Vocational High School and Transition Academy
An equine assisted private micro-school incorporating horses, vocational training and other recreation therapy activities into traditional academics and life skills education. Grades 9-12 for High School and ages 18-22 for extended education Transition Academy. Call us today to see if it’s a fit for your child!
Program Structure
PERSONALIZED EDUCATION
The greatest benefit of a small, efficient private school is that education can be tailored to each child's specific needs. We offer two pathways for learning for our students: one through functional academics and the other a more traditional academic pathway. Both pathways are designed to empower learners on their individualized learning path no matter what that level might be!
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Beyond the emotional and social skills developed when learning to ride, we have developed a vocational training curriculum that uses hands-on work with the horses. While teaching our students the fundamentals of horse care and barn management, we saturate them with lessons that build confidence and practical job-related life skills.
TRANSITIONAL & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Learning happens best when it’s applicable and enjoyable. In addition to our daily academic and vocational training components, our schedule will be infused with engaging opportunities for Recreation Participation and rich Transition Education. Our goal is to facilitate students' successful transition to life after high school!
Program Details
This all sounds great...but you probably want to know about the nitty-gritty details.
The beauty of being a "micro" school is that we really do believe in the power of small group education! The school will have a maximum of 20 students, combined between our high school program and our transition academy. With such a high staff-to-student ratio we can create the ideal blend of 1:1 support and small group programming.
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The intention was to create an all-encompassing program that still offered plenty of flexibility and accessibility.
Tuition will include:
- Personal Computer
- All Access Academic Platform
- Individualized Academic Curriculum
- Quarterly Progress Report with open access to teachers at any time.
- Therapeutic Riding- 1x per week, per student
- Recreational Therapy (Adaptive Sports)
- Vocational Training
- Transitional Education
Tuition for each school year is between $26,000 - $28,000 depending on program path, curriculum and additional programming options.
Flexible Payment Plans:
The H.E.A.R.T. Center offers payment plans of 1,2 or 4 installments. Tuition is to be paid directly through our online billing system and families may set up automatic payments by bank account or credit card.
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Staff:
- 3 Dedicated Lead Staff with Paraprofessionals as needed
- Learning Guides have a variety of certifications and education backgrounds.
- Certified Recreational Therapist
- All Staff have Fingerprint Clearance Card and up-to-date CPR & First Aid
- PATH Certified Equine Instructors
- Passionate about empowering students with developmental and social disabilities to reach their fullest potential..
Class Schedule:
Our school meets 5 days a week from 8:00 am - 3 pm M/T/TH/F and 8-12 on Wednesdays.
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The H.E.A.R.T. Center provides transformative education for students with moderate learning challenges.
We optimally serve students who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and whose primary needs are social, emotional, and behavioral.
Students with the above diagnosis may also have co-occurring learning challenges such as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Executive Functioning - Processing Disorder
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Anxiety
- Depression
Our microschool support services are not structured at this time for students who require full-time assistance of a one-on-one aide or who have severe cognitive deficits. If you are interested in services for a child with these diverse needs, please reach out! We will do our best to help you through other facets of our program or provide you guidance towards the program that can best support your child's success.
How do I know this is for me?
Is traditional school turning into more of a place to go rather than a place of true benefit? Do you resonate with any of the following?
You're constantly finding that your child just doesn't "fit". They aren't benefitting from a traditional high school experience and still need more focused support and resources, but they are too high functioning either socially or academically to attend some of the more specialized private schools.
Your child is academically doing GREAT in his or her customized homeschool curriculum but is missing that social interaction that comes with school. You're hoping to find the best of both worlds.
You've leveraged ESA to help you close the achievement gap from not having the right supports in public school and now you're ready to start thinking about resources and skills that will build on the work you've done in order to set your child up for a successful transition into adulthood.
Your child loves animals and learns better in a more hands on, interactive environment.
If you are looking for a personalized experience with small group social interaction, The H.E.A.R.T Center could be a great fit! Reach out today to schedule a tour!
Enrollment
The H.E.A.R.T. Center accepts applicants on a rolling basis until capacity for the school year is reached.
Please contact us to begin the application and interview process!
High School Summer Vocational Program
Interested in seeing if your child is a fit for our full time programming, our just looking for something meaningful to do while your high schooler is on break? Check out our summer vocational program!
School is out.... Now what? If you're looking for a summer program that will empower your teen AND give them the social summer fun they crave- Join our high school students for our 6 week Summer Enrichment Program!
Dates: To be announced for summer 2024
Ages: 14-22, Designed for Individuals with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
Camp Details: Our vocational students will get a summer full of skill building and training with tons of FUN built in! Mornings will be spent onsite at our facility. Students will take on a vocational role supporting our summer camps. All roles will be assessed and trained based off of individual student strengths. Afternoons will be spent off site in the community with a mix of volunteer work with our community partners and some good ol’ summer fun!
Times: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-3:00pm, Wednesdays: 8:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $2,750 all inclusive!
Reach out today to learn more and see if this is a fit for your child!