The Robert J. Lister Academy (RJLA) was developed in 1992 as part of the Portsmouth School District's commitment to excellence in education. The Robert J. Lister Academy is an innovative public high school program designed for students who have been unable to succeed in more traditional settings. RJLA provides each student with a child specific education tailored to their individual academic, social, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. RJLA also prepares students for their vocational and post-secondary school goals through unique programs and partnerships.

"Begin With the End in Mind"

Robert J. Lister Academy (RJLA) is committed to helping students develop the academic, vocational and social skills necessary for high school graduation and for successful transition into the next phase of their young adult lives. To better serve this mission Robert J. Lister Academy has created a specialized program with Great Bay Community College (GBCC), which integrates a post-secondary college transition plan into our high school curriculum.

Students

Section K of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on students-admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities.

Students

Section J of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on students-admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities.

Instruction

Section I of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.

Personnel

Section G of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on school employees except for the Superintendent (policies on the school chief are located in Section C, General Administration). The category is divided into three main divisions: GB has policies applying to all school employees or to general personnel matters; GC refers to instructional and administrative staff, and GD refers to support of classified staff.

Facilities Development

Section F of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on facility planning, financing, construction and renovation; it also includes the topics of temporary facilities and school closings.

Support Services

Section E of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation, and food services.