Student Life

The environment at Edison is welcoming —it is evident that Edison students feel at home here. Walk down the stairs into the hallway by the Community Room and feel the energy with which our students, a diverse and enthusiastic bunch, greet the day and their peers. Read the walls and bulletin boards and you will learn that inclusiveness is a core value of the school. Notice the warm conversations and connections between the staff and the teenagers; a sense of humor abounds. You know you've come to a special place!

Engaging in sports or recreational activities, finding a like-minded group of fellow students or exploring a new activity or idea can help define the teenage years and lifelong interests. Extracurriculars keep school in perspective and students connected to the academic environment. For students with learning disabilities, activities can provide a much-needed outlet for physical activity, help reduce stress and showcase an area of strength and pride. Social and extracurricular opportunities help develop well-rounded individuals.

As part of its unique approach, Edison offers its students engaging learning opportunities called Edison Excursions. On these unique educational trips, small groups of students and teachers travel to outside destinations, where they immerse themselves in an environment or an experience, exploring outside the classroom and across the curriculum. The groups also stay over for one or two nights, providing time for bonding and social activities.