Lakeland-Andover School (LAS)
is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian day school
that provides special education programs to
adolescents classified by their local public
schools. It has been approved annually by the New
Jersey Department of Education since 1972. The
school offers success-oriented academic and
vocational instruction in a supportive environment
and provided by caring, experienced professionals.
The school has an average enrollment of 35 to 40
students.
Mission Statement
LAS respects that each student is an individual with
unique talents and abilities who can benefit from
and enjoy a stimulating educational program designed
specifically to meet his or her needs. Therefore,
the school strives to provide quality individualized
education plans to students in a caring, creative
environment, while facilitating the social,
emotional, physical, behavioral, and intellectual
development of each student.
BELIEF Statements
The Lakeland-Andover School believes that:
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Every student is a valued member of the school
community with unique strengths and challenges.
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Each student’s educational program should be
individualized to meet his or her needs.
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School should encourage the development of
students intellectually, socially, emotionally,
physically, and morally.
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Students should be encouraged to be active
participants in the learning process.
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Students are responsible for their behavior and
should be held accountable for their actions.
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All students and staff members deserve to be
treated with dignity and respect.
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School should provide a safe, supportive,
nurturing learning environment, free from
bullying and harassment.
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Cultural diversity is valued and celebrated.
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Students benefit from active involvement of
parents/guardians in their child’s learning.
