Academic Services   Academic services at the Hunterdon Learning Center are individually structured to guide students toward reaching their full potential despite social, emotional, and academic challenges that have hindered them previously. Academic instruction is typically one-to-one followed by guided practice combined with group lessons and cooperative learning activities. Although designed to meet the specific needs of its students, the Hunterdon Learning Center’s curriculum meets New Jersey Department of Education Standards. Building organization and study skills. To improve organizational skills and encourage homework completion, every student is supplied with a Hunterdon Learning Center Master Notebook that is maintained with daily teacher supervision. The Master Notebook is designed to help students achieve the sequencing and planning skills needed for academic success. The Notebook also serves as a reference and communication tool for parents with regard to monitoring home work assignments and academic progress. Evaluating progress. Students receive mid-term progress reports, and end of term report cards are issued four times per year as in traditional school settings. Parents are considered an important part of the school’s educational team and are welcome to call, e-mail, or meet with any member of the staff to discuss their student’s progress. Standardized testing and graduation requirements. Statewide standardized assessments (e.g., HSPA, EOC, and ASK) are administered in small group settings and provide for individualized testing accommodations if specified in a student’s individualized educational program. High school students are held accountable for their local sending district’s graduation requirements and attendance policies. Extended School Year. A thirty day extended school year program is offered to students who are at risk for experiencing academic or behavioral regression during the summer break. Daily sessions occur in July and August.