Who We Serve - Green Chimneys

Tradition Continues Thanks to W. R. Berkley

December 20, 2018

Who We Serve

Green Chimneys School is designed for students who have been unsuccessful in a traditional educational setting and who require a small, structured and therapeutically supportive setting.

We serve over 80 school districts across New York State and parts of Connecticut, with a majority coming from Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties. Students are typically enrolled for two or more years for therapeutic and educational services, and many return to their home school district.

Students Considered for Our Program

Boys and girls in grades K-12 who are struggling with a variety of social, emotional and behavioral challenges related to:

Anxiety Disorders

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Impulse Control Disorder

Mood Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Reactive Attachment Disorder

School Phobia and Refusal

Admission to the therapeutic elementary and middle schools is based on referrals from sending school districts and the individual needs of the student. Student enrollment is covered by the home school district, although parents may choose to pay privately for their child’s tuition.

Mac

Crabapple Hollow Macintosh, “Mac” for short, is among the newest additions to the Green Chimneys Equine Program. Purchased in part through a generous donation from the Parent Association, Mac fulfills the need to carry larger riders in the program. He is an 11-year-old Clydesdale gelding (male) with striking white markings and long, white hair on his legs called “feathers.” Clydesdales originated in Scotland as one of the smaller draft breeds but have been bred to be taller to look more impressive in parades and shows.