I just found their website
http://www.horizon-academy.org/ Our Mission
Our mission is to provide young men and women the tools with which to build strong character and positive self-esteem, develop responsible decision-making skills, and improve family relationships.
Statement of Beliefs
Students can improve mentally, physically, socially, spiritually, and behaviorally in a team-based holistic program.
Students can change attitudes and behaviors in a positive structured environment.
Students can develop self-discipline and accountability by maintaining a rigorous daily schedule.
Students can rise to high standards and develop leadership and mentoring skills.
Students can use skills learned in seminars to enhance family relationships and build stronger societies.
Horizon Academy is located in the south eastern desert of Nevada, surrounded by beautiful mountains, sand dunes and expansive stretches of untouched arid land. Southern Nevada is rich in old west history, and the small town atmosphere surrounding Horizon Academy provides a friendly, family-oriented environment. The entrance to historic Death Valley lies miles to the west and the spectacular glitz of Las Vegas is just beyond majestic snow-capped Mount Charleston. The temperature provides year round outdoor opportunities and the vast desert floor invites exploration of its flora and fauna.
While students progress at their own pace, our excellent team provides constant guidance, supervision and encouragement. The very latest in computerized learning courses gives each student a custom education and a superior sense of achievement than the traditional classroom instruction can provide.
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Horizon Academy provides a playful secluded location for students to attain academic excellence and personal integrity under highly structured, positive supervision and guidance.
Nestled in Amargosa Valley, Horizon Academy provides the perfect setting for students to feel free from the clamor and negative distractions of the fast-paced life and environment most are leaving behind. Students can enjoy the quiet, tranquil desert as they learn life skills that will provide them with the knowledge, honor and personal integrity essential to a successful life.
Horizon Academy is easily accessible from all the western United States. It is an excellent choice for parents who desire the very best "home away from home" for their child to develop into respectful, honorable young adults.
They have a page for ZERO TOLERANCE (not up and running, yet, we must check back):
Zero Tolerance
This web page is currently under construction. Please check back at a later date.
ACADEMICS PAGE:
Horizon Academy provides a very progressive academic curriculum which is individual and competency based. The computer generated curriculum guides the students through the lessons at their own pace, giving them the chance to master concepts before moving on to more challenging lesson. This state of the art software provides several multimedia teaching methods to enhance the learning experience. In addition to the computerized curriculum, Horizon Academy also offers elective courses in several subject areas.
PHILOSOPHY:
We, at Horizon Academy believe in creating a safe, structured environment with a focus of multidimensional education that will enable a student to explore their individual needs and abilities. Furthermore, we believe parental involvement and cooperation with the Academy will ensure academic success, strengthening the family unit and assist in shaping productive citizens.
Students graduating from Horizon Academy must complete 24 unit of credit. In addition to a general diploma, Horizon Academy offers a college prep diploma with a more detailed set of requirements. Below is a table of credits necessary to attain a diploma.
Subject Area General Diploma College Prep Diploma
English 3 4
Mathematics 3 3
Science 3 3
Social Studies 4 4
Foreign language 0 ½
Computer Education ½ ½
Health ½ ½
Vocational Education 1 1
Fine Arts 1 1
Physical Education 1 1
Electives 6 4
FAQ (OK, now this really smells like WWASP):
Questions
How quickly can I have my teen enrolled?
Are there any financial aid or assistance programs available?
Is enrollment open or are there specific times of the year to enroll my teen?
How often are visits allowed?
How many teens sleep in a room?
How long do the teens stay?
How is the family involved in the student's program?
Once I make the decision to enroll my teen, how do I get them to Horizon Academy?
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Answers
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Q: How quickly can I have my teen enrolled? A: Some families need to work within a tight time frame and in most cases that can be accommodated. The minimum is 24 hours.
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Q: Are there any financial aid or assistance programs available? A: Please speak with your admissions representative for financial assistance questions. There are many options for funding your child's tuition.
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Q: Is enrollment open or are there specific times of the year to enroll my teen? A: We have year-round enrollment for the school. This is possible because of the nature of our academic program. For more information about academics, click on the link below.
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Q: How often are visits allowed? A: Visits are allowed when the teen reaches the appropriate status as an earned privilege.
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Q: How many teens sleep in a room? A: Four to six students are in one room.
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Q: How long do the teens stay? A: Graduation from Horizon Academy is based solely on results and changes created by the student in the school. Placing a time limit on graduation takes the focus off of the task at hand; making changes that work.
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Q: How is the family involved in the student's program? A: Each teen is assigned a family representative that is in contact with your teen thoughout the day. Weekly phone calls are made updating your teen's progress. In time, therapeutic phone calls are made for the purpose of working out family issues. Parents and teen communicate by letter as often as they like. A series of self-growth seminars that are nearly identical to the ones the teen participates in, is provided for the parents in several locations throughtout the country.
For more information about these seminars, click on the Parent Support Services button under the left menu.
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Q: Once I make the decision to enroll my teen, how do I get them to Horizon Academy? A: Your admissions representative will assist you through different options of getting your child to the school.
Each situation is different. Some students will come voluntiarily while others won't. We will help you determine what is best for your child.
And of course we cannot access the employee listing, you have to have a password for that.
And again, can't get the manual, gotta be registered.
WWASP written all over this one:
Jade Robinson owned Bell academy which was closed in 2003 by CA authorities. The owners had not obtained the license they needed to run the facility.
He also worked (I think the was a director) at Casa by the Sea in Mexico, which was closed by Mexican authorities for allegations of child abuse.
Like usual, they claim to be a boarding school when in reality they are a behavior modification program.
