Looking for a Christian boarding school near Decatur, Alabama?

Maybe you’ve been struggling with an angry or misbehaving teen in your family? Has your troubled teen been kicked out of school, or gotten into trouble with authorities? Do you fear for their safety? As a result, you may be looking into residential care options; such as boots camps, a therapeutic boarding school or a wilderness program for troubled teens.
boarding schools
We invite you to look into Shepherd’s Hill Academy, which is relatively close by. For a generation, Shepherd’s Hill Academy has been guiding troubled boys and girls, helping them get back on track. We’ve helped hundreds of teens from around the country from families just like yours.

Shepherd’s Hill Academy believes that a change of heart due to a relationship with Jesus is the only true and lasting change. We provide a first-rate education, one-on-one mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens build character and learn to make responsible decisions.

A Hybrid Between a Wilderness Program and a Boarding School, with a Christian Emphasis

Shepherd’s Hill Academy, located in northeast Georgia about 2 hours from Atlanta, is a blend of a therapeutic wilderness program and a Christian boarding school with several forms of therapy, including counseling and equine therapy. Teens arrive at Shepherd’s Hill Academy from the east coast, south, midwest, western states and west coast, including from towns like Decatur.

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The early part of life at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, designed to remove distractions, build trust and encourage teamwork. Removing technology and other conveniences allows teens to contemplate deeper issues of life. The necessity of cooperating to meet simple daily needs requires coping and teamwork skills, pushing teens to consider their obligation to others.

The Residential Program is Next

After residents consistently make responsible decisions and take ownership of their growth, they shift to the residential program and live in a home on campus. This next step gets them ready to transition into society as privileges and individual freedoms are restored.

A Christian Boarding School in Georgia with Certified Teachers and College Prep

During both parts of the program, teens attend our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, staffed with Georgia certified teachers. Our unique combination of wilderness therapy, certified equine program, and first-class school is all designed to bring focus back into a child’s life. We also utilize accountability groups, individual behavioral and family sessions for the adolescent.

We have students who come to our Christian boarding school from all over the country, including from Decatur, Alabama. Call us at (706) 703-4188 or visit the rest of this site to learn more.  Enrollment is open year-round.

More about Christian boarding schools serving or near Decatur, Alabama:Decatur is a city in Limestone and Morgan Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The city, affectionately known as “The River City”, is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County.GR The estimated population in 2006 was 55,778.
Decatur is also the core city of the two-county large Decatur Metropolitan Area which had 150,125 in 2006. Combined with the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, the two create the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, of which, Decatur is the second largest city.
Like many southern cities in the early 19th century, Decatur’s early success was based upon its location along a river. Railroad routes and boating traffic pushed the city to the front of North Alabama’s economic atmosphere. The city rapidly grew into a large economic center within the Tennessee Valley and was a hub for travelers and cargo between Nashville/Chattanooga and Mobile/New Orleans. Throughout the 20th century, the city experienced steady growth, but was eclipsed as the regional economic center by a fast growing Huntsville during the space race. The city now finds its economy heavily based on manufacturing industries, cargo transit, and hi-tech industries such as General Electric, and the United Launch Alliance.
Excerpt about Christian boarding schools for troubled teens in Decatur, Alabama, used with permission from Wikipedia.
 
Therapeutic Boarding Schools near Birmingham
Teen in Crisis
Boarding Schools in Nevada
Boarding Schools in North Dakota
Acute Stress Disorder
Jonah Chizmadia
Therapeutic Boarding Schools in Alaska
Boarding Schools in Tennessee
Parenting Videos
Christian Boarding Schools near Birmingham

Thank you for considering Shepherd’s Hill Academy as you look for Christian boarding schools serving or near Decatur, Alabama.