Frequently Asked Questions

We offer:

• Class size of 3-6 Students for daytime instruction for boys K-12
• Individualized curriculum based on California Common Core Standards
• Enriched curriculum including Music, Theater, Art, Technology, Land Stewardship, Athletics, and Electives
• Communication-centered behavioral program (5 PILLARS) to develop social skills, responsibility and respect.
• Classroom environments in natural setting designed to reduce noise while keeping visual distractions limited
• Standardized testing and assessment
• Extended school year
• College-bound instruction
• School size of 26 students living in school districts across Sonoma County including: Santa Rosa, Windsor, Sonoma, Petaluma, Cotati/Rohnert Park, West County, Kenwood, and Guerneville.

We serve:

• Boys K-12 living in school districts across Sonoma County including Santa Rosa, Windsor, Sonoma, Petaluma, Cotati/Rohnert Park, West County, Kenwood, and Guerneville.
• All our students have IEP’s.
• Every student is an individual, but they share some common experiences. Students often come to us experiencing:

• • Poor frustration tolerance & impulsivity
    Isolation and withdrawal
  • Poor problem solving
  • Oppositional and disruptive behaviors
  • Emotional volatility
  • Anger management issues including verbal or physical tantrums and outbursts
  • Difficulty making and maintaining friendships
  • School refusal

Our Educational & Therapeutic Staff Includes:

• Education Specialists 
• School Principal, Educational Coordinator, and Administrative Staff
• Behavioral Support Specialist
• Licensed Therapist offering Individual, Group and Family Counseling
• Speech and Language Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Social Worker providing Case Management, Parent Education, and Transition Services

As a nonprofit and non-public school, we do not charge tuition to our students. We are partially funded by referring school districts, who provide approximately 80% of our operating costs. We are also funded in part by individual donations, foundation and corporate grants, small events and in-kind donations.