Head of School’s Welcome

A Message from C.J. Spirito, Head of School

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Rock Point School. I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our distinctive and supportive school culture, our creative approach to academics, our exceptional dorm program, our fun school traditions, and our incredible faculty, staff, and students.

The students who come to Rock Point may have experienced struggles in conventional school settings, and are determined to make positive changes. They are bright, creative out-of-the-box thinkers. They are thoughtful, self-reflective, and distinctively themselves. They seek authentic relationships, have compassion for others, are strong-willed, and are willing to try new things. Of course, growth is never linear. It includes progress, moments of great joy, setbacks, and stuckness. It includes inspiring leaps and painful stumbles. But each of our students is on their own upward trajectory.

Our faculty and staff members have incredible talents to connect with each young person who comes through our doors—to invite each student to be vulnerable and courageous in order to address their challenges, achieve their goals, and share their distinctive qualities and stories with the people around them.

Rock Point School has always been a special place for me. I arrived here over three decades ago as a Residential Educator, and have worn many hats since those early days, becoming Head of School in 2011. So much has changed during my time, but our bedrock has always been the community we create together. Our exceptional students and dedicated faculty and staff work together to build relationships, a culture of kindness, and new opportunities for the young people who join our school community year after year.

As Rock Point School heads toward our 100th anniversary in 2028, we look back and honor the many students, families, and staff who have created this remarkable institution, and we look forward to continuing to offer our distinctive support and enrichment for students and families in the future.

It is my privilege to lead Rock Point School, and I am immensely proud of this special place. I invite you to schedule a visit, attend an Open House, or join us for one of our community events. I look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,

C.J. Spirito
Head of School

“Our students bring life and energy to the Rock Point School. Our staff brings commitment and heart. And our parents bring hope and courage. Collaborating with all the people in this community brings a sense of purpose to our days and provides a meaningful springboard into the adventures that are ahead. It is a joy and a gift to lead Rock Point School.”

-C.J. Spirito