The Bridge Academy is an independent school for students (ages 8–18) with language-based learning disabilities, like dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, ADHD and dysgraphia. The school is located in Lawrenceville, but serves students in Ocean and Monmouth counties.
It is a student centered, academically challenging school with clear expectations and learning foundations. They celebrate each child’s talents, successes and build upon a strong community including students, parents, family members, child study team members and professionals.
The school is well known and respected for its unique ability to remediate student weaknesses, encourage independent learning strategies and help maximize academic potential. Students are best described as “bright students who learn differently.”
Small class size (3:1) and multi-sensory teaching techniques are employed to address individual learning styles, while a supportive and nurturing environment fosters each student’s academic and social growth.
It provides a comprehensive curriculum in language arts, mathematics, science, social
studies, art, physical education/health, career orientation, speech, counseling and
occupational therapy. Its program is highly effective, with 87 percent of the students pursuing a college education after graduation.
The school offers a regular school program five days a week (8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
from September–June, as well as after school tutoring. For more information, visit their
website at www.banj.org or call 609-844- 0770.
