East Hills Academy
East Hills Academy is a public special education school located in Chula Vista, California, and is part of Sweetwater Union High School District. The academy provides specialized education for students in grades 7 through 12 with severe learning, emotional, social (autism), and cognitive disabilities.
History
Established in 2007, East Hills Academy was created to provide a local educational option for students with special needs, particularly those previously placed in private, non-public schools. Its goal is to offer educational services in a less restrictive setting, with access to mainstream programs and extracurricular activities, as the school shares a campus with Olympian High School.
Programs
East Hills Academy provides three primary educational programs:
- Mild/Moderate Program: Designed for students who are working towards a high school diploma, with classes held in the "Robison Center Wing".
- Moderate Program: Features self-contained classrooms where students follow individualized education programs.
- Moderate/Severe Program: For students aged 13–22, this program is housed in the Hawkins Center Wing, with students earning a Certificate of Completion upon program exit.
The academy also integrates related services such as assistive technology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and behavioral support. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of seven students in the moderate/severe program and twelve students in the mild/moderate program.
References
- ^ "Sweetwater Union High School District Special Services". Sweetwater Union High School District. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "East Hills Academy – About Us". East Hills Academy. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "California School Directory: East Hills Academy". California Department of Education. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
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