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Our peaceful location is part of what makes our healing process work—the open spaces, clean air, and beautiful mountains create a calm and safe environment where change can occur.

Daily Schedule

The day-to-day routine at Alpine Academy has been intentionally created to replicate life at home as much as possible. Because of this, our students are better equipped and more successful at maintaining their skills when they return home.

Monday – Thursday Schedule

6:30 am – The students get up and get ready for their day. They complete morning chores, eat breakfast with the other students and then prepare their lunch to eat later at school.

7:50 am – They leave the home to walk to the Education Center for classes.

Our classes here at Alpine are on a block schedule. Each student has a total of 10 class periods, 5 per day that alternate. Periods 1-5 (A days) are Monday and Wednesday. Periods 6-10 (B days) are Tuesday and Thursday.

8:00 – 9:10 am – First hour

9:15 – 10:25 am – Second hour

10:30 – 11:40 am – Third hour

11:40 – 12:15 pm – Lunch hour

12:15 – 1:25 pm – Fourth hour

1:30 – 2:40 pm – Fifth hour

After school students have the opportunity to check in with their Family Teachers about their school day and share the information in their planner. They have a snack before going to group.

3:00-4:30 pm – Group Therapy/Events

Monday – Intramural Sports
Tuesday – Folder For Life Group
Wednesday – Relationship Group
Thursday – Specialty Group as assigned

Students that are not assigned to a specialty group have a study hour to work on homework assignments.

4:30-6:00 pm – Daily check-in and free time. The students review their progress over the last 24 hour period and the privileges that they’ve earned.

They are able to use some free time to read, watch television, exercise, or play games. Dinner preparation also occurs during this time.

6:00 – 7:30 pm – Dinner and evening chores. The youth and Family Teacher all sit together to eat a family meal. Afterward, they each complete their assigned household chore.

Examples of household chores:

Washing Dishes
Clearing and cleaning the dining table
Vacuuming and organizing family room
Sweeping the floor

7:30 pm – Family Meeting. This is a time where the home gets together to review significant issues that impact the home, make decisions as a group and review accomplishments.

7:45 – 8:30 pm – Free time/downtime. During this time students have the opportunity to do extra studying if necessary, read, do laundry, watch television, make phone calls, or play games. Some homes use this time to go to the gym and work out.

8:30 – 10:00 pm – This time is used for additional free time and also bedtime preparations. Some of the students will take showers prior to going to bed. This time is typically used to wind down and get settled before starting the next school day. On Thursdays, they typically stay up later since there is not early school the next morning.

Friday Schedule

8:00 – 9:00 am – Breakfast, morning chores, and preparing for school.

The Friday school schedule at Alpine is referred to as a C-Day. C-Days at Alpine Academy are structured with two main purposes in mind: application of curriculum and exploration of healthy hobbies. Half of the academic day is spent in Rotations in the school building and the other half is dedicated to Clubs.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Rotations

During Rotations, students attend five classes where teachers use experiential learning to bring application and meaningful context to curricular concepts they don’t often have time to explore deeply during the traditional academic day. Subject areas are grouped together in an effort to help students make connections in the areas of Humanities and Math and Science. Rotations are also used to provide students instruction in Personal Development and College and Career Readiness. The final rotation time is for monitored use of the internet and structured homework time.

12:00 – 12:30 pm – Lunch

12:30 – 2:40 pm – Clubs

Two-hour Clubs offer a variety of activities for our students. They belong to the same club for an entire quarter (three months), and then they have the option of joining another. Clubs expose students to healthy activities and hobbies and give them opportunities to learn outside of the classroom and perhaps off campus. Clubs help our students have a more “traditional” academic experience where they are given opportunities to participate in activities like yearbook, music, culture, horsemanship, and more.

4:30 – 6:00 pm – Daily check in and free time. The youth review their progress over the last 24 hour period and the privileges that they’ve earned. They are able to use some free time to read, watch television, exercise or play games. Dinner preparation also occurs during this time.

6:00 – 7:30 pm – Dinner and evening chores. The students and Family Teacher all sit together to eat a family meal. Afterwards they each complete their assigned household chore.

7:30 pm – Family Meeting. This is a time where the home gets together to review significant issues that impact the home, make decisions as a group and review accomplishments.

7:45 – 10:00 pm – Free time/downtime/family activity. During this time students have the opportunity to do extra studying if necessary, read, do laundry, watch television, make phone calls, or play games. Some homes use this time to go to the gym and work out. Each week every home plans at least one family activity where every student in the home, regardless of privilege status, participates in a fun activity that they plan together.

Example of family activities:

Going to the movies
Bowling/Laser tag/arcade
Geocaching/hiking
Making crafts

Weekend Schedule

Weekends have less structure, and have more individualized activities according to the home in which the student lives. The following is an example of activities that would happen during a typical weekend day (either Saturday or Sunday).

8:00 am – Students wake up and have a quick snack before going to the gym for morning exercise.

