The Ridge School of the Eastern Shore

Our school is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to provide educational and therapeutic related services to general education students and students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Our services are designed for students in grades 3 through 12 in treatment at Adventist Behavioral Health at the Eastern Shore and day students that reside in the local community. The school is also approved to provide the GED TESTS Preparation Program. We offer intimate class sizes instructed by teachers certified by MSDE and our social workers manage small caseloads to allow students to receive the personal attention and care they need.

Our program provides academic coursework and services to move students toward high school graduation while supporting their overall behavioral treatment goals. By maintaining a structured environment and offering an instructional program that fosters academic excellence, our school prepares students for a successful transition to less restrictive settings and for post secondary opportunities.

Our Treatment Models Include:

• Crisis Management/Behavior Management Plan (MANDT System)
• Behavior Intervention Support Team Model (BIST)
• Brain-based Learning Philosophy

Our Educational & Related Services Include:

• Educational assessments
• Multi-disciplinary treatment team approach
• Individual, group and family therapy
• Parent support groups
• Recreational therapy with inter-scholastic teams
• Speech and language therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Teachers certified in contact area and/or in special education
• Diplomas are issued for students through their local school system

Make a Referral

Referrals for residential education placement can be mailed to the attention of the Admissions Department or faxed to 410-901-1294. Referrals for day-school placement can be mailed to the attention of the Director of Education or faxed to 410-228-9588.

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Bonnie Johnson, Director of Education, at 410-221-0288 (Ext. 4375) or by fax at 410-221-6079.