Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy:
Located in Cedar City, Iron County UT, 250 miles south of Salt Lake City, Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy (MSPA) is a transitional boarding school for boys & girls ages 14-18, who are transitioning from a residential treatment center (RTC) or wilderness program in need of a safe environment to practice the new skills that that they have learned.
Transitioning students from a treatment environment back into society by creating opportunities for choice in order to assess progress and foster internal change.
MSPA is not a therapeutic boarding school but therapy is available from trained professionals in the community who work with MSPA and understand our unique mission and philosophy. MSPA is focused on helping students acclimate back into society.
Family Involvement:
Unlike traditional boarding schools, parents are very involved at Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy. Because Mountain Springs is usually the step immediately prior to a student returning home, parents must be involved extensively in every aspect of the program of their son or daughter. Parents play a key role in helping determine initially what skills and principles are most important for their son or daughter.
Academics:
Education at Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy combines the best of traditional education with a unique emphasis on building self-esteem and addressing core issues.
- 1:6 teacher to student ratio
- Fully-accredited academic program
- College-prep curriculum
- Customized education plan
- College level classes
- Specialized teachers
- SAT/ACT preparation and testing
- Career exploration
- Vocational internships
- A comprehensive approach to ADD and ADHD that goes beyond academics