- 100 California Road
- Mt. Vernon, New York 10552
- Contact Person:
John R. Moccio, School Counselor, Special Education; Kim Smith & Lucy Rodriguez-Oyala, Co-Supervisors, Special Education
- Phone Number:
(914) 665-5256, (914) 665-5314
- Fax Number:
(914) 665-5363
- E-mail:
- Years in Service:
26 years
- Mission Statement:
Our mission is to raise the knowledge, skills, and opportunity of all people- students, parents, teachers, and staff- in Mount Vernon High School. In order to accomplish this mission we will maintain alignment of state standards with current curriculum, address the educational and social needs of all students, provide quality professional development for faculty and staff, and expect both parents and the outside community to be actively involved throughout the entire school year. Moreover, students who graduate from Mt. Vernon High School will possess and be able to use the following skills:
*To think critically and creatively,
*To read, write, speak and compute effectively,
*To demonstrate the ability to make the transaction from school to work,
*To have the skills necessary for successful completion of post-secondary education,
*To understand themselves, their heritage and its place in history and the world,
*To appreciate others and act responsibly in a global society,
*To function effectively as individuals and as part of a team in the community and in the workplace.
Disabilities Served
- Autism
- Developmental Disabilities
- Emotional / Psychiatric
- Learning Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
Education Services
- High School
- Other:
465 classified students with a current Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) (2005 -06 school year)
Transportation Services
- Public
- Other:
Students receiving f. t. Special Education Services in the "Life Skills II and I" Classes for Developmentally Disabled, M.R. and Orthopedically Impaired (Cerebral Palsy) and Autism - approx. 50 students
Medical Services
- Adaptive Technology
- Clinical Services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
Vocational Services
- Pre-Vocational Training
- Vocational Training
- Other:
* if student takes courses
Legal / Support / Advocacy Services
- None
Back to top
