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Boarding School for Troubled Teens in Maryland

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House of Hope Maryland:
House of Hope Maryland, located in Silver Spring, MD (just 6 miles north of Washington, D.C.), is a co-ed boarding school for troubled teens aged 13-17. This 9-18 month program includes Bible-based spiritual counselling, a High School Diploma program, an Accelerated Christian Educational (ACE) program, and other features.

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Co-educational Boarding Program for Troubled Teens Ages 13-17:
Photo of Boarding School for Troubled Teens in MarylandHouse of Hope Maryland is available to at-risk teens between the ages of 13 to 17 years old and their families.

Currently, we provide Bible-based, pastoral-style counseling designed to help each child to accept responsibility, submit to authority and relate more effectively to peers and adults. 

Our counselors are licensed professionals practicing as therapists in the State of Maryland. Contact Us us to inquire about appointments.

Course features:
- 9 to 18 month program
- High School diploma 
- Transferable credits 
- Bible-based, pastoral-style counseling
- Accelerated Christian Educational (ACE) program
- Life Skills
- Non-resident Christian counseling and spiritual support

Life Skills:
Because the ultimate goal is to enable at-risk teenagers to become productive members of society, residents will learn vocational and life skills.

Teens will be assigned to specific household duties and other responsibilities that will yield performance and attitude rewards during their stay at House of Hope Maryland.

Additionally, teens will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of skill-building activities and hobbies to nurture their development.

Education:

Teens in our residential program will attend our on-campus school, Hope Academy, and participate in an individually designed educational format where one-on-one tutoring is available to assist in learning and to cultivate self esteem.

Students will use the Accelerated Christian Educational (ACE) program and will work at their own pace. It has been shown that students who are behind in their grade level when they arrive at House of Hope are able to make up and even excel in courses at their academic level.

This program offers a High School diploma and transferable credits if a student chooses to reintegrate into his/her high school.

Christian Counseling:
Weekly parent education classes and small group interaction, along with family counseling will become a vital component of the residential counseling program.

Even if communication between parents and the teen is challenging or nonexistent initially, our goal is reintegration and reconciliation of the family.

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Address: P.O. Box 9464, Silver Spring, MD, 20916, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-03-24 were from:

Ashton; SE, Washington dc; OXON HILL/ MD; Waldorf; and more.
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St. Timothy's is accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools and the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
Residential International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for Girls:

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- We are committed to helping each student reach her full potential as she explores her own interests, builds positive relationships, and learns to understand the world around her.

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Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI)
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Parent Testimonial:
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We create a customized program for each student that requires a minimum of 3 months. However, best results for lasting success are realized through 6+ months of treatment.

TWAI graduates average a 3.5 GPA. It is common for a student to complete 1.5 years of course work in 1 year.
Erie First Christian Academy
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The school’s motto reinforces the Honor Code and its expectations that students will develop leadership skills and show personal responsibility and courtesy for others.

A Hill education ultimately hopes to create a lifetime of learning inspired by intellectual curiosity, moral virtue, and esteem for human excellence.
- Challenging college prep curriculum for boarding and day students (grades 9-12 and postgraduate year students) that emphasizes critical thinking and writing.

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- Hill students are active in athletics, the arts, student-run organizations, and community service.

- College advisers are assigned during the winter term of the fifth form (junior) year.
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THINK Global School
Courses / Programs
• THINK Global School (TGS) is a private, non-profit high school that travels the world, allowing students ages 14-18 years old the chance to study in four new international cities each academic year.

• TGS offers a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience centered around travel and cultural immersion.

• TGS students are competitively selected from all regions and all walks of life. Together they are a miniature United Nations, representing over 25 different countries of citizenship, and a diverse range of experiences, talents and interests.

• THINK Global School if fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC).

Upcoming & Previous School Locations around the world:
• 2021-2022: Australia, Bosnia, Botswana, Chile, China, Greece, India, Japan, Oman, Panama.
• 2019-2020: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Australia, Chile, Italy
• 2018-2019: China, Oman, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2017-2018: Botswana, India, Japan & Spain
• 2016-2017: Canada, Morocco & Peru
• 2015-2016: Sweden, Bosnia & Italy
• 2014-2015: New Zealand, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2013-2014: India, Tanzania, Japan
• 2012-2013: Argentina, Bhutan, USA
• 2011-2012: Ecuador, Thailand, Germany
• 2010-2011: Sweden, Australia, China

"The collective energy that the students at THINK Global School possess is remarkable. Somehow, the more places they go and things they do, the more energy they have!… It is such an inspiration!"
- TGS Residential Advisor
The school year consists of four terms, each held in a different country, where students have the chance to explore the history and culture of fantastic locations worldwide.

Features:

• Taught in small classes by friendly, dedicated and experienced teachers
• Student-driven instruction
• All subjects are inspired by the location, and are designed to combine learning with a wealth of cultural experiences.