Life Skills

Bergen County Special Services School District

www.bergen.org

69 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Based on the provided information, **LIFE SKILLS** is an educational facility located at 540 Farview Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey. This program is typically operated as a specialized component of the Bergen County Special Services School District (BCSSSD). It is designed to provide high-needs students with an intensive, functional curriculum that prioritizes independence and real-world application over traditional academic tracks.

The program focuses heavily on preparing students for life beyond the classroom by teaching essential daily living tasks, social-emotional development, and vocational skills. By utilizing a highly structured environment, the school aims to support students with significant developmental or cognitive challenges in reaching their maximum potential, helping them gain the practical abilities necessary to navigate their communities and personal lives with increased autonomy.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Life Skills
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	27
Black	9
Asian	5

White
28 (40.6 %)
Hispanic
27 (39.1 %)
Black
9 (13.0 %)
Asian
5 (7.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bergen County Special Services School District
Phone:	(201)343-6000
Website:	http://www.bergen.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 11

Ungraded 55