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 Cognitively Impaired Classrooms Grades 6-12


The center-based cognitively impaired classrooms at Berrien Springs High School and Middle School allow students with cognitive impairments the opportunity to experience high school/middle school, while at the same time, meeting their individualized academic, vocational, social and emotional needs.  

Students enrolled in the CI program at Berrien Springs High School will receive a Certificate of Completion with a Seal of Employability Endorsement upon program completion.   A Seal of Employability (SOE) represents an alternative pathway for high school special education students who, even with a Personal Curriculum, supplementary aids and services, modifications and/or accommodations and special education  programming, are unable to meet the Michigan requirements for a high school diploma.

Students have over 400 objectives that have to be met.  Competency is scored using a 0-4 scale. Students have the opportunity to receive a GOLD, SILVER, or BRONZE endorsement based on the level at which they were able demonstrate competency. Standards are divided into the following areas based on state and federal standards as well as local expectations;  English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Daily Living Skills, Self-Determination & Interpersonal Skills, and Employability Skills.

Over the past few years we, in conjunction with Berrien RESA, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and Community Mental Health, have been able to establish working partnerships with businesses within the county.  Gaining valuable volunteer work experiences at businesses such as Meijer, Walgreens, Martin’s, YMCA, Andrew’s University, and Project SEARCH at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

These experiences have proven to be monumental in the development of vocational skills, social skills, self-esteem and overall work ethic that are difficult to bring to fruition in the classroom alone.

It is our goal to instill skills that will aid students in becoming active, independent, and productive participants within their communities.

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Berrien Springs, MI 49103
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The Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
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  • About
    • About Us - At a Glance
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  • Departments
    • Adult Education (ESL)
    • Afterschool Rocks!
    • Audiology/Hearing Center >
      • Forms and Resources
    • Facilities and Operations >
      • Bids
      • Maintenance Help
      • Arts and Athletic Center (AAC)
      • Sylvester Stadium Project
    • Facility Reservations >
      • Reserve Facility
      • Venue Availability & Information
    • Food Services
    • Human Resources and Employment >
      • Assistant Superintendent Search
      • Apply for a Job
    • Project Lead The Way
    • Special Education >
      • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Features >
        • News and Resources
        • Staff
        • Pre-School Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Mrs. Masciovechhio)
        • Deaf/Hard of Hearing K-2 (Mrs. Wishart)
        • Deaf/Hard of Hearing 3-8 (Mrs. Amoroso)
        • DHH Teacher Consultant: Ms. Fortune
      • Elementary Resource Room: K-2 (Mrs. Rumer)
      • Elementary Resource Rooms: 3-5 (Mrs. Green & Mrs. Mercier)
      • Secondary Resource Rooms: 6-8 (Ms. Becker & Ms. Akyiano)
      • Secondary Resource Rooms: 9-12 (Mrs. Shaw & Mr. Martin)
      • Middle School MICI Rooms: 6-8 (Ms. Holloway & Ms. Rockhill)
      • High School MICI Room: 9-12 (Mrs. Saroni)
      • Pre-School Speech & Language Program (Mrs. Ozuna)
      • Speech and Language Services: K-12
      • School Social Work Services: K-12
      • Diagnostic and Evaluations
      • Resources
      • Center Based Programs
    • Transportation
    • Technology >
      • Help Desk
  • Schools
    • High School
    • Middle School
    • Sylvester Elementary
    • Mars Elementary
    • Virtual Academy
    • Discovery Academy
    • Parent Partnership
    • Link Learning
    • Success VLC
    • West Michigan Virtual Academy
  • Parents and Students
    • Athletics
    • Child Protection Registry
    • Classlink
    • Clever
    • Course Catalog
    • Follett Library
    • Lunch Deposit
    • MiCourses.org
    • New Student Registration
    • PowerSchool-Parents/Students
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    • Student Forms
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    • Volunteer
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