 Many students who come to The Children's Village have failed repeatedly in school. They may have learning difficulties their community school is not equipped to deal with, severe behavioral problems that frustrate and overwhelm the student, or problems in their family or living situations that cause them to miss a great deal of school. We have successfully turned what other schools consider problem students into achievers.
Graduation rates are high.
Scholarships for college or technical schools are available through The Children's Village.
In partnership with parents and local school districts, we help students find the best possible school placement—one that understands their special needs.
 Our K- 12 school, Greenburgh Eleven, is a fully accredited New York State public school district. No classroom has more than 12 students, and some have as few as 6. Students learn from highly qualified teachers, most with Master’s degrees in special education and experience with learning difficulties and behavioral and emotional problems. All students are grounded in basic skills and are taught the New York State curriculum in Mathematics, English and Science.
High school students have the opportunity to choose career and technical education classes in:
 Many of our students excel in art, band and chorus and the school musicals, concerts and art shows are popular with students, parents and staff.
“All I have ever heard were the problems that [my son] had, but never any solutions…. Greenburgh Eleven has literally transformed him to a place where he feels good about himself and his accomplishments.” Mr. S. Parent
“My favorite subjects are math, home and career, and industrial arts…In my other school, I failed my tests. But here, the teachers help me to do well and I have passed my tests.” C.J. High School Student
Success in academics is regularly celebrated through quarterly honor roll breakfasts, academic banquets, senior dinners and special gifts and medals for achievement.
When the school day ends at CV, learning does not stop:
Trained educators provide one-on-one and group tutoring and enrichment to students during after-school hours;
Students take trips to museums, plays, musical events, and nature centers;
Juniors and seniors visit colleges and trade schools to learn what possibilities are available;
Our unique Books for Boys program encourages children to develop a love of reading through leisure reading times, cottage libraries, poetry jams, and author visits. |
