Mission

Avon Lenox High School will provide educational opportunities for students with disabilities by utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and departmentalization of curricular domains. Through instruction in Life Skills, Academics, Vocational/Work-Based Learning, Recreation/Leisure, Socialization, and Community-Based Instruction, students will strive to reach their maximum potential for effective living and functioning in a diverse society.

Vision Statement

Avon Lenox High School will share responsibility with all stakeholders to ensure educational opportunities that allow students with disabilities to:

• enter a safe, clean, nurturing, and positive environment
• become as independent as possible by participating in authentic educational experiences and instructional activities
• demonstrate respect, support, and understanding in all situations
• respond in a socially acceptable manner
• engage in meaningful opportunities that enhance communication and participation in all aspects of society: home, school, community, and work
• develop skills necessary for successful transition into post-graduation placements.

School Beliefs

• All students, regardless of the severity or type of disability, have individual needs.
• Skills, which are attainable for each student in the area of learning, should be identified and nurtured.
• Activities in the school should be success oriented so that all students have a positive self-image.
• The curriculum should consist of functional, age-appropriate skills and activities that have transitional value for adult life.
• The process of education should be transferable to all students' daily lives in the home, at school, in the community, and at the work site.
• Opportunities must be sought to expand our knowledge and improve our professional development in order to ensure an appropriate education for all students.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Management techniques should be utilized in all situations where the students could harm themselves, other students, or school staff.
• The environment should be safe, challenging, and satisfying.
• All students can learn and be successful in their present and future lives.