No one does treatment like Diamond Ranch. We have pioneered a unique approach combining the benefits of a small, personalized program with the amenities and opportunities only a large campus can offer.
We have six treatment programs located on one 55-acre campus. This structure allows us to provide specific, customized care for our students in their individual program while still offering the best facilities to the whole campus. Students have access to significantly more resources than any other school.
In the Riverhollow boarding school for troubled girls program our innovative therapeutic approach is designed to prepare young women to successfully learn to take accountability for their choices and develop coping skills needed for a successful life. Self-confidence and maturity come as they work through their individual challenges with our caring, competent faculty.This program is uniquely designed to address your daughter’s specific needs in an environment that allows him to connect with other girls her age who are struggling with similar issues.
Academics
The early high school years are a critical time in establishing a solid academic foundation. Our Riverhollow academic program is second to none and will assist your daughter in building academic skills and confidence. Your daughter will enjoy the freedom of self-paced learning with the structure and support of a certified teacher in every classroom. Students are required to achieve an 80% or better on all assignments and tests. Our mastery-based learning system ensures that all students are understanding the course material before they move on. Your daughter will leave DRA with academic skills and confidence. This will translate into increased academic performance and motivation when he moves on to her next school.
Accreditation
The Riverhollow academic program is fully accredited through AdvancED, The Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Utah State Office of Education. This ensures that all credits earned by your daughter at DRA will transfer to any school in the country, including colleges and universities. Students completing the 12th grade can leave DRA with a fully accredited high school diploma. The list below contains academic resources available to your daughter.
- College and Career Readiness
- Diploma Completion or Transition to Another Secondary School
- ACT/SAT Testing
- PSAT and ASVAB Testing
- College Exploration and Applications
- Scholarship Applications
- Career Exploration
- College Course Opportunities for Students that Have Already Finished Diploma
- Additional Experiential Learning Activities
- Credit Driven Economy
Character Curriculum
We designed a custom-tailored program for our students in Riverhollow. Girls 14 to 15 years of age are developing their identities within the context of relationships and peer influences. The Riverhollow character curriculum focuses on choice and accountability with an emphasis on healthy relationships and boundary setting. We believe that a strong character comes from integrity, compassion, and hard work. The Riverhollow character curriculum gives our students opportunities to better understand who they are and become their best selves. Your daughter will develop a healthy respect for himself and others as he works through the Riverhollow character curriculum. Our curriculum addresses the following areas.
- Healthy relationships with family members
- Healthy relationships with the opposite sex
- Personal hygiene
- Social skills and boundary setting
- Appropriate technology usage
- Personal identity
- Identifying goals
- Interviewing skills
- Study skills
- Conditioning and fitness
Therapy
Through therapy at DRA, young women ages 14-15 learn to take accountability for their choices and develop the coping skills needed for a successful life. Self-Confidence and maturity come as they work through their individual challenges with a caring, competent therapist. Through individual, group and family therapy, your daughter will begin to understand how her actions impact others. This produces empathy, the glue of healthy relationships. Your daughter will graduate from DRA with a positive identity, anchored in attached family relationships and self esteem.
- Doctorate and Master Degree Therapists
- Licensed in the State of Utah
- Case Managers
- Substance Use Disorder Counselors
- EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Crisis Management
- Narcotics/Alcoholics Anonymous
- Smart Recovery
- Addiction/Substance Abuse Counseling
- Experiential Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Life Skill Training
- Trauma Based Approaches
- Art Therapy
Physical Fitness
Research shows that youth who regularly participate in physical activity do better in school than those who do not. Exercise improves learning, memory and concentration, which can give active youth an advantage in the classroom. Here at Diamond Ranch Academy, we understand that regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, which is why we make physical activity a priority. We encourage good exercise habits that help our youth develop the skills they need to continue being active and healthy throughout their lives.
Activities
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Track and Field
- Cross Country
- Crossfit
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Skating
- Golf
- Power Lifting
- Intramurals
Parent Communication Director
Campus life in the Riverhollow program includes a significant resource of professional staff to help meet the individual needs of each student.