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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy => Topic started by: Ursus on February 08, 2011, 01:05:07 AM
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Thanks to Catchuppeople for bringing this to everyone's attention.
Two posts from the 'Ridge Creek "School" - Trouble Retaining Professional Staff?' thread:
Originally posted (http://http://www.fornits.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=32646&p=395942#p395933) on 07 Feb 2011:
http://Www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com (http://Www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com)
This should explain some of the job postings.
Originally posted (http://http://www.fornits.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=32646&p=395942#p395942) on 7 Feb 2011:
http://Www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com (http://Www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com)
This should explain some of the job postings.
Oh. My. Gawd.
And, Buccellato is still recycling the same Hidden Lake photos. And for how many institutions have they been used as marketing material?
Incidentally, the Highlands Prep website is registered (http://http://www.networksolutions.com/whois-search/highlandspreparatoryschool.com) under "Proxy, Inc." (via GoDaddy), fwiw...
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Wonder how long this place will last? They've got two faculty members already:
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Highlands Preparatory School Faculty Members (http://http://www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com/staff.html)
Kevin Miller
Headmaster
(http://http://www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com/images/kmiller.jpg)
Background
Headmaster Kevin Miller brings to Highlands Preparatory School more than twenty years experience teaching, coaching, advising, and living with adolescents, a history of success in undertaking new projects, proven abilities as an educator of diverse learners, along with a broad perspective gained from several levels of administrative experience. In addition to his experience working with college preparatory schools and academies, Miller has also taught on the college level. He brings insights into what each student needs to succeed and thrive on both sides of the high school diploma. Miller holds a B.A. from Tufts University and a M. Ed. and an Ed. D from the University of Virginia.
Career highlights include:
- Multiple recipient of the Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award (1998, 2002, and 2004)
- Outstanding Dissertation Award, Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Learning Disabilities, 2006.
Miller's excited about returning to his boarding school roots and helping to establish Highlands Preparatory as a school of excellence.
Professional Experience
Delaware County Community College, Media, PA Adjunct Faculty
Woodlynde School, Strafford, PA Director of the Upper School
Cabrini College, Radnor, PA Adjunct Faculty, Education
Curry College, Milton, MA Faculty, Program for the Advancement of Learning (PAL)
The Blue Ridge School, St. George, VA Academic Dean/Director of Studies; Coach; Advisor
The White Mountain School, Littleton, NH Athletic Director; Learning Assistance Tutor; Hall Master; Coach; Dramatics
The Gow School, South Wales, NY Teacher, Science and Reconstructive Language; Coach;[/list]
Presentations and publications
- "Lines of Communication: Navigating in the Mainstream", Small Boarding Schools Association 1999 conference.
- Opening the lines of communication: Fostering collaboration between classroom and resource teachers. Classroom Leadership, 4 (6), March 2001.
- "Codifying Student-Centered Learning", co-presented with David Bouton, Ph.D., The Association of Boarding Schools 2002 Conference.
- Private presentations on teaching study skills and serving students with learning disabilities at Nativity Mission School (NYC) and Sedbergh School (Quebec).
Education
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Virginia, 2005
M.Ed., Special Education, University of Virginia, 1998
B.A., Biology & Russian Language and Literature, Tufts University, 1988
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Highlands Preparatory School Director of Academics Program - APPLE
Joseph Peter Baglio, Ph.D.
Director of APPLE Program
(http://http://www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com/images/Joe-Baglio.jpg)
Background
Dr. Joseph Baglio joins the faculty of Highlands Preparatory Academy as the director of their Academic Program for Professional Leaders and Entrepreneurs (APPLE) - a two-semester course geared to professional development of young people interested in business careers. The program offers a unique opportunity for students and Dr. Baglio's extensive experience in both education and the corporate world will give the program a distinct advantage. An advocate of collaboration, his strengths are in growing managers into leaders, developing talent at all levels, rebuilding troubled systems, creating improved work groups and advising, coaching and counseling. Baglio holds a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.A. from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. from Kent State University.
Professional Experience
Dr. Baglio maintained his own consulting firm working with MGIC Investment Corporation, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, State of Wisconsin, Lions Clubs International, ServiceMaster, First Chicago, The Signature Group/Montgomery Ward and Maritime Telegraph & Telephone. He has held numerous academic and senior administrative positions within National-Louis University's multi-campus network.
