Co-ed boarding school’s summer program offers ADHD teens opportunity to earn credits

April 7, 2011 - PRLog -- OCRS is a private, fully accredited school near Sedona. Founded in 1972, the co-ed Arizona boarding school specializes in helping ADD/ADHD, under-motivated and underachieving teens ages 12 to 18 succeed through an innovative mix of traditional and experiential academic and extracurricular programs. The school offers year-round open enrollment.

OCRS’s summer boarding school program includes options of four-, six- and eight-week sessions from June through July. The academic program is designed to help teens develop new study habits and organizational skills, earn credits toward graduation, become motivated and increase self-esteem. Students earn one semester’s worth of credits in two subject areas during a four-week period. Middle-school students work on reading, writing, math and science skills that prepare them for the next grade level. Classes in core subjects – English, Spanish, math, science and social studies – are available to students ages 12 to 18, grades 7 through 12. All credits are transferrable, and students are also welcome to enroll for personal enrichment.

“Because the OCRS curriculum is customized for ADD/ADHD, unmotivated and underachieving teens, our students experience a new approach to coursework – one that works for them and puts them on the path to success,” said Headmaster David Wick, Jr. “At the end of every summer I hear from parents who are excited about their boy or girl’s academic progress and improved self-confidence.”

Students who enroll in the summer boarding school program attend classes for six hours each day. During the afternoons and evenings, they enjoy structured activities such as horseback riding, intramural sports, tennis, swimming and more. On weekends, students may take part in a variety of off-campus outings, including trips to the Grand Canyon, hiking in the Sedona Red Rocks, tours of nearby Native American ruins, rock climbing at.  During the time they spend in the classroom and on campus, teens also improve their social and leadership skills while learning to be responsible members of the school community.

Applications for the summer boarding school program are now being accepted.  Sessions begin June 5th,  June 19th and July 3rd.  Tuition for a four-week session is $4,750, which is inclusive of classes, room and board, computer lab, on campus and most off campus activities,  textbooks and school supplies. 100% financing is also available to qualified applicants.

“Many parents who are considering Oak Creek Ranch School for the fall choose to introduce their children to the boarding school experience with our summer program. It is relatively inexpensive, and allows our students to become acclimated to a new learning environment, ”Wick said. “Meanwhile, thanks to all the activities outside of the classroom, kids also have a lot of fun!”

To learn more about the summer boarding school program at OCRS, visit www.ocrs.com or contact David Wick, Jr. toll free 1- 877-554-OCRS (6277).

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Founded in 1972, Oak Creek Ranch School is a private, fully accredited , college preparatory, co-ed boarding school near Sedona, Arizona. The school’s curriculum and programs are designed to help ADD/ADHD, under-motivated and underachieving teens ages 12 to 18 accomplish their academic goals while developing valuable social and interpersonal skills.
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