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Sunrise School
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As I look back on the first half of the 2019-2020 school year at Sunrise School, I am pleased to report that we continue to make excellent progress in meeting the academic, social and vocational needs of our special edcucation students. We welcomed Marisa Esposto as our new assistant principal at the beginning of the school year and our enrollment has increased due to new classrooms and programming.
Some of the exciting developments for the first half of the school year include:
- A new PRIDE program that focuses on the special needs of students ages 18-21 that prepares young adults for independent living and competitive employment.
- An increase in autistic support classrooms.
- Interactive Promethean boards for use in the classrooms.
- A new computer science discoveries course at the secondary level.
- Expansion of STEAM activities in all classrooms.
- A new flagpole managed by the Boy Scouts.
- Continued progress on standards-based instruction with a focus on English/language arts in every classroom.
During the second half of the school year, we will continue to focus on the above areas while offering a new vocational assessment to special needs students from local school districts. We also will have a core team trained in the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.
As we work together, our goal at Sunrise is to fully meet the academic, vocational and social needs of all our students. All the best in 2020!
Lucy McDonough, M.Ed.
Principal
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About our school:
Our mission is to provide an enriching, challenging and inviting environment to all of our special education students.
We facilitate the growth of productive citizens by instilling in our students the necessary skills to transition from the classroom to the community.
Our single-level building enhances accessibility and helps us better serve a wide variety of 5- to 21-year old students with special needs. Our school offers numerous specialized classrooms, such as:
- Learning support
- Life skills support
- Multi-disabilities support
- Autistic support
- Vocational program
From our morning announcements until the final bell rings, our programs meet our students’ individual special needs and inspires confidence. We offer numerous transitional and vocational learning opportunities, such as:
- Career development
- Work center
- Food service
- Buildings and grounds maintenance
- In-school work exploration
- Job site training
Every student balances classroom instruction with special area programs, including:
- Physical education
- Art
- Home economics
- Music
Our student body consists mostly of special education students from the eastern portion of Allegheny County. We are proud to offer a high student-to-staff ratio to better serve our students. Our school is located in a secluded, wooded area of Monroeville that provides a peaceful atmosphere for both students and staff.
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Important links:
Click here for the 2020-2021 acqdemic calendar.
Click here for the 2020-2021 Sunrise School parent-student handbook.
All of our school meal menus can be found on the Nutrislice food service website.
For information regarding transition services, click here.
Our Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) letter can be found here.
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Contact us:
Phone: 724-325-1132
Fax: 724-327-9179