He's also taught at the following universities and colleges: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois Visiting lecturer Lake Forest School of Management, Chicago, Illinois Visiting lecturer Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Visiting Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication, Doctoral Research Coordinator, Instructor, Adjunct Instructor, Supervisor/Counselor Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio Adjunct Instructor Allegany Community College, Cumberland, MD Chair and Associate Professor of Communication Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD Visiting Lecturer of Speech Communication Honors, Recognition and Awards
- American Association of University Administrators, Board of Directors, 1995-2000; Administrative Leadership Committee, 1992 National-Louis University, The President's Citation for Distinguished and Meritorious Service, 1993; Administrator of the Year Award, 1992
- Kent State University Organization Development Certificate of Merit, 1977; Fellowship, 1975; Doctoral Research Assistantship, 1974
- Allegany Community College Outstanding Teaching Award 1970 and 1972
- University of Connecticut Scholarship
- Queens College of the City University of New York - Department of Speech Award, Commencement; Speech guild Certificate of Merit; Editor, The Journal of Speech Guild; Editor, Knightbeat, School of Continuing Education student newspaper
Education
Ph.D., Counseling and Personnel Services, Kent State University.
M.A., Communication Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut.
B.A., Communication Arts and Sciences, Queens College of the City University of New York
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Curious coincidence regarding soon to be Headmaster Kevin Miller:
Curry College, Milton, MA Faculty, Program for the Advancement of Learning (PAL)[/list]
Curry College... isn't that where John Reuben's (surviving) son went?
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Holy God.
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In the past six months over 30 staff have left Ridge Creek. Many of the staff still listed are no longer there. I am a local resident, and I can tell you that this school is a cancer to the woderful little town of Dahlonega. Len is a hated man in Dahlonega and Chris is not far behind Len (actually Chris spends a lot of time right behind Len).
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Perhaps, "one for the Gipper." It appears that in opening "Highlands," Buccellato has given up the CCI concept ownership. No more THerapeutic Boarding School? One can only hope and that would not be a travesty, but celebration.
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"Highlands" was registered with the Sec. of State October 27, 2010.
"Highlands" domain website October 5, 2010.
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http://http://ridgecreekschool.blogspot.com/2011/02/ridge-creek-school-welcomes-2-new.html
Ridge Creek School Welcomes 2 New Faculty Members
We, the faculty and staff Ridge Creek School, are excited to welcome Dr. Anne Edens and Keith Bishop to campus.
Dr. Anne Edens is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who holds a Doctorate of Psychology from Baylor University, a Master of Science in Community Agency Counseling from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Georgia. Anne has over 30 years of experience across a variety of settings in the mental health field. As Director of Counseling, Anne is responsible for the supervision of the Counseling staff as well as Counseling and Psychology Interns. In her spare time, Anne is also a professional photographer and enjoys a variety of crafts and hobbies.
Keith Bishop is our Program Administrator and comes to RCS from Eckerd Outdoor Therapeutic Program where he served as Facility/Program Director and Master Counselor. Keith is a natural leader, who brings focus and innovation to all career endeavors, as can be seen by his many achievements and commendations earned while serving in the Air Force. While his primary focus here at RCS will be facility operation and organization, he is an avid outdoors man, who is dedicated to developing the wilderness/recreation curriculum at RCS. We are delighted to have his expertise as an addition to our talented staff.
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Excerpt from "Highlands Preparatory"
" By sharing different life paths, experiences, and values, students at Highlands Prep learn the virtues of tolerance, humility, persistence, patience and mutual respect. Highlands Preparatory School strives to create empathetic, intellectual life-long learners with the strength and moral courage to create lives that exemplify the values and principles that define true leaders."
A step in the right direction.
Does this mean Mr. Buccellato will not be on campus?
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Look at how much he wants to charge for tuition!!! OMG - this is insane! People will NEVER get their money back - this is crazy!!! If he has "students" boarding there then HPS WILL be subject to oversight by the ORS because children under the age of 18 will reside there. God he is a sneaky bastard!!!
Tuition and Fee Schedule
Highlands Preparatory School 2011-2012 (Effective January 1, 2011)
Tuition:
Day Students:
Grades 8 thru 12......$14,000.00
Boarding:
7 Day Boarding Grades 8 - 12...$29,500.00
5 Day Boarding Grades 8 - 12...$25,000.00
Fees
Extra Curricular Fees (due prior to participation):
Affordable Tuition
Tuition and Fees Schedule of Charges 2011 - 2012
2011 - 2012 Tuition One Two Three
Payment Payment Payment
Boarding 7 day $29,500.00 $29,500.00 $15,340.00 $10,620.00
Boarding 5 day $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $13,000.00 $9,000.00
Day Only $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $7,280.00 $5,040.00
Payment Due Due Due
Schedules: 8/1/2011 11/1/2011 1/1/2012
Payment Plans: The two (2) payment plan option includes a finance charge of 4%.
