In many circumstances, students with learning differences may need additional instruction beyond a high school diploma to properly prepare them for the challenges that coincide with independent living, navigating the college environment, and/or pursuing and maintaining employment.  For these students, participation in a post-graduate year can open doors to their future that may have previously been beyond their reach.  

To help students become more prepared to begin their post-graduate lives, Middlebridge School has created a diverse and unique program for recent high school graduates. Each post-graduate program is designed with the help of the student, his or her parents, and the MBS staff.  MBS offers a PG program with diversified curriculum and academic support in conjunction with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) in Newport.
 

The Bridge Program Encourages Students To:

  
    • Strengthen academic areas of need
 
    • Enroll in college or vocational classes
 
    • Participate in internships and job shadows/explore areas of interest
 
    • Meet with a tutor 1:1 for academic remediation and college support
 
    • Develop increased social and independent life skills
 
    • Bolster maturity and self confidence for the future