Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy
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Anonymous:
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--- Quote from: ""hla mom"" ---It no longer includes necessary equipment for kids while at Ridge Creek.
Parents are now billed around $900 for the equipment, even though
parents have been led to believe that tution is transferrable to Ridge
Creek. Given that the kids who go to Ridge Creek from HLA go at the
recommendation of their counselor(s) parents are being soaked from
both ends. I know for a fact that kids are most often issued
used equipment. Even if they were given all new stuff, I find it difficult
to believe that boots and a sleeping bag cost $900. My son was issuedboots from Wal-mart which cost $40.00 at most. He wanted to wear his
own good boots but was not allowed to; this probably contributed to
the severity of his blisters.
How many more ways can they think of to nickel and dime parents?[/quote
the entry unifrom fee of 1400 that was to cover new uniforms that cost about 350 tops nad the rest for equipment wildernsss items, that means hla is making 400% profit on uniforms and now charging ridge creek 900 fee for stuff that i bet costs 250 wow another 350% profit
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Is the $1400 uniform fee supposed to cover the costs of uniforms for the entire program? I thought it was, but I guess I'm wrong. I received a re-order form for pants and shirts - and I'm getting charged more $$$$.
Troll Control:
--- Quote ---Is the $1400 uniform fee supposed to cover the costs of uniforms for the entire program? I thought it was, but I guess I'm wrong. I received a re-order form for pants and shirts - and I'm getting charged more $$$$.
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still haven't figured it out yet, huh? GO GET YOUR KID and get him/her some real help.
Anonymous:
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---still haven't figured it out yet, huh? GO GET YOUR KID and get yourself some real help.
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Fixed.
Anonymous:
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--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---still haven't figured it out yet, huh? GO GET YOUR KID and get yourself some real help.
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Fixed.
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I'm actually trying to figure it out and that's why I'm asking the questions. I'm not flying off the handle like some raving lunatic. My decisions have to be based off of accurate information - not a bunch of emotional rantings.
If you really care about the students, then post factual and legitimate information that parents can use to make informed decisions. Nasty comments directed at me (or others) don't add to your credence and certainly aren't helpful.
Anonymous:
The idea that costs are all inclusive is simply a lie. Obviously they are not. You will be charged for new uniforms everytime your child needs them.
Here is some helpful advice...(hopefully)
Your child can actually benefit from HLA. Many kids have. It largely depends on the counselor that your child has. If you post their counselors name I will give you my opinion of them. If you are afraid of HLA finding out who your child is if you post their counselors name, then don't post it.
The sad reality of HLA is that it is actually a good program on paper, but the owner is running it into the ground with his poor business practices. The bottom line controls HLA at this point more so than what is best for the kids. That will not change, especially while the census is under 150. If the owner would step back and let his employees do their jobs then it would be better for everyone. That will not happen.
If you want specific questions anwered, post them, and I will try to help you out.
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