JSC - New Chance & Riverside

Description of Programming

New Chance is a court-ordered day treatment program in Hastings, Minnesota. The five to seven-month program provides individualized education in Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Physical Education. Students ages 14-18 are provided general and/or special education courses.

Riverside/Juvenile Services Center located in Hastings, Minnesota, is a program that provides general and special education courses in math, science, English, social studies, and physical education. Students are court-ordered to attend this locked, adjudicated facility. Students range in ages from 12-18 and are in attendance from one day to year depending on individual circumstances.

Our Approach and Focus

Students with general and special education needs are provided with a curriculum that meets their needs. The school staff works closely with the Dakota County staff to provide a supportive educational environment. There is one teacher and one paraprofessional with a maximum of ten students per classroom.  

Services and Benefits

Students are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) including Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Developmental Adaptive Physical Education.

School Meals

Provided by Dakota County

Health Services

Provided by Dakota County

Transportation