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Troubled Teen Boarding School Massachusetts Boarding High Schools
A private therapeutic troubled teen boarding School in Massachusetts for students who may be struggling in a traditional educational setting, the Academy helps underachieving and troubled teens with behavioral and academic problems achieve their full potential.
http://www.swiftriver.com/

Residential Boarding Schools with Therapy in MA
We Swift River Academy are genuinely committed to helping your child reclaim his or her life in a fulfilling and meaningful way.
http://www.swiftriver.com/for_parents.htm

Information for Referring Professionals from the Academy at Swift River, Western Massachusetts
80% of Swift River Academy families come to us through the aid of a referring professional. Often an educational consultant or clinical professional.
http://www.swiftriver.com/for_referring_professionals.htm

Information for Wilderness Professionals from the Academy at Swift River, Western Massachusetts
90% of Swift River Academy students will successfully complete a therapeutic wilderness program before attending ASR
http://www.swiftriver.com/for_wilderness_professionals.htm

Therapeutic Boarding Schools for Troubled Teens
During the 15-month therapeutic boarding school residential program at Swift River Academy, students progress in their daily academic classes and study halls, participate in Focus Groups, and complete an extensive four-part series of academic, social, personal growth, and family seminars.
http://www.swiftriver.com/about.htm

Private College Preparatory Boarding School in New England
Get directions to the Swift River Academy East Coast boarding school for boys and girls struggling in a traditional academic environment. Swift River's accredited college preparatory boarding high school program helps underachieving teens.
http://www.swiftriver.com/location.htm

College Preparatory Boarding Schools with Therapy for Troubled Teens
As the leading college preparatory therapeutic boarding school in the nation - and the school of choice in the Northeast, we strive to provide service to you and your family that balances great customer care with supportive family services.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program.htm

Therapeutic Boarding Schools in Massachusetts for Troubled Teens
The Academy at Swift River therapeutic boarding school for troubled teen is more than a beautiful campus offering remarkable facilities for academics and personal growth. The committed faculty and dedicated students have created a sense of community.
http://www.swiftriver.com/admissions.htm

Private Boarding Schools in New England
Learn more about the faculty and staff at Academy at Swift River boys and girls private therapeutic boarding School for high school students with low self-esteem, behavioral, and academic problems.
http://www.swiftriver.com/swiftriver.asp

Pathways

Information for Parents at the Academy at Swift River, Western Massachusetts
We at Academy at Swift River are genuinely committed to helping your child reclaim his or her life in a fulfilling and meaningful way.
http://www.swiftriver.com/parent_checkin.htm

Residential Boarding Schools with Therapy Facts
90% of Swift River students will successfully complete a therapeutic wilderness program before attending ASR
http://www.swiftriver.com/for_wilderness_professionals/facts.htm

Admissions

Massachusetts Private Boarding School Enrollment Forms
Please find the attached enrollment documents to be signed for the day of enrollment. We ask that you bring these documents, along with the items listed below upon your arrival on Day of Enrollment.
http://www.swiftriver.com/admissions/enrollment_form.htm

Residential Boarding Schools for Troubled Teens in Massachusetts
Social time is held mostly on the weekends, when students can choose from a variety of activities such as sports, games, trips, and special activities including performances by bands on campus and karaoke nights
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/student_life.htm

Transitional Services at the Academy at Swift River in New England
Nothing is more crucial to a graduate's success than the transition from the safe, structured environment of ASR to a more complex world
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/transitional_services.htm

Private College Prep High School Admissions
Where do your students come from? Thirty states and four countries are represented on our campus.
http://www.swiftriver.com/admissions/faq.htm

The Academy at Swift River in New England, Expenses
Student Loans are an attractive option for parents considering a private secondary education for their children
http://www.swiftriver.com/admissions/expenses.htm

Private College Preparatory School - Typical Profile
The typical student seeking admission to The Academy at Swift River is enrolled in the 9th through 12th grade and has demonstrated oppositional behavior with a history of gradual (perhaps sudden) decline into a number of the following behaviors
http://www.swiftriver.com/admissions/student_profile.htm

About

The Academy at Swift River Pathways FAQs
Pathways provides a safe and nurturing transitional experience for students as they arrive on campus
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/pathways/faqs.htm

Open Positions at The Academy at Swift River in Massachusetts
Swift River recruits nationally to find the very best clinicians and educators. We are always looking innovative and dedicated people who are passionate about our mission. If you are looking for more than a job we are interested in talking with you.
http://www.swiftriver.com/about/open_positions.htm

Academy at Swift River Newsletters
The ÒSwift River NewsÓ keeps Swift River families, and faculty and staff, informed about school happening and updates. It also contains timely articles of interest from Swift River faculty and staff.
http://www.swiftriver.com/about/newsletters.htm

Our Program

Private High School Boarding School for Troubled Teens
Learn more about the faculty and staff at Academy at Swift River boys and girls private therapeutic boarding School for high school students with low self-esteem, behavioral, and academic problems.
http://www.swiftriver.com/about/staff.htm

Massachusetts Boarding School for Struggling Teenagers
Swift River is located in the Foothills of the Berkshires, two hours from Boston and just over an hour from Hartford, CT.
http://www.swiftriver.com/location/visit.htm

College Preparatory Boarding School with Therapy for Teens
Pathways is designed to ease the transition from a wilderness therapy program to the larger, more complicated environment of a therapeutic boarding school.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/pathways.htm