8:30-10:00 am – Working out at the gym on the weights, racquetball, yoga or basketball.

10:00 am– Have breakfast and complete morning chores.

11:00-12:00 pm – Shower and get ready for the day

12:00- 2:00 pm – Quiet/free time to read, journal, work on homework or therapy assignments

2:00 – 3:00 pm – Lunch and preparation for afternoon activities

3:00 – 7:00 pm – This time can be used for special activities like going to an arts festival or craft show, painting ceramics or other crafts, getting out to the theater or park. It can also be time for completing errands like grocery shopping or getting haircuts. Each of the homes also takes time every weekend to do extra work around home like gardening or deep cleans. This can also take place during that time.

7:00 pm – Dinner and evening chores. The youth and Family Teacher all sit together to eat a family meal. Afterwards they each complete their assigned household chore.

8:00 pm – Family Meeting, this is a time where the home gets together to review significant issues that impact the home, make decisions as a group and review accomplishments

8:15 – 10:00 pm – Free time/downtime/privilege activity. During this time the students have the opportunity to do extra studying if necessary, read, do laundry, watch television, make phone calls, or play games. Some homes use this time to go to the gym and work out. Each week every home plans at least one privilege activity that is designated for students who have performed well or met certain goals during the week.

Example of privilege activities:

Out for ice cream
Laser Tag/arcade
Getting manicures

Activities

Equine

Alpine Academy’s equine program is a highlight for many students’ experience. Fourteen horses find Alpine their home. They are used to help students meet therapeutic goals, find enjoyment in horseback riding, and learn horsemanship skills that focus on safety precautions when handling and caring for horses. Students learn about equipment use, stall and corral and maintenance, feeding and grooming, and overall animal management.

Alpine’s equine program meets each students’ interest and skill level – from beginner to accomplished competitors. Both western and English riding are offered and our highly experienced Equine Specialists oversee the entire program. They also assist therapists in providing equine therapy through the EAGALA model.

Fitness

Informal opportunities to exercise and be active are woven into the everyday routine at Alpine Academy. The Fitness and Arts Center creates a great place for gathering and having fun for all the homes. The Center is designed to allow a variety of activities to occur at once, keeping interest levels high, encouraging hours of active fun. Outside the fitness center is a large campus full of pathways that are great for biking, skateboarding, and running enthusiasts. The athletic field for those who want to be out in the sun, or in the snow, when they play. The objective of these facilities is to create accessible and entertaining ways for students to keep physically fit.

Local Recreation

Alpine Academy is located next to a multitude of easily accessible activities and recreation. Within minutes of campus are hiking and horse trails, swimming, bowling, golf, and volunteer opportunities. Alpine students are able to participate in day trips to museums, arts festivals, state and county fairs, concerts, amusement parks, theaters, and a plethora of additional outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, hiking, ice skating, water parks, and sledding. Short activities like the ones listed here occur weekly and vary depending on the season.

Intramurals

Students at Alpine Academy participate in intramural sports every quarter. This allows students who have a particular skill and interest in a team sport to be a part of a team and complete to improve those skills. The students work together as a home and compete as a team against students in other homes on campus in basketball, softball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee. These sports competitions allow the students opportunities to learn new hobbies, stay active, and also practice good teamwork and sportsmanship.

Athletics

Athletic activity at Alpine Academy occurs in many different ways. The athletic program as a whole is designed to create opportunities with a variety of physical fitness activities, from meditative yoga to competitive play. Students at Alpine Academy will be able to experience physical activity, regardless of their individual skill, in a way that is fun and engaging.

Adventure Trips

Alpine Academy participates in adventure trips where students and staff may for a day trip or camping overnight. During these trips the students have the opportunity to be challenged in a different environment, display the leadership and peer relation skills they’ve learned, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Experiences include hiking, rock climbing and bouldering, fishing, water sports, ziplines, and rope courses. The emphasis is on growth and development, just as much as fun. These trips are for all students and the cost is included in tuition fees.

Student Success

Students Give Alpine Straight A’s

Therapists

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A-

Addressing Needs

93% percent of students are satisfied their therapist understands their treatment needs and is skillful in providing individual help.

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A-

Treatment

93% percent of students are satisfied their therapist is effectively helping their family with treatment needs.

Educators

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A+

Academic Goals

94% percent of students are satisfied that teachers use a variety of teaching strategies to help them learn.

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A+

Preparation

98% percent of students are satisfied that teachers are prepared every day.

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A–

Course Selection

90% percent of students are satisfied with the variety and difficulty of courses available at Alpine Academy.

Family Teachers

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A+

Student Care

98% Percent of students are satisfied that Family Teachers care about them and their success in the future.

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A+

Success

97% Percent of students are satisfied that Family Teachers have helped them succeed on their issues.

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A+

Skills

98% Percent of students are satisfied that Family Teachers have taught them how to accept feedback, follow instructions, get along with others, care for belongings and create good study habits.

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