Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy
Parents don't want to listen
Anonymous:
--- Quote from: ""FunkyChild"" ---hey guest, you're totally right. hla's therapudic curriculum is like a cookie cutter, they will shape you to thier desire, by force or coerrsion (sp?). every kid is different, and this method simply does not work. it's a business more than anything and they do not give a fuck about anyone!!! this has been clearly shown by thier actions
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Matt, you of all people should know better. Stop a minute and really think about your experiences at HLA. Think about how you acted toward people when you first got to HLA. Think about the people that encouraged your talent in playing the drums. Your ride was definitely a bumpy one at times, but I thought the folks at HLA always saw potential in you which is why they kept trying to help you. Of course HLA has things that need to change, but really think about what you are saying when you write that HLA "doesn't give a fuck about anyone". There were a lot of people that cared about you, including me.
Anonymous:
And the prison food was really good too, Matt, and some of the guards were less sadistic than others! Don't blame us all! (Please? We HLA anons need love..)
Anonymous:
--- Quote from: ""Johnny Ringo"" ---Let us try this again:
WHAT WERE YOU PROMISED THAT YOU DIDN'T RECEIVE?
Can you see that? Is it clear enough? Let's stick to topic shall we.
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Most of these are taken directly from HLA's web site:
- The teaching faculty at HLA hold a Bachelor to a Doctorate level degree in education.
- Full time nurse on staff.
- An estimated 15% of Hidden Lake Academy students have been diagnosed with a learning disorder and have an Individual Education Plan in place.
- An Individualized Therapeutic Plan, including clinical treatment goals, is maintained and revised by the clinical team throughout the enrollment of the student.
- All Counseling Staff are full-time and are clinically trained, holding a Master’s Degree or higher.
- Parents are informed of and involved in their child’s therapeutic work through the program via monthly written Counselor Reports, weekly update calls from the child’s Counselor
- Counselors receive weekly supervision by Doctoral and licensed Staff. In addition, biweekly therapeutic staffings are held to develop specific treatment goals and interventions for each student.
- A special skills program is available at HLA for students with special education needs. The academic history of these students, along with the results of the diagnostic reading and math test given upon entrance are thoroughly reviewed. Decisions are then made for placement into traditional classes, special skills classes, or a combination of the two. Teachers are provided information concerning the student's strengths and weaknesses. A certified special education teacher facilitates both classroom instruction and consultation. Students with special strengths are challenged through individualized activities. Gifted students are given opportunities such as literary debate meetings, mock legal trials, and many other challenges to stimulate their individual abilities.
- Hidden Lake Academy's Art and Theatre Programs are designed to be more than artistic enrichment.
- Can HLA provide a safe, healthy environment and teach my child self control? This same structure provides for the emotionally, psychologically, and socially safe environment where students may explore and learn to appropriately express feelings and work to heal past hurts. HLA is not a locked facility; however, physical safety is provided by round-the-clock staffing, dormitory security systems, and limited access to the campus.
- Our students are not court-ordered to HLA and do not include violent or severely disturbed children.
- HLA teachers hold a minimum Bachelor to Doctoral level degree, Counselors and the teaching staff work together to assure every child the optimal opportunity for academic success that will lead to positive, and successful future endeavors.
- Teachers' Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field with teaching
certificate.
- Counselor's Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in related field. Commitment to 22-26
month contract or the duration of the assigned peer group
through to graduation.
- Assistant Counselors' Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or above in related field.
This is just a short list of what parents were/are told they will receive for their money.....
Anonymous:
Parents might be told that..... but telling them that and actually following through with that are 2 VERY different things. :evil:
Anonymous:
Being sold this beautiful tale of HLA is like being sold a beautiful Ferrari that is gorgeous on the outside and very expensive. It is like the salesman telling you how wonderful it is, and all looks great. THEN, you pay for it and drive away in in and discover that you have actually just paid a ton of money for a LEMON!!
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