Individualized Academics
Education Tailored to Fit Individual Needs
Students work independently with the support of 1-on-1 tutoring from certified teachers in a classroom environment. This set up facilitates a learning experience that can be tailored to the individual needs of each student.
Academic support begins with life skills, which provides students with foundational skills for success in the classroom like study tips and how to ask for help.
Traditional coursework in English and Mathematics is provided through a fully-accredited curriculum, enabling students to earn high school credits that will transfer back to their home school after treatment.
Other core education offerings include Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University for personal finance and faith-based character studies led by TCAR staff.
Choose the Schooling Option that is Right for Your Teen
Accredited Diploma-Track
Get or stay on track to graduate high school, earning a diploma with fully transferrable coursework through dual-enrollment in Ignitia Virtual Academy, accredited by Cognia and the Northwest Accreditation Committee (NWAC).
GED-Track
Empower teens to take control of their future with a quick, efficient route to completing high school education requirements. GED-track students study for the exam with the support of one-on-one tutoring until they are ready to test in our onsite testing center.
Personal Growth Track
Tailor the learning experience to meet the dynamic needs of your student utilizing our flexible, non-accredited Christian curriculum based on the same IVA curriculum but with more flexibility allowing our staff to tailor learning goals to meet individual needs.
Break Barriers to Learning with a Therapeutic Classroom Environment
Students learn to recognize stress and anxiety in the classroom and develop healthy coping strategies to support distraction-free learning so that the symptoms of their diagnosis will no longer be a barrier to success in school. Our therapuetic classroom features stress-reducing pets, attention-focusing ambient sound, noise-cancelling headphones, and a variety of other therapeutic support services to enable learning.
99% report better family relationships
3 out 4 make a decision for Christ that aids recovery
78% sustain recovery for 12+ months
Fueling Personal Growth Through Supplemental Learning that Compliments Therapy
What is the Classroom Environment Like at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch?
We offer a small, structured classroom setting with live certified teachers who provide individualized support in a therapeutic setting. Our classroom is equipped with a variety of tools like noise-cancelling headphones, ambient sound machines, soothing pet interactions for stress breaks, and flexible scheduling to accommodate a variety of learning needs, providing an inclusive and productive learning environment for all. We use an online school curriculum allowing students to work at their own pace. This allows us to meet the unique learning needs of each student—whether he struggles with motivation, focus, or specific learning challenges.
Can My Son Earn His Diploma at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch?
Yes, it is possible depending on age, academic history, and length of treatment. We have many students who opt to complete an accredited diploma or GED as part of their individualized academic plan.
How Does the Academic Program Work Alongside Therapy?
Our academic schedule is carefully balanced with therapy, recreation, and life skills training. Students attend classes daily just like in a traditional school, but lessons are integrated with the personal growth and structure of the therapeutic program. Our clinical team works closely with our academic team to ensure that school supports therapeutic progress.
What if My Son Has a Learning Disability?
Many types of learning disabilities with a range of severity are well-accommodated in our therapeutic classroom. Our teachers are experienced in working with students that have trouble paying attention or staying on task, difficulty reading, or who struggle with executive function. We have the ability to tailor academic plans to fit individual needs and can accommodate most existing IEP or 504 plans. Our school also works closely with our clinical team to adapt learning activities to align with needs identified through therapy. Severe intellectual disability or nonverbal diagnosis are exclusionary.