Silverado Boys Ranch

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SBR Classroom

Our students come to us with a wide range of academic skills and abilities. Many students have experienced difficulty in traditional learning environments and subsequently have negative attitudes toward school. However, the majority of these teens are unaware of their true potential. They often possess hidden skills, talents, and abilities which can be uncovered in a setting such as Silverado Academy.

At Silverado, we have chosen to begin our school day in the morning, and hold school from 8:35 AM- 4:30 PM. The length of each class is 55 minutes. Our mornings begin with daily chores, cabin meetings, and academics. Classes are held Monday-Thursday with Friday set aside for experiential therapy outings, work projects, and community service projects. This schedule allows our students to receive 6.5 hours of classroom instruction and a study hall period. There is additional time in the evening for homework,tutoring, and study time. School for our studnts is year-round and allows us to offer an extra semester per year. SA students are able to earn one and 1/2 years worth of credit in 12 months.

VP Ms. Davis

A Silverado student's continued academic improvement is important to us. Students will experience a supportive educational environment and will develop effective learning strategies. They will engage in rigorous curriculum in a highly-structured learning environment, receiving multiple opportunities for academic success.

Silverado Academy Library & Study Hall

We set the bar high and expect our teens to show up prepared and ready to be challenged, both intellectually and emotionally. One of our core principles is work, and we believe attending school and receiving an education is an adolescent's primary “job”.

Library at Silverado Boys Ranch
The Academy at Silverado offers:

Year-round school
Gender-specific setting
Small classroom size
Average Student/Teacher ratio of 10:1
Special Education
Certified academic staff
Placement testing at the time of admission
SAT/ACT preparation& Testing
Northwest Association of Colleges & Schools Accrediation

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Mark T

"Silverado has exceeded all of our expectations. We have seen significant improvements in our son’s attitude toward school, friends, family, and life. The balanced combination of academics, therapy, and outdoor activities form a solid platform to transform troubled teenage boys into healthy young men."

Jeff W.

"Silverado is a place where our son could learn about himself and explore his challenges with the support of an entire community, including his counselors, teachers, supervisors, and peers. The staff members show genuine concern for the well-being of every boy and make sincere, constructive efforts to build a family environment. Silverado’s philosophy of work, love, and play as well as its emphasis on connecting students with nature within very special settings were all factors of our placement decision for our son."

Natalie S.

"The natural beauty and outdoor activities coupled with the fine academics and warm and caring staff made Silverado a natural and healthy choice for our son and for us."

Randy S.

"We did know where to turn for help… Silverado saved his life and gave us back our “real” son."

Trish

"The tremendous passion, commitment, and love the SBR staff demonstrate to our boys is evidenced daily through their core principles of work, love, and play. I now see they are setting the stage for our son to become a man, and are helping us become the parents we need to be for our son."

Lee D.

"The balance of academics and therapy in a family atmosphere has had a great impact on our son and our family"

Sally & Dave W

"We sent our son of to wilderness an angry young boy, and he returned from Silverado a calm young man. What a difference the right environment makes. Thanks Silverado!"

Fay & Howard

" We can sleep at night knowing that at every level of care--from the therapists and teachers to the administration and support staff--Silverado provides a safe, nurturing haven for our son. In a short amount of time, our son's performance and attitude toward school, his relationships, and everyday functioning have greatly improved. The standards are high here, and the T.R.U.S.T. level system works!"

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