Boulder Creek Academy
Therapeutic Boarding SchoolBoulder Creek Academy Program Information
Gender: CoeducationalAges: 14 - 18
Grades: 9 - 12
Estimated Enrollment: 75
Length of Stay:
Program was founded in: 1993
Accreditations:
- State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, Child Care
- Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
- NATSAP - Full Member
- Association of Experiential Education (AEE)
- Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
Boulder Creek Academy Contact Information
Address:378 Emerson Lane
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Phone: (877) 348-0848
Fax: (208) 267-5715
Email: paul.johnson@uhsinc.com
Website: www.bouldercreekacademy.net
School Contact: Shawnale Wilson
Alternative Contact: Paul Johnson
Therapy Provided?: Yes
Program Description:
Boulder Creek Academy (BCA) provides an integrated, multidisciplinary approach for students with individual learning styles who struggle with distinct learning, behavioral, or
emotional challenges. Students are given the support and structure needed to gain confidence in their academic, social, and communication skills, while capitalizing on their unique learning strengths.
Key Features of BCA
-Individualized curriculum plan.
-College-preparatory academics.
-Individualized Personal Growth Curriculum.
-Case management with interdisciplinary team of academic, individualized personal growth, clinical, nursing, and family resource faculty.
-Experiential classroom to assess learning needs.
-Working farm and horticulture program.
-Clinical therapists on each student's team.
-Community service projects.
-Adventure education expeditions/trips.
-Support for mild to moderate learning and emotional diagnoses.
-Competitive sports.
-Substance abuse education.
-Photo, woodworking, art and music studios.
-Performing arts auditorium.
Students
Boulder Creek Academy students have a history of emotional and learning struggles, and seek to be accepted.
These 14-18 year-olds are bright and creative, but learning differences and behavioral or emotional problems have hindered their academic performance. They often require direction to help them achieve to their potential.
While no two students are alike, a Boulder Creek Academy student typically faces emotional, learning, or behavioral challenges, has an IQ over 90, and:
-Is capable but discouraged by many years of academic struggle
-Seeks approval from adults
-Sees themselves as different from peers
-Impulsive
-Feels isolated; low peer acceptance and/or low self-esteem
-Is unable to plan ahead and see the consequences of their actions
-Needs consistent direction
-Experienced many failures despite strong gifts
-Experimented with drugs and alcohol
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