Cobblestone Academy

What Our Students Receive

At Cobblestone Academy the students are the focus. The classroom is a familiar and comfortable learning environment where all children have the opportunity to succeed. The classroom is home to many friendly and furry pets including guinea pigs, hamsters and birds. Interaction with these animals is a beneficial element of the program. Students may enjoy working with pets throughout the school day. Working with these animals builds responsibility and offers comfort as well as security to many of the students. The Cobblestone Academy classroom offer uniques advantages over the traditional classroom environment. The flexible structure of the daily routine allows for students to take frequent breaks as needed. These short breaks allow for student to eat snacks, exercise and refocus to continue with their day successfully.

The Cobblestone Academy curriculum includes instruction in reading, spelling, vocabulary, math, science and history/social studies for elementary and middle school students. High school students participate in English, math, history, science, foreign language and electives. Extracurricular activities include yoga, physical education and art that inspire and motivate students. A variety of different approaches are implemented to address students visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile learning styles. Extended day programs and year round schooling and

Camp Cobblestone

Cobblestone Academy offers the option of Year Round School. Students may attend the summer component of Cobblestone Academy, called Camp Cobblestone.

Extended Day Program

Cobblestone Academy offers an optional extended day program at no extra charge for students of the academy. The school day ends at 3:00. From 3:00 – 3:30 students have a snack and outdoor playtime.

Cobblestone Field Trips

Students at Cobblestone Academy take several field trips each year. The field trips are chosen by the students and relate to their personal interests, as well as their content subjects. 

Additional Learning Services

Cobblestone Academy offers the option of Year Round School. Students may attend the summer component of Cobblestone Academy, called Camp Cobblestone. Camp Cobblestone gives students the opportunity to maintain or increase their academic skills, as well as develop social skills that carry over into the next school year. Camp Cobblestone is technology free. Students interact through card and board games, and craft projects. Students receive support for difficult social skills such as sharing, taking turns, being a graceful loser, etc. Also, students have the opportunity to be role models. Throughout the day, students receive one on one instruction in their specific academic areas. In the afternoon, students swim for 1 1/2 hours every day, then they end the day with rounds of bingo! The summer program is the perfect way for students to engage in academic and social skills development, while feeling like they are just having fun! 

Cobblestone Academy offers an optional extended day program at no extra charge for students of the academy. The school day ends at 3:00. From 3:00 – 3:30 students have a snack and outdoor playtime. At 3:30, supervised homework time begins, along with other students who come after school for support with homework. This allows the students to learn to function independently in a larger setting than during the school day, as well as a larger social interaction experience. Students work independently, asking for assistance as they need it. When students are finished with homework, they may go home, or have free play time while they wait to be picked up. The program ends at 5:00. Arrangements for late pickup may be made. 

Students at Cobblestone Academy take several field trips each year. The field trips are chosen by the students and relate to their personal interests, as well as their content subjects. In the past, we have gone to  The Peabody Museum , The Beardsley Zoo , Mystic Aquarium, Dinosaur State Park, The Pequot Museum, The American Museum of Art, The New England Air Museum, and the Lupa Zoo. Parents are welcome, but not required to attend. Students do a writing assignment, and a research project as a follow up to each field trip.