Abraxas Naperville Bridge Program
Woodridge, Illinois
2221 64th Street
Woodridge, Illinois 60517
(630) 824-4575
Fax: (630) 824-4582
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Client Profile
In partnership with the Naperville School District 203, Abraxas offers alternative education by providing a structured, safe, and quality educational setting for up to 50 students from District 203. Classes and individualized services are separated into a day school, serving grades 9 through 12 (ages 14 through 21), and the Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs (ALOP) assisting 14 to 18 year old students who are at risk of academic failure. Those eligible for the ALOP program are students at risk of failing to meet the Illinois Learning Standards or failing to graduate or students who demonstrate a need for educational support or social services beyond the regular school program.
There is a significant difference in the method of instruction and type of educational programming that should be provided to students who experience difficulty in a traditional setting. Our school provides an educational program focused on active learning with an emphasis on differentiated instruction, individualized direction, a safe learning environment and celebration of personal accomplishment.
This program is intended to serve adolescents who present behaviors that include: physically assaultive behavior, running away, truancy, school refusal, oppositional/defiant behavior, aggressive and destructive behavior, poor impulse control, substance abuse, eating disorders, self mutilation and suicidal behavior.
Key Services
· Education
· Behavior modification
· Social Skills Acquisition (emotional support)
· Re-integration/transition
· Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Model (PBIS)
· Aggression Replacement Training
· Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How are students enrolled?
Social Workers, Deans and Administrative staff from Naperville refer students who are then interviewed by Naperville Bridge staff. Parent/guardian, home school staff, and other involved agencies meet to determine specific programming needs of the referred student. Accepted students are those who show a genuine desire to continue their education and take responsibility for past mistakes.
What is the student to teacher ratio?
Our model of one teacher and intervention specialist per classroom allows a co-teaching atmosphere. Classroom size is small (typically 10 for the non-public special education classes and up to 15 students in ALOP) to facilitate optimum individual attention.
Who provides therapeutic services?
Appropriately certified/licensed Social Workers (type 73), Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors (CADC), and Licensed Professional Counselors (LCP) employed by the school.
Are extra-curricular activities offered?
Yes. The Chicago Area Alternative Education League (CAAEL) is a not-for profit organization that provides academic and athletic programs for troubled youth attending Illinois’ Alternative Schools. They offer chess, scholastic bowls, annual art fair, basketball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, bowling, softball and more.
Is there a minimum time period that students must attend?
Students are sent to the Naperville Bridge program by District 203 and their time in the program is determined upon intake by the School District.
When can a student return to his/her home school?
Each student has a Student Reintegration Program (SRP) with goals and objectives. His/Her transition back to his/her home school is determined by reaching their goals in their SRP, being in a transition phase and being on a high level determined by their daily points. When the student reaches all of these goals staff will have a meeting with the school district for reintegration.
What is appropriate to wear while attending the Naperville Bridge School?
Appropriate student dress and grooming are important factors in the safe and orderly operation of the school. Each student's appearance should reflect a positive image of the school and contribute to a distraction-free learning environment. Our school values and needs the support of parents in upholding the school and campus dress code guidelines.
Is transportation provided?
Yes, students will be bused.
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