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Peer Mentors

Published: Monday, February 11, 2013 Students here who struggle with class assignments because of poor time management skills are often given a peer mentor to help them improve. When one boy said he resented having to answer to a peer, several students understood. They told him to keep focused on the goal of improving his grades, though, and not on the mentor himself; to put principles

Too Much Too Soon

Published: Friday, February 8, 2013 We believe that for at-risk youth to find happiness and success, they need to repair their family relationships. But we also believe it takes more than a few weeks at a therapeutic boarding school to effectively do that. One new student, eager for his first home visit so he could make amends to his parents, ended up arguing with them during dinner,

Open to Learning

Published: Monday, February 4, 2013 Many troubled teens arrive here with less than stellar academic records. One of our goals is to help these students realize their academic potential by removing any psychological or emotional barriers to learning, and helping them acquire the discipline and study skills it takes to succeed. One student who struggles with math has decided that she needs a

What's Really the Matter?

Published: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Life in a boarding school involves some of the same responsibilities many students had at home, including household chores. None of it is hard work; it simply keeps the environment clean and orderly. It also builds character and teaches cooperation. When a student on a kitchen dish crew was called out for complaining and telling others what to do

Pray About It

Published: Monday, January 28, 2013 A student who arrived here struggling with substance abuse and depression will be graduating in June and is already nervous about her transition back to "the real world." She's worked hard for several months but is now worried about staying sober and healthy-minded; about having fun and finding something in life that holds her interest. Her sponsor