PHILOSOPHY
Our
twelve-month school year is tailored to meet the needs of
teenagers with a history of difficulties in school, in
their families, and/or in their communities These
difficulties may present themselves as low self-esteem,
poor impulse control, depression, or attentional issues.
Our approach is based upon a therapeutic milieu model, in
which students are exposed to a wide range of positive and
corrective experiences throughout the school day. Students
benefit from on-the-spot counseling and feedback as they
present issues related to their development. Daily
interaction among teams of teachers, therapists, and career
and educational specialists ensures that growth strategies
for each student are coordinated and cohesive. Our goal is
to promote maximum personal and academic development.
CLINICAL
SERVICES
Bay
Cove Academy offers something that is increasingly unique
in today's world: an educational program for troubled
youth, backed by a strong and vibrant clinical support
component. Our Masters-level social workers provide
individual, group, and family therapy as well as crisis
intervention and case management. Consultation with a
clinical psychological is provided when needed.
A Parents Advisory Group, led by the clinical director,
meets throughout the school year to discuss issues that
pertain to the education, health, and safety of the
students in the program. To learn more about the Parents
Advisory Group, please contact Todd Smith.
