a small residential high school for boys who have struggled in the academic mainstream. Students and staff work together to create a community that builds positive relationships and encourages social, emotional, and academic growth.
a trust that is offered freely at first and nurtured by the developing citizenship of the student.
It has been our experience that in many cases, inadequate attention is given to students who are dismissed from secondary schools. Often times the proposed solution is ill-adapted to the specific needs of the individual. We have found that what young men in this position generally need is an improved self-image, the opportunity to succeed both socially and academically and the close attention of a few concerned competent adults.
We have also found that among such boys in our environment a positive peer pressure develops which not only helps prevent serious discipline problems within the community, but also provides supportive friendships for these students who are feeling rejection because of perceived failure by school, parents or both.
