FAQ's
The student to teacher ratio is 10-12 students per teacher and teaching assistant. The maximum class size is 14 students.
North Hills Prep is a non-public school, accepting both public and privately funded students.
North Hills Prep is a WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accredited program offering the A-G courses required for entrance into college and university. All of our credits are transferable. We also offer classes for struggling students.
Regular school hours begin at 8:45am and dismissal is 3:15pm .
Yes, if your child has school district funding, transportation is provided. If you would prefer to transport your child yourself and are funded for transportation by the IEP, then we will reimburse you at a generous per mile rate for providing that service yourself.
All NHP students meet at least weekly with therapists either individually or in groups. NHP boasts a particularly strong clinical team with extensive, child, adolescent, and family experience. Therapists and teachers work closely together to build a circle of understanding and support around each student’s particular psychological and academic dynamics. Students are challenged to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in order to build greater emotional stability and interpersonal skills. In doing so, previously dysfunctional strategies like avoidance and defiance are diminished.
Therapeutic work is supported by a creative and experienced team of behavior interventionists, who assist students with daily challenges in the areas of peer conflict, frustration, and motivation. Using a combination of unconditional positive regard, active listening, gentle confrontation, and incentives, behaviorists at NHP assist students in decision-making, dispute resolution, and appropriate interaction.
Admission to The Help Group’s North Hills Prep begins with the Admissions Office in the Sherman Oaks main campus of the agency (818) 779-5262. The admissions process includes a referral from the funding district, an IEP with “Nonpublic School” designated as a service, a review of pertinent records (IEPs, Psychological and Educational reports), and successful completion of the admissions process (tour, intake, admissions review). In some cases, students may be asked to “trial” – visit the school for a day or two to determine appropriateness of the school to address student needs. THG’s North Hills Prep accepts applications throughout the school year and does admit students on a private-pay basis as well as through the IEP process.
THG’s North Hills Prep School admits students of either sex, and any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded, or made available to students at the school. Consistent with its obligations under the law, it prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against students on the basis of sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national and ethnic origin, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school administered programs.