The three (3) payment plan option includes a finance charge of 8%.
Fees Required of all students (not included in the tuition)
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This is hardly what many of us had hoped for, but it is in some ways a victory. There's no mention of counseling or therapy, so little Bucchi won't have as much opportunity to mess with already vulnerable minds; and while the tuition isn't cheap, it's less than half of what he was charging a few years ago, so he'll need to more than double the enrollment from the haydays of the early 2000's. That'll be a good trick. My guess is Ridge Creek will soon dissolve and become the "adventure" component of Highland's, and if that happens most vestiges of Hidden Lake Academy will be gone, leaving only bad, and in many cases horrible, memories for those who were sent there. His greed and dishonesty have ended up costing him well over $10 million, and I imagine he kicks himself in his tubby ass, when Chris Grimwood isn't in there, for refusing to refund the tuition of a certain lady who posts here quite often. Good job, Baby.
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I thought this was interesting so I called University of Nebraska... they do not show Highlands Preparatory School as participating in their program, which I take to mean PARENTS would have to pay for these on-line courses and it's not part of the tuition. Also I asked about the statement "taught by university level instructors" and what that meant. University level, as defined by UNL, is at least a Bachelor's Degree and they students only get their work graded - their is no interactive lecture or class time.
Highlands Prep will provide the outstanding student with multiple paths to achievement beyond the classroom and grade level. Challenging accelerated honors courses along with access to on-line, accredited college courses through the University of Nebraska, taught by university level instructors, facilitated by HP faculty, will provide valuable credit toward a college degree. SAT courses will be built into the curriculum and Highlands Prep will also feature a Learning Center to accommodate students requiring additional support in a given subject.
http://highschool.unl.edu/About-ISHS/Wh ... ation.aspx (http://highschool.unl.edu/About-ISHS/Why-ISHS/Accreditation.aspx)
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Twitter: RIdge Creek School Ed con says "RCS is Highlands Prep"... If Buccellato is giving up the THERAPEUTIC aspect come FALL 2011, that is POSITIVE, yes?
BUT, a big BUT it is not in his nature to accept defeat. Unless he sees this as a comeback. And we all know, all to well, what is behind the facade.
"Emma Willard" certainly won't be losing prospective students to Highlands Prep.
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This is hardly what many of us had hoped for, but it is in some ways a victory. There's no mention of counseling or therapy, so little Bucchi won't have as much opportunity to mess with already vulnerable minds; and while the tuition isn't cheap, it's less than half of what he was charging a few years ago, so he'll need to more than double the enrollment from the haydays of the early 2000's. That'll be a good trick. My guess is Ridge Creek will soon dissolve and become the "adventure" component of Highland's, and if that happens most vestiges of Hidden Lake Academy will be gone, leaving only bad, and in many cases horrible, memories for those who were sent there. His greed and dishonesty have ended up costing him well over $10 million, and I imagine he kicks himself in his tubby ass, when Chris Grimwood isn't in there, for refusing to refund the tuition of a certain lady who posts here quite often. Good job, Baby.
Pardon moi mon ami....LMAO .... I shall never understand it, ever. 'Especially when one has too many skeleton's in their closet.
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OK, I have to ask...Two of you commented about Chris Grimwood being "behind" Len or "in" Len. Are you saying Chris has been sleeping with Len? That wouldn't be a surprise based on Len's previous proclivities with male staff.
RCS certainly has bombed out. That shithole is cratered before it ever gets off the ground in any real way. Undoubtedly due to the dogged determination of a select few here.
Now, the focus must shift to the new facility. If it turns out to be "academics only" I'd be really surprised because the fake therapy angle is what generates the cashflow - lots of billables.
In any case, let's dig in and make sure the public knows who's behind the new facility so they can make informed decisions about where to send their kids to "school".
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Looks like Kevin Miller's "Multiple recipient of the Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award (1998, 2002, and 2004)" is a bunch of bullshit according to this forum: http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/s ... php?t=6693 (http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?t=6693)
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So let us understand this .... or let's not. Rumour has it - RCS couldn't make payroll last month, when they had no PHD's other than Buccellato. So, where are the funds coming from to pay PHD's? Why would PHD's take a chance on their career with Buccellato? Well, anyone for that matter, knowing the man's track record. I hope for their sake and their families they did some serious pre-contract compensation. Lord knows, the new staff did not do their homework.
