ACHIEVE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Jr/Sr High School, located in Hawthorne, New York, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services. The school primarily serves students who require a therapeutic and supportive environment due to social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. It functions as a non-public school that provides an integrated academic and clinical program, often working in conjunction with residential treatment programs or day treatment services to ensure students receive the wraparound support necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in their personal development.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet New York State educational standards while maintaining high teacher-to-student ratios to provide individualized instruction. Beyond traditional academics, Hawthorne Cedar Knolls places a heavy emphasis on therapeutic intervention, social-emotional learning, and life-skills development. By fostering a structured and compassionate setting, the school aims to help students stabilize their behaviors, improve their academic standing, and eventually transition back to traditional school districts or prepare for post-secondary opportunities.