Looking for a Christian boarding school near Rutledge, Tennessee?

Have you been having difficulty with a rebellious or misbehaving teen in your home? Has your troubled boy or girl been expelled from school, or gotten into trouble with authorities? Do you fear for their safety? As a result, you may be considering residential care options; such as boots camps, a therapeutic boarding school or a wilderness program for troubled teenagers.

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 transformation due to a relationship with Jesus is the only real and lasting change. We offer a first-rate education, person-to-person mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens grow 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 hybrid between a therapeutic wilderness program and a Christian boarding school with several forms of therapy, including counseling and equine therapy. Teens come to Shepherd’s Hill Academy from the east coast, south, midwest, western states and west coast, including from towns like Rutledge.

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The first phase of life at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, designed to remove distractions, build trust and foster teamwork. Living without electricity and other conveniences allows teens to contemplate more meaningful issues of life. The necessity of cooperating to meet simple daily needs calls for coping and teamwork abilities, pushing teens to consider their obligation to others.

The Residential Program is Next

After a time, when teens consistently make responsible decisions and take ownership of their development, they shift to the residential program and move to a home on campus. This phase prepares them to transition into society as privileges and individual liberties are restored.

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

During both parts of the program, teens are enrolled in our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, taught by 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 counseling.

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

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