Alternative Schools, Boarding Schools, Self Growth & Behavior Modification Programs

Do any of these labels sound familiar?

Truancy (Excessive Absences)
Multiple Suspension/Detentions
Expulsion
Academic Failure/Grades Dropping - Underachiever
Social Withdrawal - Isolating themselves
Poor Decision Making
Peer Relationship Problems; Fights; Arguments
Choosing the Wrong Peer Group
Defiant/Anger/Violent/Rage/Rebellious - Conduct Disorder
Confrontational Behavior/Acting Out
Refusal to accept Accountability for their Actions
Depression/Bipolar/Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Involvement in Cult Activities - Gang Activity

Does any of the above sound familiar? If so it may be time to start searching for healthy and safe alternative schools or programs. Whether they are local or out of the area, after conferring with a school guidance counselor or therapist, you may determine that a different academic setting may benefit your child. Absences and Suspension Rates (or Incident reports) are useful indicators of student academic or behavioral problems. Most truancy and incident rates increase with grade levels. Another words, this will most likely escalate rather than go away if not addressed. We always recommend parents to seek local adolescent therapy* prior to residential placement.

Incidents rates are on the rise and school expulsion have increased, nearly doubled in the High Schools within the past three years. The zero tolerance rates may be attributed to this rise in numbers, however it is a clear indication that some teens are truly struggling and need outside help. This is has to do with many factors:

Population Increase, which leads to overcrowding in the schools
Lack of ACCEPTANCE of our Cultural Diversity
Family Conflicts - Marital Issues (Divorce, Separation, etc.)
Stress and Anger Management Problems
Lack of Communication and the skills to communicate with Today's Teens.
Ineffective or Inconsistence Parenting/Discipline Strategies
Substance Abuse (Drugs and/or Alcohol)
Undiagnosed Learning Disabilities - ADD/ADHD/LD
Zero Tolerance Level at Schools
LACK OF AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SERVICES

If you feel your teen is in need of further Boarding School, Military School or Program Options, please complete our Information Request Form.

*Local Therapist should be Therapist/Counselors that "specialize" with Adolescents.