Looking for a Christian boarding school near Guntersville, Alabama?

If you have been having difficulty with an angry or misbehaving teen in your family you may be seeking a Christian boarding school that also deals with behavior issues. Has your troubled boy or girl been expelled from school, or gotten into trouble with authorities? Do you worry about their safety? If so, please allow us to tell you about Shepherd’s Hill Academy.

For over two decades, Shepherd’s Hill Academy has been guiding troubled boys and girls and their families. We’ve helped hundreds of teens from around the country from homes just like yours.

We believe that a relationship with Jesus is the only real way for a lasting change. We offer a first-rate education, individual mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens grow character and learn to make responsible choices.

SHA is 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, combines the best aspects 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 Guntersville.

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The first phase of life at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, intended to get rid of distractions, build trust and encourage teamwork. Being without electricity and other conveniences leaves time to contemplate deeper issues of life. The necessity of working together to meet basic daily needs requires coping and teamwork skills, compelling teens to consider how their contribution impacts others.

The Residential Program is Next

After residents display responsible choices and take ownership of their development, they transition to the residential program and move to a home on campus. This phase prepares them to transition into society as privileges and personal liberties are restored.

A Christian Boarding School Along with Therapy and Counseling

During both parts of the program, teens are enrolled in our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, staffed with Georgia certified instructors. We desire students to get caught up and to also prepare for college, so we also include test prep for the SAT and ACT as part of our ordinary curriculum.

Troubled youth are helped with the skills needed to become more confident, productive and respectful at home, school, and in the community. We provide a state accredited junior and senior high school on campus. 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 counseling.

Students who come to our school from all over the country, including Guntersville, Alabama and enrollment is year-round. Call us at (706) 703-4188 or visit the rest of this site to learn more.

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