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Mission & History
Mission & History
Harmony Heights is a therapeutic day school serving girls with emotional needs that cannot be adequately served in the standard high school setting. Situated in Oyster Bay, New York, Donald Lafayette established Harmony Heights in 1974, and it has served as an outstanding resource for education and emotional healing for 48 years. Harmony Heights is a NYS chartered and registered high school and offers regents and local diplomas. From teachers to school counselors to therapists, the staff at Harmony Heights represents the finest caliber of professionals each dedicated to the emotional, social and educational well-being of our students.In a caring, supportive atmosphere that stresses self-worth, self-reliance and hope for the future, Harmony Heights' girls discover the inner resources necessary to overcome adversity and conflict, to become fulfilled, productive individuals. Hope Happens at Harmony Heights
Admissions
Admissions
Students are referred to Harmony Heights by their school district’s CSE’s. Girls must be in grades 8 – 12 and classified as Emotionally Disturbed or Other Health Impaired. Each referral is considered on an individual basis, however Harmony Heights does not admit girls who are physically aggressive, or diagnosed with a Conduct Disorder, or drug dependent.
Our profile consists of girls who are depressed, school phobic, withdrawn and emotionally fragile or suffering from Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, OCD, and Mood Disorders. Many of our students have been hospitalized prior to admission to Harmony Heights. Harmony Heights will also give consideration to students with Aspergers Syndrome as well as girls with a diagnosis of PDD.
All referrals must be submitted to our Director of Clinical Services, Lori Neazer. Upon review of the referral an interview will be arranged for both the student and her parents or guardian(s). The interview also includes a tour of the school building. Harmony Heights has a rolling admissions policy.
Referral packets must include:
A psychosocial including history of the presenting problem/problems
Updated Transcript, including standardized testing
All disciplinary reports
Current report card
Hospital records
Physical and Immunization Record
Psychiatric
Psychological Testing
Educational Testing
Tuition
Tuition
There is no tuition cost to parents of approved, school district referred students. The school tuition is paid by the student’s home school district.
Private pay students may also be considered. This must be discussed with the Executive Director prior to the admission process.
We welcome your inquiries and look forward to meeting you.
Please contact Harmony Heights
Lori Neazer, Director of Clinical Services at
(516) 922-6688
or
Curriculum
Curriculum
Harmony Heights is a New York Department of Education-approved program and offers a NY State Regents diploma program in a therapeutic special educational setting.
Students graduating from Harmony Heights receive either a Regents or a Local diploma. Courses completed at Harmony Heights are eligible for full credit in the home district, should the student return back to her District.
Classes are small (no more than 12 students) and are taught by certified teachers assisted by a teacher’s assistant/aide in an atmosphere conducive to learning.
Before each girl begins her educational experience with Harmony Heights, she works with a school counselor to build her schedule depending on the student’s needs and course requirements. Harmony Heights provides transitional counseling for all students. This counseling provides vocational and college selection as well as a myriad of activities for seniors to support graduation from high school and future plans.
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