MANHATTAN’S THERAPEUTIC COLLEGE PREP
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
At Stevenson, you can expect small class sizes, excellent academics, sports, and a broad-range of extra curricular activities. But we go even further. Stevenson provides therapeutic support that informs every aspect of our work with adolescents.
We have designed our program so that children challenged with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders can thrive, succeed and prepare for college.
Stevenson Students
Stevenson students are bright adolescents who have struggled to negotiate the academic, social and emotional pressures of the typical school environment. They are intelligent, social, resourceful, and creative. Many come from prestigious, competitive independent and public schools where they have demonstrated significant achievement in areas of particular interest.
Students at Stevenson may be struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) adjustment problems, anxiety, depression, or difficulties with peers. They may also have learning issues.
Stevenson has one of the more diverse student bodies in the NYC independent system. Our community typically includes individuals of different races, cultural backgrounds, socio-economic conditions, gender identities and LGBTQ+ students. We prize our accepting school culture and believe it makes a meaningful difference in broadening our community’s perspective.
Faculty and Staff
Stevenson has 20 faculty members, four full time psychologists, one full time school psychology doctoral intern, learning specialists, and a college counselor. Faculty are also advisors, meeting with students at least three times a day.
All faculty and clinical staff meet together each morning to keep everyone up to date on every student’s needs and accomplishments.
Teachers at Stevenson are sensitive to individual needs, but also provide the leadership and control necessary for students to feel secure. While setting clear limits, they accept their students sincerely and are quick to give recognition to every sign of effort and achievement.
