We believe that education is an integral part of a student’s recovery and overall well-being. Building Bridges Academy is our fully-accredited in-house academic program. It is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students to continue their education and make academic progress while in residential treatment.

Our experienced and dedicated staff works closely with each student to identify their individual academic needs and create a personalized education plan. Our goal is to help students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed academically, with the plan to enroll them in a public high school while at Building Bridges. This real-world experience is crucial to a student’s overall success after successfully completing our program.

Academic Curriculum: Our academic program is designed to meet the needs of high school students who may have fallen behind in their coursework due to mental health challenges or other obstacles. We are able to deliver an academically rigorous curriculum in all core subjects – English, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. We also have a robust selection of Physical Education, Fine Arts, Vocational, and Elective classes – including hands-on experience in both Automotive Service Tech and Industrial Engineering & Design.

Vocational Curriculum: Recognizing that every student’s path will be their own, we offer a hands on Vocational Program designed to give students experience in a host of career orientated skills. Our Automotive Service Technology class appeals to a broad range of students and offers experiences ranging from basic maintenance to detailed engine repair. The Intro to Engineering and Design class is a CAD style design class, using industry utilized software, that allows students to make their own project, but also to work collaboratively with their peers to make a larger project where all the individual pieces must come together to make a functional project. On the close horizon is our Welding class, offering students the chance to work with and build their skills with several different welding styles.

Individualized Instruction: Each student in our academic program receives one-on-one instruction from a dedicated teacher. This individualized approach ensures that students receive the support and guidance they need to succeed academically and make meaningful progress. Every student will have a complete credit evaluation done and has a hand in crafting their own academic plan.

Supportive Environment: We have an 8 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio which allows us to intervene with a student before he begins to shut down. It is this sort of rapid response, enabled by our small class sizes, that helps us give your son the best chance at academic success. We understand the importance of creating a supportive and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to helping students build self-esteem, confidence, and a positive attitude toward learning.

Blended Enrollment: Some of our students may be selected for a blended enrollment process, where they will experience a curriculum delivered by the public school, but remain in the Building Bridges Academy classroom. Often, this will help ease the transition to the public school. Students in this environment will receive credit from the public school while being able to take advantage of the more individualized level of support BBA has to offer.

Transition to College or Career: Upon completion of the academic program, students will have the skills and confidence they need to transition to college or career. Our staff provides guidance and support to help students make this transition and ensure their continued success.