Overview of the Residential Program

The dormitory, a circa 1908 structure, is nestled on a 35 acre campus among four other academic buildings. The residential program is a small five-day boarding facility that houses 30-35 students annually ranging in ages from 10 to 16. Six permanent dorm faculty and first and second year teachers share in the duties that facilitate the mornings and evenings in the dormitory program.

Daily Routine

6:45 – Children are woken up and start getting ready for school

7:30 – Breakfast

8:00 – End breakfast and children go upstairs to brush their teeth and get school materials

8:15 – Children go to school

4:00 – Dorm students return to the dorm – they gather in the dining hall for a snack and to relax for a few minutes

4:10 – Students are divided by their chosen activity and begin activities

5:50-6:00 – Return to the dormitory to wash up and have dinner

6:30 – 7:00 – Dinner ends and students return to their rooms to get ready for study hall and begin homework

7:00 - Study hall begins at 7:00 and runs for one hour. Each child's homework is checked by a faculty member and more study time is provided if needed.

9:30-10:00 - Kids are in rooms at this point. Students are asked to pack their school items for the next day when their homework is complete (i.e., activity clothes, independent reading books, etc.). This is a quiet time when many students read independent reading books.

10:00 -lights out

Activities

The students have a choice everyday of four to five different activities. Their are a variety of activities including crafting, community services, board games, attending sporting events, and basketball in the gym.

Independence

The independence system is designed to motivate students for personal development and behavior modification. There are five different levels and with each increase in level the student gains more independent privileges.

Meals

Breakfast and dinner are set in the dormitory dining hall. Everyone gathers at the same time and eats together in a family style. The dormitory team uses this situation as an opportunity to guide students with healthy meal choices, facilitate conversations, and to work on social skills and table manners. Dinner closes with a few announcements and a recap of how the remainder of the evening will be structured.

Study Hall

Study Hall is a structured, monitored hour from 7-8 pm. Students are expected to practice good study skills, respecting others by being quiet and following the routine. If their homework is not completed within that hour, they can continue working until they are done their homework.