Was "Grimwood's letter" a fake after all? By another purported "disgruntled employee?"
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OK, I have to ask...Two of you commented about Chris Grimwood being "behind" Len or "in" Len. Are you saying Chris has been sleeping with Len? That wouldn't be a surprise based on Len's previous proclivities with male staff.
RCS certainly has bombed out. That shithole is cratered before it ever gets off the ground in any real way. Undoubtedly due to the dogged determination of a select few here.
Now, the focus must shift to the new facility. If it turns out to be "academics only" I'd be really surprised because the fake therapy angle is what generates the cashflow - lots of billables.
In any case, let's dig in and make sure the public knows who's behind the new facility so they can make informed decisions about where to send their kids to "school".
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN????
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Been building for quite some time.
http://http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/HighlandsPrepBN_120910.shtml
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Looks like Kevin Miller's "Multiple recipient of the Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award (1998, 2002, and 2004)" is a bunch of bullshit according to this forum: http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/s ... php?t=6693 (http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?t=6693)
:roflmao: Sounds like this is a contender for "The Emperor's New Clothes Award."
Some select posts from Guest3's link:
#10 it's a scam · 03-25-2006, 07:44 PM
I've been nominated twice, which is amazing because I've taught in a very small school, one of those where you know everything about every one of your students. I asked around, and not one of them had nominated me or even heard of such a thing. I think it is just a money maker. Why do you think they push so hard for you to buy the book.
#13 Here's the proof.. · 03-27-2006, 10:12 AM
I know a woman who was just nominated. She just began working in a daycare center, that offers a "classroom-like" setting for pre-school aged children, less than 4 months ago. She did run a private day care in her home for a few years. She is not a teacher, she's a daycare provider.
She lost custody of her own children for illegal behavior. She is only permitted supervised visits with them to this day. She must attend rehab weekly in order to avoid jail time.
She has no college degree. She was homeless less than one year ago.
Again, she was just nominated. I think this "Who's Who" company gets employee listings and sends out nominations and then sits back and collects the checks from people who believe this is a legit award.
As an administrator myself, I would toss aside any resume that listed this "recognition."
#22 proof it's a scam · 05-09-2007, 09:56 PM
I got one too-- using the nickname my wife gave me, which I only use for magazine subscriptions! Sorry to burst anyone's narcissistic bubble.
#23 · 05-09-2007, 10:02 PM
if you fill out the form you are giving them someone else's name, who may buy the book! Don't you see how they make money? They even ask that you cross out misspellings, incase the magazine subscription they bought it from misspelled your name!
#25 1st year teacher · 05-29-2007, 07:25 PM
and I got the letter...it's a scam! sorry ladies!!
#35 ha ha · 06-03-2008, 02:38 PM
I am finding this so funny. I am sorry to laugh, but I can't believe people are sending in money on this. If you have to buy an award, it is not an award. I would laugh if this was on someone's resume. I would not even call this person for an interview.
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Looks like Kevin Miller's "Multiple recipient of the Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award (1998, 2002, and 2004)" is a bunch of bullshit according to this forum: http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/s ... php?t=6693 (http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?t=6693)
They make sales from the books they sell :) Ha! Amazing. So are theses people REAL PHD's this time around? Has Buccellato finally 'got' it? What does that mean for Clay Erickson? And the others ... Are they all gone?
Noticed Sam Tanner's name is still there on RCS(retired last year or rumour?). Didn't RCS hire a new math teacher? IT has added two new people to RCS site, but did not update/delete other names.
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Been building for quite some time.
http://http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/HighlandsPrepBN_120910.shtml
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Breaking News
Posted: Dec 9, 2010 11:37
Highlands Preparatory School
Dahlonega, GA
Highlands Preparatory School To Open Fall 2011 (http://http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/HighlandsPrepBN_120910.shtml)
Contact:
Kelly Vaughan
706-864-5907
http://www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com (http://www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com)
Copyright ©2010, Woodbury Reports, Inc.
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If he has "students" boarding there then HPS WILL be subject to oversight by the ORS because children under the age of 18 will reside there. God he is a sneaky bastard!!!
No, they will not have oversight by ORS if they are classified as a traditional boarding school and do not board kids year round or provide therapy.
