High Point School: Where Community Comes Together for Every Child
At CPC’s High Point School, education and behavioral health support extends far beyond the classroom walls. With the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, High Point blends therapeutic care and academic instruction with the power of community collaboration, creating a network of support that surrounds each student and their family. For many students, learning challenges are intertwined with emotional, behavioral, and environmental stressors. High Point School is designed to meet the unique needs of students with significant emotional and complex behavioral health disorders with compassion and coordination. Teachers, clinicians, and social workers work side by side each day, developing individualized plans that support academic growth while nurturing mental, physical, and social well-being—and this work does not stop when the school day ends.
At High Point, staff understand that a child’s ability to thrive is deeply connected to their life outside of school. That is why the team actively steps into the community alongside families. Staff coordinate and attend medical and behavioral health appointments, often providing transportation when it is a barrier, and helping families navigate care, ask questions, and feel supported throughout the process. They connect students to outpatient mental health providers, participate in meetings with community partners, and conduct home visits to better understand and support each family’s individual needs.
When families face challenges such as food insecurity, High Point staff provide immediate and compassionate support—linking families to local food pantries, accompanying them on grocery trips, and utilizing the school’s on-site pantry to meet urgent needs. Support continues beyond school hours, with clinicians and staff available in the evenings and weekends to provide guidance, respond to concerns, and help families navigate moments of crisis or uncertainty. This is not only the heart of High Point’s work— meeting students and families where they are, and ensuring care and support is woven into the fabric of their daily lives—but also is a reflection of CPC’s broader mission to strengthen lives and communities.
Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte is a 17-year-old student who has been placed at High Point School for approximately two years. She carries a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which was identified in early childhood. Charlotte’s history is notable for significant exposure to trauma. She was raised in an environment impacted by a caregiver’s mental health challenges, as well as exposure to domestic violence, substance use, and periods of homelessness. These experiences contributed to emotional and behavioral challenges prior to her placement. Since enrolling at High Point School, Charlotte has made substantial and meaningful progress. She no longer engages in self-harming behaviors and has not required hospital screening for nearly two years. With the consistent support of staff, she has expanded her diet to include a wider variety of foods, resulting in improved and stabilized health. Charlotte has also demonstrated notable growth in her social functioning and is now able to engage appropriately with peers in the community.
Academically, she has applied to and been accepted into college, reflecting her strong motivation and commitment to achievement. The treatment team has coordinated care through ongoing communication with her pediatrician and community therapist to support continuity of care. Charlotte has shared that she wishes she had been placed at High Point School earlier, as she often felt misunderstood in prior settings, where her emotional experiences and trauma history were not consistently validated or addressed. Everyone at High Point School is extremely proud of Charlotte and the progress she has achieved. She is a talented artist who has developed strong self-advocacy skills, increased confidence, and consistently demonstrates kindness toward others. She remains highly motivated to succeed academically and to continue her personal growth.
Learn more about CPC’s High Point School here: www.cpcintegratedhealth.org/highpointschool
