On Monday, November 4th, after classroom lessons and activities were held with our students to understand the history, mechanics, and current events surrounding the elections, Westbridge students participated in a mock presidential election. A mock election teaches students about civic responsibility, the importance of staying informed, and the impact each vote can have in a democracy. Through this activity, students learned about citizenship, government, the electoral process, mechanics of voting, from registering and making informed choices to casting their votes and understanding the electoral outcomes.
WESTBRIDGE ACADEMY is a New Jersey State Approved Private Special Education School in Bloomfield, NJ for students with emotional, behavioral and learning challenges in grades K-12.
WE ARE WESTBRIDGE! Continuing to Learn, Continuing to Grow.
Recent Westbridge News
A Future with Deep Roots
Last spring, students, staff, and board members gathered outside the school to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Westbridge Academy.
Democracy in Action
Civics lessons came to life this fall when Westbridge Academy was transformed into a fully functioning polling place, complete with a teacher-made voting booth, ballot box, and all the excitement of a real election.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Honoring and celebrating the achievements and stories of Hispanic Americans deepens students' understanding of diversity.
Letter from Director
I'm constantly inspired by the resilience, strength, and unique potential of each of our students.
Immersive Learning Across Grade Levels
Immersive, hands-on experiences inspire our students to connect learning with real-world applications. One of the most anticipated events that embodies this approach is our annual Car Show, held in the spring.
Curriculum Developments
This year we are further developing our curriculum to include an enhanced selection of electives designed to engage students in activities they find personally interesting and rewarding.
Check Out Westbridge News!
Westbridge Academy students are making their own news! A group of students are producing a monthly podcast of coming happenings around the school community and publishing it for the school community. Students write the news, conduct interviews, read the news, edit audio tracks and music, and produce the podcast, from start to finish. Here’s the January 2025 edition.
Unmute the audio. Play the video. Enjoy!
WESTBRIDGE ACADEMY is a New Jersey State Approved Private School in Bloomfield, NJ for students with emotional, behavioral and learning challenges in grades K-12.
Founded in 1973, we provide high quality individualized academic and therapeutic supports in Elementary, Middle and High School, Community Based Instruction, Transition Services, and Extended School Year programs.
With a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, WESTBRIDGE ACADEMY classrooms are specifically designed to provide personalized instruction, with curricula targeted to meet each student’s academic and social/behavioral needs. Everyone associated with Westbridge Academy is committed to the Core Values we’ve carefully developed over our 40-year history, including Self-Sufficiency, Self-Worth, Caring, Supportive Environment, and Collaboration.
WESTBRIDGE ACADEMY has an open enrollment process, and accepts students throughout the school year. If you think a student can benefit from our specialized services, contact us. We communicate openly and honestly with school district child study teams to understand student’s issues and performance, and where appropriate, we’ll meet with the student and parent to understand their frustrations and aspirations. Tours of our School are always available. Learn more about Referral and Admissions.
A Culture of Caring…
Our Core Values permeate everything we do at Westbridge Academy, from our academic instruction to our social and behavioral teaching, to our therapeutic approach to each and every student.
