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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is enrollment open or are there specific times of the year to enroll my teen?
A: The schools have an open enrollment policy and can accept students year round based upon the teens pre-approved acceptance. Not all students who apply are accepted. Please contact your Admissions Representative to make sure your teen has been accepted. This is the first step in the enrollment process.

Q: How quickly can my teen be enrolled?
A: In most cases it takes a minimum of 24 hours of working with your Admissions Representative to complete the enrollment process as long as your teen meets the enrollment criteria. Some families are working within a tight time frame and in most cases this can be accommodated. Please contact your Admissions Representative for assistance in filling out the enrollment criteria form either online or by phone to make sure your teen has been accepted for enrollment. Click HERE to fill out the online application

Q: What is the average length of enrollment?
A: The program is based on the student’s results, meaning it depends on the individual student’s willingness to comply and commit to working and creating positive results. The average length of stay for program completion is 12-16 months. Some programs allow short term placement (3 months) with evaluations after the shorter term, but generally the longer stay is needed to establish long-term results. Your Admissions Representative can give you a general idea based on your teen’s specific background.

Q: Once I make the decision to enroll my teen, how do I get them to the school?
A: Your Admissions Representative will assist you through different options for getting your teen to the school. Each situation is different. Some students will come voluntarily, while others will not. While we can give you recommendations on what may be best in your specific situation, we will let you determine what you feel is best for your teen.

Q: My child may turn eighteen while enrolled at the school. Does the school have the legal right to keep them from leaving after their eighteenth birthday? A: No. By law, an eighteen year old person is considered of legal age and may discharge him or herself from the school. “Exit plans”; however, may be arranged in advance between the school and the parents to facilitate a smooth transition between the school and the next step in the student’s life. Many students choose to remain at the school beyond their eighteenth birthday as they are set on accomplishing specific goals not tied to their physical age.

Q: If my teen enrolls in the middle of a school term, will they have to repeat academic work they have already done? A: Upon admission, the Academic staff will request and review your teen’s transcript from their previous school. The school will accept any credits previously awarded. If a student has failed classes which are necessary for completion of high school, your teen will be required to repeat only those classes.

Q: Is the School Accredited? A: Yes, we only work with accredited schools. Please visit the schools official website to see where their specific accreditation is awarded through. The schools award high school diplomas versus GED’s.

Q: Do you use certified teachers? A: Yes, all teachers are certified and have met the State requirements in order to teach at the location of each school. For more information on the certification of each school please refer to the schools official website.

Q: What if my teen is behind in school? A: The average student that enrolls is able to complete one year of credit in just over 6-8 months. Many students accelerate their learning in this type of focused environment. All students are required to pass with at least an 80% grade or higher.

Q: Do they have Physical Ed. time? A: Yes, all students have scheduled physical ed. time every day. Physical ed. ranges between 1-2 hours per day.

Q: Is the School state approved? A: Yes, the school will show you their licensing and certification certificates upon request.

Q: How many hours of school do the students have scheduled for class each day? A: All schools follow a full time, year round academic schedule. This consists of 5-6 days per week and between 5-7 hours per day of academic study time. School work is never allowed to be taken outside of the class room. Once school is over, the student moves on to their other structured daily activities.

Q: How often are visits allowed? A: Visits and phone calls are allowed with the teen reaches the appropriate level of status as an earned privilege.

Q: How is the family involved in the student’s progress? A: A Family Representative is assigned to each student. Your Family Representative works with and monitors your teen’s progress throughout the week. Weekly or bi-weekly scheduled phone calls are made to update you on your student’s progress. Students can also earn phone calls with their parents as well. Parent s and students communicate by letter as often as they wish. A series of self-growth seminars, which are nearly identical to the seminars the teen participates in, is provided for the parents in several locations throughout the country.

Q: What does a typical day look like at the school? A: Click here to see a sample daily schedule.

Q: Do you have special activities on Holidays? A: Yes, the schools make holidays a special experience for the students.

Q: Are there any opportunities to participate in sports? A: Yes, besides opportunities for free play, there are often times intramural competitions in each major sport. Upper level students can participate in a variety of sports. Your Admissions Representative can tell you which sports are offered at what schools.

Q: How many teens sleep in a room? A: Four to eight students sleep in one room under 24 hour supervision of the Staff. The room is partially divided so that no more than four students sleep in one section of a room.

Q: If I need financial aid or assistance what programs or options are available?
A: Please speak with your admissions representative for financial assistance questions.