MHA visitors should contact the school prior to visiting the campus at 978-384-8290 for more information. Now accepting enrollment applications for the 2021-2022 academic school year. Merrimac Heights Academy is a private nonprofit day school for students aged 11 to 22 with complex learning, language, and social challenges.
Individualized and direct language-based instruction, in combination with hands-on activities and real life experiences, result in students who can be independent and successful. Our middle school, high school and transition programs challenge students academically, socially, and emotionally to be more than they've ever been before.
Individualized and direct language-based instruction, in combination with hands-on activities and real life experiences, result in students who can be independent and successful. Our middle school, high school and transition programs challenge students academically, socially, and emotionally to be more than they've ever been before.
Services
Mission
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Maximize student potential in educational, social, vocational, recreational and community living skills using diverse teaching methods that are tailored to meet the unique academic, social and personal needs of each student. Provide secondary and post-secondary education, including college readiness and career technical training to ensure successful transition into employment.
Philosophy
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We are confident our students can achieve a level of independence that will lead them to successful roles in our communities. We believe experiential and project-based learning, in a nurturing, personalized setting empowers students to lead confident, fulfilling, successful, and independent lives. We believe that language-based instruction is the foundation upon which our students' skills and knowledge can be built.
Application
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Merrimac Heights Academy has an open admissions policy; throughout the year, students may be referred by school districts or family. Submit an application form and student records, including all evaluations, the latest IEP, and a $75 application fee. We review the records to determine the appropriateness of a placement.
Testimonials
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The individualized program here is unique, real and effective. Merrimac Heights Academy is teaching our son to understand his challenges and limitations while at the same time helping him to celebrate his strengths. This has given him confidence, self-esteem and home. Since coming here, Jack now gets himself up each morning, dresses, gets his own breakfast and is ready to leave on time.
Employment
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If you believe your professional and personal path as a teacher is a good fit with MHA, please reach out to Dr. Soares, Executive Director, for a conversation about future employment opportunities. Merrimac Heights Academy is a unique environment dedicated to the advancement of individuals with disabilities.
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