Longview School
at the Summit Center
Longview School
at the Summit Center
Students
The Longview school serves students ages 14-21 who have identified
emotional and behavioral disabilities.
We accept students who are aware of their issues and or able to respond to feedback and redirection. Our students must be willing to participate fully in academic classes, individual counseling and group counseling.
Campus
The facility is a log structure located on the highest peak of a 154-acre
campus bordering Pawtuckaway State Park. The wilderness setting is
ideal for academic studies, inspiration for the art program, and
Adventure-Based Counseling.
Academics
The Longview school at Summit Center is New Hampshire’s premier, alternative
state approved diploma granting high school. While following New
Hampshire Curriculum Frameworks, basic skills, content, and values are
taught through experiential, hands-on opportunities.
Students must be of average intellectual ability and capable of performing in a small -group setting. We recognize the varying achievement levels of our students and have created a learning environment that addresses individuals’ academic needs based on established goals.
In addition to a range of required academic courses, exciting options for elective classes are available: courses taught by visiting artists, woodworking, ornithology, small engine mechanics, bike maintenance, desktop publishing and many more.
Arts
and Adventure
All students take part in an activity oriented counseling group for
the year. Students develop self confidence, self awareness, social
skills, communication skills and healthy coping strategies in an emotionally
and physically safe environment. Adventure activities include
rock climbing, backpacking, whitewater canoeing, sea kayaking, mountain
biking, backcountry skiing,
snowboarding, and ropes course elements. Arts Adventure combines
outdoor activities with opportunities for creating personal and group art.
Longview
Faculty
The Longview faculty are highly qualified, skilled and dedicated professionals.
Our teachers and counselors have many years of experience in their
specific disciplines and with the at risk population.
Tom Jennings, M.Ed., our director, has over 20 years experience in alternative and outdoor education. He is well known and respected in both education and adventure fields.
Therapeutic Services
In an effort to promote the mental, emotional and physical growth of
each individual, Longview School incorporates a range of therapeutic modalities
including a structured behavior management plan, Adventure -Based Counseling,
Art Therapy, small therapeutic groups targeting specific needs and individual
counseling.
Admissions
Interested students take part in an interview process which includes
the school, family and student to determine if Longview is an appropriate
placement. The second step is for the student to visit the school
for a full day. If deemed appropriate, students are enrolled for
a 45-day assessment period. Once accepted, a Longview Individual
Education Plan is developed. Applications are accepted year round,
based on openings.
Directions
From the West (Manchester Area):
Take 93 north or south to Route 101 east to exit 3 Deerfield/Candia. From end of exit ramp make right onto 43 north for 1.7 miles; make left to continue on 43N. Stay on 43 for 5.3 miles. At junction 43/107, make a right onto 107 south for 0.6 miles. Make a left onto Reservation Rd. The road will turn to dirt, go under power lines and fork. Stay right at fork and just beyond the fork turn right into the Longview School driveway (which looks like a road). The long driveway ends at the school.
From the Northwest (Concord Area via Route 4):
Take 393, 4, 202 East to Route 4 East. Continue through the Epsom traffic circle on route 4. You will eventually come to Route 107. Eventually 107 merges with Route 43 at a Texaco station. Stay on 43/107 south for 3.5 miles. 43 and 107 will split at this point, stay left on 107 south for another 0.6 miles from the split. Make a left onto Reservation Rd. The road will turn to dirt, go under power lines and fork. Stay right at fork and just beyond the fork turn right into the Longview School driveway (which looks like a road). The long driveway ends at the school.
From the Northeast (Portsmouth Area via Route 4):
Take Rt. 4 to Rt. 43 south. Take 43 south for 5.9 miles. At Texaco station, make left onto 43/107 south. Stay on 43/107 south for 3.5 miles. 43 and 107 will split at this point, stay left on 107 south for another 0.6 miles from the split. Make a left onto Reservation Rd. The road will turn to dirt, go under power lines and fork. Stay right at fork and just beyond the fork turn right into the Longview School driveway (which looks like a road). The long driveway ends at the school.
From the Southeast (Exeter Area):
Take 101 west to exit 5, Raymond. Make right off exit ramp, go to second light and make a left at Irving gas. From the Irving gas station stay on 27 west for about 4 miles. Bear right onto 107 north, go about 3 miles. Make a right onto Reservation Rd. The road will turn to dirt, go under power lines and fork. Stay right at fork and just beyond the fork turn right into the Longview School driveway (which looks like a road). The long driveway ends at the school.
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