They may be planning to drop the "therapeutic" label and go underground with their behavior modification techniques.
This will be revealed as time passes. Surely NO parent of a child attending a traditional boarding school will allow contact with their child to be severed. Calls/mail should not be monitored. They will be more able to report what's happening.
RCS would not be monitored either if they become part of the new school and claim not to provide therapy. Again, "therapy" and length of boarding time are the determining factors. For instance, summer wilderness/camping programs that don't provide therapy are not regulated. In the early days of RCWP, that was ORSs assumption based on what HLA had told them. When pressured to investigate, they found out otherwise.
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Surely the Lumpkin County Police Department E-911 Dispatch is going to be ecstatic. LCSO reported approximates 68 - 911 calls to Ridge Creek School January 2009- January 2011 including "silly calls." "Silly calls" still take up man power and tax dollars, so do numerous arrests.
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If he has "students" boarding there then HPS WILL be subject to oversight by the ORS because children under the age of 18 will reside there. God he is a sneaky bastard!!!
No, they will not have oversight by ORS if they are classified as a traditional boarding school and do not board kids year round or provide therapy.
They may be planning to drop the "therapeutic" label and go underground with their behavior modification techniques.
This will be revealed as time passes. Surely NO parent of a child attending a traditional boarding school will allow contact with their child to be severed. Calls/mail should not be monitored. They will be more able to report what's happening.
RCS would not be monitored either if they become part of the new school and claim not to provide therapy. Again, "therapy" and length of boarding time are the determining factors. For instance, summer wilderness/camping programs that don't provide therapy are not regulated. In the early days of RCWP, that was ORSs assumption based on what HLA had told them. When pressured to investigate, they found out otherwise.
What happens to the CCI children that attend RCS now, if Highlands Prep is not going to operate as a CCI?
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Would he actually try to operate "under the radar" again, after all of this?
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ANOTHER THOUGHT - THE ORS, BJ BAKER and CO. will be happy as pigs in a sty if RCS turns Traditional Boarding School. This lets the ORS off the hook for accountability in allowing this debacle to continue throughout the years. Not that the ORS was ever accountable.
We all remember when the Investigators with the DHS worked tirelessly to put an end to this all ... but the upper echelon, in the words of the GAO, "dropped the ball." Perhaps, it was too hot, so they threw it.
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Re: Highlands Preparatory School
Postby Ursus » Today, 1:32 am
Curious coincidence regarding soon to be Headmaster Kevin Miller:
Curry College, Milton, MA Faculty, Program for the Advancement of Learning (PAL)
Curry College... isn't that where John Reuben's (surviving) son went?
Holy God.
I'll second that.
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I want to know what Georgia considers a "bona fide" boarding school???? I think they're going to try to sneak in the troubled youth aspect based on the school's application, which I've attached.
http://ors.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/ ... 01010aRCRD (http://ors.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-ORS/menuitem.a7e86d3fa49a7a608e738510da1010a0/?vgnextoid=7cc344c26e5fff00VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD)
Child Care Institutions
Definition:
Any child-welfare facility which either primarily or incidentally provides full-time room, board and watchful oversight to six or more children through 18 years of age outside of their own homes.
Exemptions:
• Child welfare agencies and other facilities and institutions wherein children and youths are detained which are operated by any department or agency of state, county or municipal government.
• Any bona fide boarding school whose primary purpose of admission is education, provided that such facility in order to claim exemption shall operate under a published academic educational curriculum which meets the requirements of the State Department of Education, shall have classroom facilities which are not used for residential living, shall not have been granted nor have assumed legal custody of children attending the facility, and shall not provide service planning and casework services as described in the licensing rules.
• Facilities owned and operated by the state or federal government.
• Temporary recreational facilities and programs which limit residency to no more than three months, such as summer camps.
Type Regulations:
A child caring institution must obtain a license or temporary license.
Legal Authority:
O.C.G.A. § 49-5-3, Title 49- Social Services; Chapter 5- Programs and Protection for Children and Youth; Article 3- Employeesa Records Checks for Day Care Centers
O.C.G.A. § 49-5-8, Title 49- Social Services; Chapter 5- Programs and Protection for Children and Youth; Article 8- Central Child Abuse Registry
O.C.G.A. § 49-5-12, Title 49- Social Services; Chapter 5- Programs and Protection for Children and Youth; Article 12- Policy Council for Children and Families
O.C.G.A. § 49-5-14.1, Title 49- Social Services; Chapter 5- Programs and Protection for Children and Youth; Article 14.1- Foster Parents Bill of Rights
The following link will take you to the Georgia General Assembly, Georgia Code website. Scroll down the page to find O.C.G.A. § 49-5-12.
Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Rules:
Rules and Regulations for Child Caring Institutions, Chapter 290-2-5, effective August 1, 1994, revised February 13, 2008.
Fees:
• License: No charge
Other Resources:
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Excellent point. I knew not to sing and dance.
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My two cents.... I do not want another child arrested because they were sent to RCS and not "appropriate" diagnostically for their so-called Therapeutic Program, to which there were/are? apparently few, if any, qualified, licensed, seasoned staff able to care for these children. There needs to be accountability for these chidlren that have been incarcerated/dumped at RCS, as minors by unsuspecting parents and a fooled, flawed system; only to end up in jail in Lumpkin County as Lucrezia Albegiani, Sydney Vaughn, the two children from last years plummeting of a female staff member, and now the four boys from the latest riot. Are there other children we have not even heard about? It would stand to reason being that four boys were picked up at 4 am outside of Wal-mart and according to LCSO, nary a soul at RCS reported them missing. Whom is it that should be incarcerated?
It would also be reasonable to ask DHS to stand with Albegiani and Vaughn in their defense. Defense not for their actions and not condoning what these girls did, but had they not been attending RCS under RCS pretense of licensed, qualified staff(that are hung out to dry in lone numbers), chances are this incident and countless others would never have happened.
Unfortunately, as with the druglords, the higher ups rarely appear to be held accountable. It is no different in this case. Money and power.
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Thanks to Catchuppeople for bringing this to everyone's attention.
Two posts from the 'Ridge Creek "School" - Trouble Retaining Professional Staff?' thread:
Originally posted (http://http://www.fornits.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=32646&p=395942#p395933) on 07 Feb 2011:
http://Www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com (http://Www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com)
This should explain some of the job postings.
Originally posted (http://http://www.fornits.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=32646&p=395942#p395942) on 7 Feb 2011:
http://Www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com (http://Www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com)
This should explain some of the job postings.
Oh. My. Gawd.
And, Buccellato is still recycling the same Hidden Lake photos. And for how many institutions have they been used as marketing material?
Incidentally, the Highlands Prep website is registered (http://http://www.networksolutions.com/whois-search/highlandspreparatoryschool.com) under "Proxy, Inc." (via GoDaddy), fwiw...
The reason for the job postings is that almost every single one of those positions were held within the last 6-9 months, and were vacated within that same time frame. From what I have heard from staff, current RCS students/residents will be moved down to the "wilderness" area, and the therapeutic boarding school thing will continue down there, while the upper campus will be used for the new boarding school.
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Lovely. If the ORS allows this ...it would be inexcusable, with more horrid consequences. I sincerely hope this is not a "here we go again." Although it is more befitting this kind of personality flaw and about what we expected ... that's why no dance.
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I have been looking at the new marketing webpage (which is now on the Wiki) (http://http://wiki.fornits.com/index.php?title=Highlands_Preparatory_School). It seems that they are not that into their "therapy" anymore and it seems more like a normal boarding school. Normal kids demand lesser security and it calls for cheaper pay to the staff.
My question is: What kind of parents would pay so many dollars for a stay at a remote boarding school with no positive record of any kind?
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From Reality
"From what I have heard from staff, current RCS students/residents will be moved down to the "wilderness" area, and the therapeutic boarding school thing will continue down there, while the upper campus will be used for the new boarding school."
If one looks at the question section of the application for HIghlands one shall view Highlands requesting counseling, psychological, legal trouble information, etc. of prospective students. If the abocve is the case as "Reality" states all bases are covered by keeping RCS and it can be used as a feeder much like Ridge Creek Wilderness was used when it was HLA/RCS for interventions(interventions were to cease, however, it has been reported that they did not cease when HLA became RCS). This would afford an alternative to those deemed not "appropriate" for a Traditional Boarding School. RCS keeps their CCI status and the entity could attempt to piggy-back the SACS accreditation from RCS, although a Traditional Boarding School's accreditation is different. Obviously, anything is possible when the messenger delivers their slightly shewed pitch to the agencies.
A possible scenario. One never knows. Highlands states that the wilderness adventure will be offered, although the wilderness dorms are not needed for a weekend outdoor adventure, so it could work to their advantage.
Currently the company appears to be hiring for RCS and Highlands. That could shift come September. It would not be the first time.
