A private New York State registered boarding school.
  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    The Family Foundation School is a private, therapeutic boarding school for teens at risk, serving grades 9 through 12...

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  • Decisions, Decisions

    Decisions, Decisions

    The decisions involved in selecting the right boarding school are never easy...

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  • Academics

    Academics

    We offer high school math through calculus, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics...

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  • Counseling

    Counseling

    Therapeutic counseling is one of three essential components of The Family Foundation School program...

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  • Extracurricular

    Extracurricular

    In addition to providing the exercise all teens need, competitive athletics teach self discipline...

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  • Parent Resources

    Parent Resources

    Parents and families of teenagers are often at a loss when it comes to understanding a teen's problem behavior...

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Intellectual Pursuits

Forensics

This elective workshop develops skills in oral interpretation, original oratory and impromptu and extemporaneous expression. Lincoln/Douglas style debate and "Ted Turner" Controversy (modeled after the CNN program "Crossfire") are also studied. The Family Foundation School began a formal program in speech and debate in 2002, enabling students to compete against other schools in several styles of debate, as well as impromptu speaking and oral interpretation.

The success of the team has been phenomenal. In our first year of competition we won two meets, were second in two others, and qualified for the districts. By the spring of 2006, we had two students competing at the national level in Dallas, Texas. The Family Foundation School is a proud Affiliate Chapter of the National Forensics League (NFL).


Current Events

Students in the Current Events course review local, national, and world news each week. They discuss timely issues, debate thought-provoking questions, and gather additional information on a variety of topics.