High Point
Welcome to High Point
Our mission is to provide an inclusive learning community designed to empower students.
Our vision encompasses:
Engaging and meaningful programs and curriculum. Opportunities to participate in daily life and post secondary aspirations. Access to an effective method of communication. Partnerships with families and communities to provide equitable opportunities for all students. All feeling valued, safe and loved.
Portrait of a Learner
Effective Communicator
Actively listens
Is socially aware
Demonstrates Empathy
Communicates wants and needs
Social Emotional Awareness
Demonstrates flexibility
Able to Adapt
Maintains emotions
Engages in positive relationships
Adult Living
Promotes independence
Practices self-care
Gets involved in their community
Is aware of safety
Lifelong Learner
Has a growth mindset
Is self-motivated
Nurtures curiosity
Achieves self-purpose
Continuum of WISD Young Adult Services
High Point
Emerging independence
Classroom based- full
Support
Field trip opportunities
Functional daily living
Direct ancillary services
Red Oak
Developing independence
Classroom/community based
Volunteer opportunities
Pre-vocational activities
Direct/consultative ancillary services
Outcenter
Supported independence
Community based
8 locations
Job sites
Occupational training sites
Direct/consultative ancillary services
YAP (Young Adult Program)
Independence
Coordinated set of community based activities
Demographics
Number of Students - 85
Number of Classrooms - 15
ASD - 6
DHH -2
SCI - 3
SCI - 4
Number by Disability
ASD - 36.5%
DHH - 14%
SCI - 20%
SXI - 29.5%
Students by District
Ann Arbor - 15
Chelsea - 5
Dexter - 4
Lincoln - 14
Manchester - 0
Milan - 5
Saline - 3
Whitmore Lake - 2
Ypsilanti - 27
High Point School is a public school, operated by Washtenaw Intermediate School District, and is dedicated to meeting the special needs of students with disabilities from ages 3 through 26.
High Point offers programming for students with severe cognitive and multiple impairments. The school also offers the following services: occupational therapy, speech pathology, physical therapy, school psychology, social work, music therapy, adaptive aquatics, staff consultations with medical specialists, and various consultants.
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Enrolling at High Point
To be enrolled in a High Point program, a student must be:
- A resident of one of the following Washtenaw County public school districts: Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, Saline, Whitmore Lake, or Ypsilanti.
- Referred by local school personnel.
- Evaluated by a team of professionals from High Point and the local school district. Evaluations include a classroom/teacher assessment, a psychological evaluation, and may include an occupational and physical therapy assessment and a speech and language assessment.
If, after testing, the student is determined to be eligible for a High Point program, placement is based on ability, social maturity, age and physical development.
Medical Forms
Address:
1735 S. Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone & Fax:
Tel: (734) 994-8111 x 1600
Fax: (734) 994-2341
Hours:
Office Hours 7:45 am - 4:15 pm
Full Day: 8:20 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Half Day: 8:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.