Instead of streamlining, all this shifting of names and school functions, the marketing once again will be confusing to its industry compatriots. Already one educational consultant stated Highlands is Ridge Creek. Well, not if one wishes a license and certification that is on the up and up.
The corporation once stated "with a wilderness twist." Three entities operating on a single compound. There appears to forever be a "twist" on this compound, but not a sound one.
A sincere hope that the above post by "Reality" is not coming down the pike. If it is, then the State must require that the Highland families are informed that RCS will be operational on the same compound.
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There's no plan to get rid of the Ridge Creek program. Rumored plan is to move it to the old wilderness campus and run the therapeutic program there with shared gym and cafeteria privileges.
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Has the ORS come on board with this concept?
Also, if RCS is going to take DJJ children per contracts, if, the agencies require separate facilities.
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I have been looking at the new marketing webpage (which is now on the Wiki) (http://http://wiki.fornits.com/index.php?title=Highlands_Preparatory_School). It seems that they are not that into their "therapy" anymore and it seems more like a normal boarding school. Normal kids demand lesser security and it calls for cheaper pay to the staff.
My question is: What kind of parents would pay so many dollars for a stay at a remote boarding school with no positive record of any kind?
That's a great question! I can't wait to see the same testimonials used at HLA/RCS on this website.
It would be nice if the person who wrote this blog could get the name of the "school" correct as the moron who wrote the blog keeps using the word Highland instead of Highlands.
http://highlandspreparatoryschool.blogs ... chive.html (http://highlandspreparatoryschool.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html)
This is interesting as well:
"As is evident in our class outlines and syllabi, the curriculum at HPS has been constructed to meet these rigorous standards:"
It has a link to HPS, but there is no class outlines and/or syllabi when you click on the link.
But the biggest joke of all is this is part of their "Rigorous Standards":
Integrity and Ethical Decision Making
a) Foster integrity, honesty, fairness and respect
b) Exhibit moral courage in confronting unjust situations
Who will the Little General get to teach this? I hope he plans on attending these classes because he sure knows nothing about either one of those topics!
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Doesn't the following sound an awful lot like an IEP?????
Individualized, structured course work, which highlights the strengths and addresses the weaknesses of each student, is the bedrock on which our academic program is founded. Further, a small teacher-to-student ratio enables Highland Prep's academic department to thoroughly assess the abilities of the incoming student and place them in the appropriate class on the proper academic path.
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http://www.highlandspreparatoryschool.c ... emics.html (http://www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com/academics.html)
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But the biggest joke of all is this is part of their "Rigorous Standards":
Guest 3 Excerpt
Integrity and Ethical Decision Making
a) Foster integrity, honesty, fairness and respect
b) Exhibit moral courage in confronting unjust situations
Who will the Little General get to teach this? I hope he plans on attending these classes because he sure knows nothing about either one of those topics!
Touche'
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http://http://www.familylight.com/link3/3.03/3.032/RS/RidgeCreek.htmRidge Creek
FamilyLight sm: Successor to "Bridge to Understanding sm"
Under Construction
Ridge Creek has settled into a new identity and focus. Historically, it was a wilderness program. In 2009, it expanded into a therapeutic "College Prep [School] with a Wilderness Twist." Since then, the wilderness program has been dropped, and the therapeutic boarding school well establishcd. Ridge Creek School, took over the buildings of a former school historically located near it. However in the fall of 2011, those buildings will become the site of newly founded boarding and day school that will not have therapeutic content. Ridge Creek will return to the nearby buildings that are mostly unussd at the time this is written.
Currently Ridge Creek is one of the most economical therapeutic boarding schools available. We generally avoid putting costs and charges on our website but you will find that published charges at Ridge Creek tend to run lower than at other schools and programs. In addition to the lower than expected charges, Ridge Creek has a generous financial aid offering, which lowers costs even further for eligible families.
FamilyLight sm visited and inspected Ridge Creek back in the days it was simply a wilderness program. We are also familiar with the physical plant of school property that Ridge Creek has acquired. We have confidence in the programming and the staffing. We have seen the physical plant but we have not been able to assess the adequacy of the physical plant to meet the needs to students attending school four days per week. We are not suggesting inadequacy. We anticipate all is well. But we have not observed it up close and personal. We encourage taking advantage of the bargain rates, but encourage checking out the physical facility. We emphasize that we anticipate that when doing, so you will find the facility satisfactory.
