Montcalm School Brochure

Montcalm School.

You’ll feel good about your choice.

She’ll feel good about everything else.

Our typical student At Montcalm School, we specialize in working with boys ages 12-21 and girls ages 12-18 throughout our four different programs.

Therapeutic boarding school Montcalm School for Boys • Montcalm School for Girls • Outside In – for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder •

Structured therapeutic living •

Crossroads

All of the students placed in Montcalm have experienced some type of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Many of the families have attempted to seek alternative help in a less restrictive setting for their child, prior to placing at Montcalm.

Our philosophy We look for what's possible, not for what's wrong. For every perceived weakness, we see a strength. The belief in the goodness of every child forms the foundation of our strengthbased treatment approach.

We use the power of a positive peer group to create an environment that encourages dignity, self-esteem and mutual support and respect.

Our treatment teams utilize several modalities to assist our students in learning problem solving and decision making skills.

Our program

Common primary diagnoses •

ADD/ADHD

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Anxiety Disorders – Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Asperger’s Syndrome (Outside In specific track)

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Mood Disorders – Bipolar disorder, Depression

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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Pervasive Developmental Disorder

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Reactive Attachment Disorder

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This program treats Dual Diagnoses; some students carry a secondary diagnosis of substance abuse

I.Q. – 70 or higher (anything lower may require a pre-placement interview)

Presenting problems: Family issues •

Adoption/attachment issues

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Authority issues

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Family conflict

Behavioral issues •

Anger management

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Self-harming behaviors

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Entitlement

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Impulsivity

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Low self-esteem

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Lying

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Manipulative

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Negative peer associations

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Physical aggression (mild to moderate)

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Poor coping skills

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Suicidal thoughts, statements and gestures

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Poor social skills

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Trauma issues

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Promiscuity

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Verbal aggression

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Social isolation

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Withdrawn

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Stealing

Learning difficulties At Montcalm School the classroom is an opportunity, not an obstacle.

We help students get back on track academically. We do it by taking the time to understand how a child learns, how they approach a task, what they like and they don’t. This assessment helps us to identify non-traditional solutions for each individual’s learning style.

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Executive functioning issues

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Processing issues

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Learning disability

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School problems

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Low motivation

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Truancy

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Nonverbal learning disorder

To find out more or to schedule a campus tour, visit us at www.montcalmschool.org To inquire about our program and services, you can call toll free at 866.244.4321.

Montcalm School: A therapeutic boarding school where children thrive.

866.244.4321 www.montcalmschool.org Montcalm School is SEVIS approved.

Montcalm School is a private program of Starr Commonwealth, trusted since 1913.

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