Looking for a Christian boarding school near Sorrento, Florida?

If you have been struggling with a rebellious or unruly teen in your home you may be seeking a Christian boarding school that also deals with behavior issues. Has your troubled boy or girl been kicked out of school, or gotten into trouble with the law? Do you worry about their safety? If so, please allow us to tell you about Shepherd’s Hill Academy.

For a generation, 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 families just like yours.

We believe that a relationship with Jesus is the only genuine way for a lasting change. We provide a first-rate education, one-on-one mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens grow character and learn to make responsible decisions.

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 Sorrento.

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The first phase of a stay at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, intended to eliminate distractions, build trust and encourage teamwork. Living without electronics and other conveniences leaves time to contemplate deeper issues of life. The necessity of collaborating to meet simple daily needs demands coping and teamwork strategies, compelling teens to consider their responsibility to others.

The Residential Program is Next

After a time, when teens consistently make responsible decisions and take ownership of their development, they transition 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 liberties are restored.

A Christian Boarding School Along with Therapy and Counseling

During both parts of the program, teens attend our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, taught by Georgia certified instructors. We desire students to get caught up and to also prepare for college, so we also incorporate test prep for the SAT and ACT as part of our daily curriculum.

Troubled teens 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 sessions for the adolescent.

Students who come to our school from all over the country, including Sorrento, Florida 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 Sorrento, Florida.