Integrating State of the Art Psychiatric Treatment With Outstanding Academics in a Dynamic School Environment

To learn more, or to refer a student, contact Jennifer Hayes, our Director of Enrollment, at 908-543-0220 Ext 200 or JHayes@Cornerstonedayschool.com

What's Happening at Cornerstone? News and Updates

Parents, Students and Educators
What They Say

“Though I didn’t know it at the time, CDS meant everything to me. Ultimately, I was the one who made the choice to turn my life around and go down a new path.”
Student, Fort Lee, NJ

“I want to personally thank you for all of your help with this very difficult family. Their son is in great need of treatment and I know both parents are comforted by the high level of care that he will receive at Cornerstone. For them I know that they see the 24/7 hot line as a godsend: Mom said that it’s the first time that she can really sleep at night.”

Case Manager, Essex County, NJ

“Cornerstone meant a lot to me. It taught me how to cope. It has truly made me the person I am today, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Student, Union, NJ

Hats Off To Our 2023 Graduates!

Class of 2023 graduation hat

Hats off to Achieving this Milestone! 

As the school year ends, it’s nice to reflect upon our students and recognize their hard work and many accomplishments, especially those of our graduating seniors.  Over the past year, our students have worked diligently on their therapeutic challenges and completed academic work. We’re extremely proud of our graduating seniors, as ninety-one percent of our graduating class this year are heading off to colleges and universities, both in and out of state.

Check out this list to see where our students will be attending the fall:  

  • Amherst College (Massachusetts) 
  • Baruch College (New York) 
  • Bergen County College 
  • Bloomfield College 
  • Bridgewater State University (Massachusetts) 
  • Caldwell University 
  • Centenary College 
  • County College of Morris  
  • Essex County College 
  • Felician University 
  • Mercy College (New York) 
  • Muhlenberg College (Pennsylvania) 
  • Raritan Valley Community College 
  • Rowan University 
  • Rutgers University (New Brunswick) 
  • Thomas Jefferson University 
  • William Paterson University 

We are also very excited about our eighth-grade students, nineteen of which will be graduating and moving on to the ninth grade. While most students will remain at Cornerstone, there are several who are returning to their district for their high school experience. Congratulations to our graduates. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors; always remember your Cornerstone family! Hats off to all of you for achieving this milestone! 

Be bold, be courageous, and be your best…

"Mrs. Johnston" in script

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