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OK, I have to ask...Two of you commented about Chris Grimwood being "behind" Len or "in" Len. Are you saying Chris has been sleeping with Len? That wouldn't be a surprise based on Len's previous proclivities with male staff.
RCS certainly has bombed out. That shithole is cratered before it ever gets off the ground in any real way. Undoubtedly due to the dogged determination of a select few here.
Now, the focus must shift to the new facility. If it turns out to be "academics only" I'd be really surprised because the fake therapy angle is what generates the cashflow - lots of billables.
In any case, let's dig in and make sure the public knows who's behind the new facility so they can make informed decisions about where to send their kids to "school".
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN????
Not in Len's bedroom, that's for sure!
I suppose Len can overlook fake degrees, lack of qualifications, etc., so long as he gets in the tailpipe from the "overlookee" as it were. This would be funny if it weren't so sad and disturbing.
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Has the ORS come on board with this concept?
Also, if RCS is going to take DJJ children per contracts, if, the agencies require separate facilities.
And will HPS disclose to parents that JD kids are housed just around the bend. And that they are prone to violence and riots? Sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen.
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ANOTHER THOUGHT - THE ORS, BJ BAKER and CO. will be happy as pigs in a sty if RCS turns Traditional Boarding School. This lets the ORS off the hook for accountability in allowing this debacle to continue throughout the years. Not that the ORS was ever accountable.
We all remember when the Investigators with the DHS worked tirelessly to put an end to this all ... but the upper echelon, in the words of the GAO, "dropped the ball." Perhaps, it was too hot, so they threw it.
Yes, ORS would love to be off the hook on this one. If they convince ORS that they are no longer providing therapy and are released from oversight, then it's back to square one. Documenting evidence that they are providing therapy, forcing ORS to investigate and require licensure. Game of 4 square. Or would it be Dodge Ball?
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The DHR Georgia, Investigative Unit. Current or former students, parents, staff - any unreported staff/student, student/staff incidents at Ridge Creek School that resulted in injury to either student or staff and can be verified, please contact the DHR directly.
Co-mingling of facilities at Ridge Creek School with adjudicated children, inadequate staffing/inexperienced, unlicensed, uncertified care givers can also be reported to the DHR, ORS(ORCC).
According to the DHR rep the agency will respect privacy.
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Seasoned veterans of Hidden Lake Academy, Ridge Creek Wilderness, RIdge Creek School/Ridge Creek, Inc. will appreciate this. My question is, "What were they thinking?"
Highlands Preparatory School About Highlands Preparatory School
"Founded on the bedrock of honor and a continual pursuit of knowledge and self-awareness, Highlands Preparatory School is dedicated to engaging students in a challenging college preparatory education. Highlands Prep encourages responsibility for one's self and compassion for ..".
It would only be righteous to disclose to prospective Highlands Prep School families the intentions(if true) to continue RCS Therapeutic on the same compound sharing facilites. Afterall, it is "Founded on the bedrock of honor."
As an aside, it is quite amusing how educational consultants now refer to the former Hidden Lake Academy, apparently terrified to be associated with its name.
Ridge Creek School, took over the buildings of a former school historically located near it.
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As an aside, it is quite amusing how educational consultants now refer to the former Hidden Lake Academy, apparently terrified to be associated with its name.
:cheers:
Never underestimate the effectiveness of a couple of... well you know the rest.
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Guess who took his web site off line???? If you go to the HPS web site it states it's currently under construction.
Please file complaints with the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs:
http://consumer.georgia.gov/portal/site ... 01020aRCRD (http://consumer.georgia.gov/portal/site/OCP/menuitem.2f54fa407984c51e93f35eead03036a0/?vgnextoid=531e20d662e3a210VgnVCM100000bf01020aRCRD)
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File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau:
https://odr.bbb.org/odrweb/public/getstarted.aspx (https://odr.bbb.org/odrweb/public/getstarted.aspx)
The more complaints they receive they more scrutiny HPS and Ridge Creek will get!!!
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Why would one file a complaint on a school that is "Founded on the bedrock of honor?"
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I didn't realize Webster's changed the definition of "Honor". :rofl:
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AdvanceEd (SACS) recommends Ridge Creek, Inc. seek separate accreditation for Highlands Prep School.
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If Highlands Preparatory does open in the fall, which to some appears iffy at this point, how will the Ridge Creek parents feel about their children being moved to the former Ridge Creek Wilderness compound?
It's was crazy notion to begin with and whomever thought this one up obviously needs their head examined.