Charterhouse School Day Program

Charterhouse School Day Program

Charterhouse School Day Program provides specialized education services to youth 11-18 years of age who struggle to function in their current school setting. We accept students with poor motivation, poor impulse control, short attention span and withdrawn behaviors.  We also work with youth with emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, perceptual disorders, language disorders, social skill deficits, hyperactive behaviors, and struggles with their primary support systems.  Individual and group therapy are available to each student throughout the week. The Day Program operates on a 9½-month (September-June) schedule.

We use a strengths-based approach

While youth come to us with specific academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs to be addressed through individualized education, all youth have universal developmental needs. Our program centers on the four developmental needs of the Circle of CourageTM: Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity.

Belonging: Positive relationships with peers, adults and the community; individual and group therapy.
Mastery: High expectations/support for education; strengths discovery; anger, management; social skills training.
Independence: Values clarification; problem-solving skills; recreation.
Generosity: Service learning and community service; peer helping.

We accept the unique strengths and successes of each child.

Charterhouse School offers standard middle and high school courses in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health and physical education. The curriculum also allows for students to undertake independent study, which may include online classes for high school credit.

Our students also explore art, horticulture, computer technology, service learning, and extracurricular activities such as step-team and drama. These courses offer students an avenue for creative and therapeutic expression and provide opportunities for discovering hidden strengths.

Summer School Program

Our six-week summer program for extended school year students operates from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday (educational field trip day), June-August. The summer program is closed on Fridays.

The summer program consists of two remedial classes per day in math and English/reading. Students receive homework remediation, computer technology, art, music, physical education, and daily recreation on our campus, as well as one individual therapy session per week and two psycho-educational groups per week.

After-School Program

Our after-school program operates from 3 to 6 p.m. on all school days, September-June, and provides opportunities to learn and grow in a safe and structured environment. After-school activities include homework remediation, recreation, and a life skills group, all designed to help students develop new skills and develop into responsible adults. Other activities may cover topics such as technology, reading, math, science, and the arts; new experiences, such as community service; or tutoring and mentoring opportunities.

Our Staff

Staff at Charterhouse School are trained professionals who work together as a team to provide students andtheir families with coordinated services. The team consists of the following persons:

• Teacher who provides each student with an appropriate education on his or her grade level, including all special education services.
• Behavior Specialist who assists in the classroom and coordinates activities, such as PE, life skills, field trips, and service learning.
• Therapist who facilitates individual therapy and psychoeducational groups for the students and family
groups for parents.
• Day Program Coordinator who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school.
• Principal who oversees the overall functions of the school.

Therapeutic Treatment Services in the Public Schools

UMFS now takes its Therapeutic Treatment Services into the public schools. This Medicaid-approved service is available on a year-round basis to serve students with behavioral and emotional problems that prevent them from functioning with their peers and teachers in a school setting. Our goal is to help students display age-appropriate behavior at home, in the school, in the neighborhood, and in the community at large. As a result, we expect to reduce suspensions, improve school attendance and time on task, resulting in improved grades and test scores.

UMFS Therapeutic Treatment Services in the Public Schools include the following services:

• Positive Behavior Support	• Crisis Intervention
• Individual Therapy	• Family Counseling
• Group Therapy	• Case Coordination
• Group Counseling

Additional UMFS FamilyCARE and school-based services are available.

Information Flyer for Parents (PDF)
Information Flyer forSchool Personnel (PDF)

For more information about UMFS Therapeutic Treatment Services in the Public Schools, please contact Larry Turner, Program Director, at 804-239-1057 or lturner@umfs.org.