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Boarding schools for troubled teens
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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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| 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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| Have you taken a parenting class? Tested your son for learning diabilities? |
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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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Military school websites list the pluses. The minus is that by being in a highly structured environment he'll only learn to function in such an environment and not learn much self responsibility.
See for example
lintonhallmilitaryschool.blogspot.com |
Here is a link that might be useful: Linton Hall Military School memories
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| There are benefits to both military schools and boarding schools. You need to do in-depth research, seek out third-party evaluations, get referrals from former students and teachers. Good luck. |
Here is a link that might be useful: The Phelps School
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| Hi This will help, It's a teen boarding school for boy and girls. I search it and this will provide you some useful information about programs of boarding schools for trouble teens. |
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| Interesting how all of these posts lead to the same site and are being posted by children. I am not sure a 12 year old has the life experiences to make recommendations about such serious issues as the life of a child and a family. Dore E. Frances, M.A.
Current Doctoral Student |
Here is a link that might be useful: Horizon Family Solutions
Boarding schools
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| You know with how crazy today's society is boarding school as long as you choose the right one is a great option. My brother choose to have his son go to one because he was starting to get into trouble. You definitely need to make sure that its a right fit for you child and that you do it in a way that they dont feel like they are being shipped off. But my brother ha great results, he sent him to Discovery academy. Id recommend checking them out if you are considering it. Hope this helps! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Discovery Academy Boarding School
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| If you want your teen to be a strong and self sufficient individual, the military boarding school is the answer to your problems. They are great for teens who do not have any major behavioral issues, but just require more structure in their lives. See the link for online resource for anything you need to know about military boarding schools. |
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