SESI is a private provider of specialized education services for children and youth facing learning, language, and social challenges. SESI offers a variety of day school programs that are customized for students with disabilities and at-risk youth. Located in several states including Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Illinois and California, these day schools go by the names: High Road School, High Road Student Learning Centers, High Road Academy and Sierra Schools.
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High Road Upper School of Washington DC
In February HRUS celebrated Black History. Black History is not just the history of African-Americans, it’s the history of the world. The staff and some students participated in the festivities of the month. Mr. John-Langba, a native of Sierre Leone, continued the tradition he and Mr. Jackson started, by wearing African dashikis everyday for the month of February. Of course no one had more dashikis than Mr. John-Langba.
The BHM Program was a successful celebration filled with Libation and drumming from Mr. Jackson and Daquon Robinson, singing of the Black National Anthem by Ms. Hartwell and a poetry contest written and read by students.
Mr. Hubbard put his stylish techniques together and spearheaded the first BHM fashion show for High Road Upper School, with participation from some High Road Academy students. The month long celebration also included a guest appearance from local dance crew Show Out and ended with a smorgasbord of food for staff and students. Special thanks goes to those students who felt the cultural vibe from day one; Roshell Peak for dancing, Daquon Robinson for drumming and poetry and Eric Villatoro for the graffiti art.
Remember Africa is the birthplace of humanity and also the birthplace of science, math, astrology, art, music and civilization. If it wasn’t for Ancient Africans there wouldn’t be an Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Ancient China or an Ancient Americas.
News & Events
High Road Academy Plus Program
High Road Academy is proud to announce the addition of a new program at the Laurel location. The “PLUS” Program will begin in August for the 2012-2013 school year as an alternative to our current Upper School program. The program is in response to a growing need voiced by our sending school systems to provide appropriate options for a specific set of high school students.
Dog Therapy Program
The Sierra Academy of Scottsdale have instituted a Dog Therapy Program for our students. The support of our 4-legged friends have taught our students about sensitivity, self-control, compassion and the importance of treating others with respect. Please click the link below to read the entire article as posted on the online magazine, Special Education Advisor, about our Therapy Dog Program.
A Ceremonial Opening
The High Road School of Massachusetts opened its doors in the midst of last school year. However, October 28, 2011 marked the Grand Opening to the larger public with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. This symbolic celebration was a toast to both the programs’ current and future accomplishments. Notable guests joining the event included Olga Garriga, Out of District Coordinator for Brocton Public Schools, Carolan Sampson, Out of District Coordinator for Stoughton Public Schools and Greg Marancik, Director of Operations, SESI/High Road Schools.
An interview with Student of the Month Michaela
What types of things to do like to do?
I love to ride horses, go to the library, watch movies, go shopping and read books. Jewelry like peals and diamonds interest me. I also like learning about Geography and I’m learning to like Math. To relax, I enjoy candles and getting massages.
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"At High Road, you can be yourself. You get respect by giving respect, by learning to take responsibility for your actions. High Road helps me be the best person I can be, the person I want to be. They believe in me at High Road and that makes me believe in myself."
High Road School of Delaware Student
