An Opportunity To Do High School Differently
While our high school program mirrors the curriculum of local high schools — with courses in math, social studies, science and English — our students also receive diverse therapies and treatments. Our highly skilled special education teachers perform regular assessments to gauge students’ growth and discover where they need additional support.
Our high schoolers also have opportunities for various electives and extracurriculars like art, music and sports leagues.
We Value Well-Rounded, Diverse Academic Study
Our GlenOaks high school is approved by the Illinois State Board and accredited by Cognia. We blend academic education, extracurricular activities and therapies to nurture students’ emotional growth and independence.
Our small class sizes of approximately 10 students allow for special instruction to each student’s ability, including individualized instruction for unique learning needs.
In addition, we offer a variety of assessments from highly trained special education teachers to help fill learning gaps and measure growth.
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Common Core Standards
Our school is a highly structured setting for daily academic instruction in Common Core standards, including a full range of required courses and electives.
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A Variety of Courses
Our curriculum includes a range of courses for all levels, including chemistry, advanced biology, trigonometry, algebra, precalculus, foreign languages and select Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
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Technology-Rich Environment
Your student will have hands-on experiential instruction in using the latest technology.
Providing Emotional Support for All Students
We offer a variety of expressive therapies. Individual therapy is a main component of our program, with students meeting one-on-one with a licensed clinician or clinical psychologist once a week.
In these individual sessions, students work to develop or improve self-awareness, social skills and coping skills based on their personal goals.
Our therapists use a variety of techniques, including social thinking, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy. We also offer animal-assisted activities.
Art Therapies
- Art therapy
- Exploration of art
- Photography
Music Therapies
- Choir, guitar or piano
- Music therapy
- Music theory and appreciation
Recreation Therapies
- Chicago Area Alternative Education League (CAAEL) sports teams
- Exploration of leisure activities
- Yoga and meditation
Accessible Opportunities for Sports and Clubs
Because success at school goes beyond classroom studies, our students can participate in structured social activities through clubs and athletic programs.
The Chicago Area Alternative Education League (CAAEL) has sports teams for flag football, soccer, basketball and softball, emphasizing and rewarding sportsmanship. Additional after-school clubs may include art, music and movies.
Contact Us
We’re here to answer any questions about our school, programming, curriculum and whether we might be a good fit for your student.