Silverado Boys Ranch

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SBR Classroom

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

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 at the ranch is year-round and allows us to offer an extra semester per year.
SBR students are able to earn one and 1/2 years worth of credit in 12 months.

A Silverado student's continued academic improvement is important to us. Boys 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.

SBR Student Studying

We set the bar high and expect our boys 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
Advanced placement classes
College prep courses
SAT/ACT preparation
Northwest Association of Colleges & Schools Accrediation

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Information

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!"

WGB

"The Staff at SBR is a very loving and supportive group of people, NOT only to my Son, but also to our whole family."

Randy B.

"The caring and sensitivity of the staff impressed us enormously. It was clear to us that staff had made the effort to engage our Son, and that they Knew him. This made us feel more comfortable knowing our son was living in a warm personal environment."

Julie K.

"The loving nurturing environment at SBR has been helping my son to mature and heal."

Dave S.

"Therapy at Silverado occurs in real-time, with any of the staff at any time. Even more, it occurs as part of a natural, healthy relationship. We're excited to see the progress our son has made in only a few short months in this environment."

Patrick S.

"The Staff at SBR has exceeded our expectations in both their professionalism and knowledge while working with our son."

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