I know myself
We share ourselves with others
I am confident speaking in front of others
We are able to work out conflicts effectively
I am not afraid to push myself
We want to improve the world
I am resourceful solving problems on my own
We have experience in the workplace
I have a plan for the future
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Small Classes

Class sizes range from 2 to 8 students allowing each student to get a personalized education right at their level

Real World Application

In classes, academic material is tied to real world applications. Outside the classroom, students learn real-world skills by holding Clerkship positions in the school and internships out in the community

Project Based Learning

Classes use inquiry-based instruction in conjunction with hands-on projects instead of focusing on lecture-driven teaching

Interest-based Classes

Student interests are integral to what is taught both in core academic classes and in electives. The topics of the core classes often focus on the areas students care about most. Electives are offered in subjects rarely taught at the K-12 level.

Whole-child, Skills-based Learning

Students learn not only academic skills but also interpersonal, socio-emotional and organizational skills. There is a focus on students becoming practitioners of each discipline, so that our students learn to be scientists, historians, artists and mathematicians, as well finding a place for reading and writing in their lives

Mentorship

Each student has a teacher mentor who they meet with weekly to get support with organization skills, keeping caught up with assignments, goal setting, self-regulation, planning for the future, interpersonal skills, etc. (not the period at the end and cutting the word “planning” after future).

Student Empowerment

Longview is an egalitarian school community in which all community members, students, and teachers alike, are equally empowered. All the rules are made in the one person, one vote democratic School Meeting. All the rules are enforced by the Judicial Committee, our student court. Everyone is equally respected and listened to, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

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83 Main Street
Brewster NY 10509
Call: 845-259-8259
Fax: 845-350-4076
Email : info@longviewschool.org

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Parent & Student Reviews

Longview School was a truly life-changing find for our son. The small class size allows him to have an education tailored to him- one that allows him to expand his strengths and support areas he struggles with. At the same time, he is also able to feel a part of a true community, mixing with kids of all ages. The way in which the school promotes a sense of responsibility and ownership in the school is really remarkable. It has allowed my son to grow not just as a student, but as a human being.
Jack parent
Longview is a school like no other, and our child has been to many. Schools often claim to be “student-centered,” but Longview actually is. The teachers understand that each child has different interests, needs, and challenges. There has been true, meaningful collaboration among us, the parents, our child, and the teachers. Read more...
Sarah parent
I grew more from 2 years at Longview than from the previous 10 years at public school. While the standard public school system of education held me back from chasing after my somewhat-unconventional goals, the Longview community was fully supportive of me and my decision not to go to college, but instead to pursue creative writing on my own. Read more...
Alysegraduate
I can not say enough great things about Longview! When public school wasn't working for our two daughters, we thankfully found Longview and it has been such a blessing for our family! Longview provides a unique approach to education that focuses on the whole child and meets them where he/she is at. Every teacher in that school knows my girls so well and knows what their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and learning styles are. When something isn't working, the staff if approachable and through open communication, adjustments can be made. Read more...
Christy parent
Just as things got very stressful at public school, my mom mentioned that she found a small school close to where we live. This was five years ago. I struggled with social anxiety andit didn’t help to be in a classroom with 20-30 kids. I was not able to concentrate which made me stressed, and I gave up easily. I tried out Longview for two days, and even though I felt awkward being new, I felt like I had a chance at fitting in. In the first year, I was still very shy, but I instantly made friends with another student. Read more...
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