the Craig Upper School.
Eric M. Caparulo
Director, The Craig Upper School
Quotes From Craig School Students
"One of my favorite things about Craig Upper School is the Saturday night Stepping-Out program. [Last year] we saw the NJ Nets, the NJ/NY Hitmen, the Cirque de Soleil, and the Blue Man Group in NYC."
— Joe
"The teachers are available and can really give you that one-on-one attention when you need it."
— Devlin
"The small class sizes allow for greater interaction and moving forward in the subject."
— Steve