Therapeutic Boarding Schools for Teens in MA - Boarding School with Therapy
The therapeutic curriculum at ASR has helped us achieve national recognition as one of the top boarding schools.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling.htm

College Preparatory Boarding Schools with Therapy for Struggling Teens
The Academy at Swift River is a private college prepatory boarding School in Massachusetts for underachieving girls and boys struggling in a traditional academic environment. Swift River's accredited college prep high school progam prepares students to continue their education at leading colleges and universities
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/academics.htm

Visit

Directions to the Academy at Swift River therapeutic boarding school
Please use the directions below when planning your visit. Map Quest and other driving directions are inaccurate.
http://www.swiftriver.com/location/visit/directions.htm

Boarding Schools in New England Western Massachusetts for Troubled Teens
Find accommodations when visiting Swift River therapeutic boarding school in Western Massachusetts for troubled teens struggling in a traditional academic environment.
http://www.swiftriver.com/location/visit/local_accommodations.htm

Counseling

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment at Western Mass Private School
The clinical programming at the Academy at Swift River is designed to address the complexity of adolescent substance abuse, behavioral addictions and dual diagnosis presentations.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/substance_abuse.htm

Teens Improve at College Preparatory Boarding Schools and Troubled Teens in New England
The Academy at Swift River is a private therapeutic boarding School in Massachusetts for underachieving teens struggling in a traditional academic environment. Swift River's accredited college preparatory boarding school program helps teenagers with low self-esteem, behavioral, and academic problems achieve their full potential
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/outcomes.htm

Emotional Growth Boarding School for Struggling Teens
We teach the stages of change to students and their families as we work with students in the identified tasks of Ôchanging for goodÕ
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/stages_of_change.htm

Boarding Schools with Therapy in New England
The ASR Life Phases Model: Pathways, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/life_phases.htm

Academics

Academic FAQs at Swift River Academy, Cummington Massachusetts
How do students earn academic credit? ASR operates on a trimester system, meaning that students earn 0.33 credit for each class they take per academic term.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/academics/faqs.htm

College Prep Courses at Private High School in Massachusetts
As a college preparatory school, we at ASR place great emphasis on students getting as much as possible from their high school career
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/academics/curriculum.htm

Learning Support at Swift River in New England
Although all of our students are bright and capable, some require some extra coaching in the areas of organization and study skills
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/academics/learning_support.htm

College Preparatory Boarding Schools and Troubled Teens in New England
The challenging college preparatory boarding high school program prepares students to continue their education at leading colleges and universities. The following list represents schools that have accepted Academy at Swift River students in 2005
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/academics/college_acceptances.htm

College Prep Courses for Troubled Teens
Classes at ASR are designed to connect students with their learning, and to connect that learning to the world at large.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/academics/courses_electives.htm

College Preparatory Boarding Schools and Troubled Teens in New England
ASR Students have gained admission to many colleges and universities, including: Adelphi University, NY; Agnes Scott College, GA; Albion College, MI; Alfred University, NY; Allegheny College, PA; American Int College, MA; Arcadia Univ, Canada; Arizona State University;...
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/academics/college_acceptances_list.htm

Student Life

Private Boarding High Schools for Underachieving Teens in New England
Physical growth is an integral part of the program at ASR private boarding school for underachieving teens in New England. This is accomplished through physical education classes, clubs, and on-campus activities.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/student_life/activities.htm

Health and Safety at Swift River in New England
The Academy at Swift River is committed to providing for the health and total well being of all its students
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/student_life/health_safety.htm

Private High Schools in Western Massachusetts
Prospective students and families always want to know 'How's the food?' WeÕre proud to report that it's excellent!
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/student_life/dining.htm

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http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/student_life/Spring%20NewDaily%20Schedule.pdf

Private Boarding High Schools for Underachieving Teens in New England
Physical growth is an integral part of the program at ASR private boarding school for underachieving teens in New England. This is accomplished through physical education classes, clubs, and on-campus activities.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/student_life/adventure_asr_scrapbook.htm

Private Boarding High Schools for Underachieving Teens in New England
Physical growth is an integral part of the program at ASR private boarding school for underachieving teens in New England. This is accomplished through physical education classes, clubs, and on-campus activities.
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/student_life/student_art_gallery.htm

Outcomes

Teens Improve at College Preparatory Boarding Schools and Troubled Teens in New England
The Academy at Swift River is a private therapeutic boarding School in Massachusetts for underachieving teens struggling in a traditional academic environment
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/outcomes/teens_feel_better_about_selves.htm

Teens Improve at College Preparatory Boarding Schools and Troubled Teens in New England
The Academy at Swift River is a private therapeutic boarding School in Massachusetts for underachieving teens struggling in a traditional academic environment
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/outcomes/Aspen_succeeds.htm

Teens Improve at College Preparatory Boarding Schools and Troubled Teens in New England
The Academy at Swift River is a private therapeutic boarding School in Massachusetts for underachieving teens struggling in a traditional academic environment
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/outcomes/better_lives_for_teens.htm

Teens Improve at College Preparatory Boarding Schools and Troubled Teens in New England
The Academy at Swift River is a private therapeutic boarding School in Massachusetts for underachieving teens struggling in a traditional academic environment
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/outcomes/aspen_helps_families.htm

Teens Improve at College Preparatory Boarding Schools and Troubled Teens in New England
The Academy at Swift River is a private therapeutic boarding School in Massachusetts for underachieving teens struggling in a traditional academic environment
http://www.swiftriver.com/our_program/counseling/outcomes/one_year_later.htm