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Posted by giantscale13 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 26, 06 at 11:04
| We are looking for a boarding school in the Iowa area. Our 14 year old son has failed 8th grade twice. Hes proven to be very intelligent but defies anyone who tries to guide him.
Its not easy researching boarding schools but Iv yet to hear a horror story. Most school web sites look good. And claim great success rates. We are looking at Midwest Academy http://www.familyfirstaid.org/midwest.html but the tuition is around $45000 a year. Twice as much as college tuition and about as much as I make in one year.
Can anyone direct me to a forum or agency who reviews, rates or has true unbiased testimonials about boarding schools? |
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| Just a update. After some research I found this site. http://www.wwaspsinfo.net/index.html
These are the horror stories of the schools I was recommended and actually considered. It shows the Law suit against Robert Lichfield who nets over 90 million a year owning and operating these schools. This is scary stuff.. |
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It's certainly NOT near Iowa... but the Hyde School in Maine is suppose to be wonderful... this from a psychologist friend who has taken their courses for parents and read their book on how they work... don't have a clue to cost, but maybe getting the book would be a beneficial starting point for help for you at home???The Biggest Job We'll Ever Have: The Hyde School Program for Character-Based Education and Parenting ... you can get it used off amazon for under $10 I believe....
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| Eons ago, my cousin had trouble succeeding in his Chicago area school. He was sent to a military school and bloomed there. We always assumed he responded well to immediate consequences and the orderliness of life. Bishops Quarters may have been the name of the school; not sure if that was the military school or another school he attended. |
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| We are enrolling our 13 yo son at OBI in KY. I have a brother who graduated from there years ago and loved it. My son is really strugging in school and we think that the 11/1 student/teacher ratio will be a big improvement for him. He has an average of 35 students in his public school now. Is there anyone out there that can reassure me? |
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| Hello, I have encountered such boarding school but not in IOWA. Yes, a boarding school for troubled teens. By the way, what do you think of a military boarding school for boys? It is the best way for me to instill a sense of responsibility for your kid. Add to that the consciousness for physical fitness and healthy living at a young age. |
Here is a link that might be useful: military school for boys
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| I have friends who were sent to boarding schools for alcohol and failing reasons. So far they have improved and have actually made honor roll. There they have learnt so far to be responsilbe as they are given chores every week. |
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Here is a link that might be useful: Troubled Teens Guide
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My brother went to this awesome bording school. It totally changed his life! Their website is: http://www.eagleranchacademy.com/
They are the most complete full service coed Residential Treatment Center for troubled teens ages 12-17. They are located in St. George, UT. You should check it out. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.eagleranchacademy.com/
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| Have you taken a parenting class? Tested your son for learning diabilities? |
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I have found this boarding school directory, it's a directory on boarding schools across US. You can also post request regarding your particular need & criteria. I hope it might help.
Best Wishes |
Here is a link that might be useful: Boarding School Form
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| Next to the home mortgage, the funding of a child's education may be the single biggest financial obligation the family may encounter. Therefore, families must know their budget and their own realistic definition of need in order to better plan for payment of residential boarding school. If you cannot afford a boarding school at least get a list of lower cost programs that has been approved by someone in the industry with great scrutiny - http://www.troubledteenhelp.com/store. Every state has different laws and you need to know what they are to make sure your child is not abused in a residential program. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Horizon Family Solutions
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Many people assume that military school for troubled teens are beneficial for turning him to well behaved, structured and academically sound.Many parents and educators find that if they can get a pre-teen that has recently started engaging in deviant behavior interested in the military way of life, the success rate of this type of program for the troubled pre-teen is higher.Many deviant adolescents also have emotional issues that need sorted out so they can work on their behavior. Military schools do not have a therapeutic component as part of their program. This means the root of problem is not addressed, making the possibility of changing the teenager’s behavior virtually impossible. But After all, military schools are supposed to instill discipline and turn troubled teens into respectful, lawful, and responsible citizens.
I am listing here military schools in Iowa area. See the link. Also, do make some calls to find out fee structure and other possible things. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Military Schools In Iowa
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| It's not in IOWA but a friend of mine recommended Fieldstone Academy located in central Utah. This one's especially good if financing is a factor as they have good deals and even from their website, it says, "If you need financing we will put you in contact with a financial institution with the capability to do so." The good thing is that they do not focus solely on scholastics but have lots of phsyical outdoor activities and character building activities. If you want to research more or inquire more, you may want to visit their website especially since you seem to be concerned about feedback - as they are willing to introduce you to past and present parents of the kids they are teaching. hope this helps and good luck with finding the school that would fit your son's needs :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Fieldstone Academy
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| My step sister went to Turning Winds. She is a living testament that their program works. She was a new sister and daughter when she arrived from the school. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Turning Winds
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| I found this site that offers wonderful opportunity for your child. They has trained professionals on how to handle the situation when the students are already inside the environment and has specialized program that can help reduce the kind of bad behavioral patterns. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Military Schools for Boys
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