Alpine Academy

About Alpine Academy

Alpine Academy is a Residential Therapeutic School for girls ages 12-18 with emotional disturbances. Students live on a rural community campus in homes with Family Teachers who are trained and certified in the evidence-based Teaching-Family Model. Students attend a fully accredited school (also on campus) with highly-qualified teachers that are certified in their core subject and Special Education. Students also receive weekly individual, family, and group therapy from Master’s level clinicians.

Teachers certified in core subjects and special education.
Emotional needs support staff always available in the school.
Traditional school setting with innovative academic supports.
College and Career Prep.
Credit Recovery.

Our Take: Alpine Academy

Alpine was founded in 2001, though is an expression of the work that Utah Youth Village has been doing since 1969. The setting, the sense of place, and the sense of purpose are all great strengths of the program. The school presents an opportunity for girls to start over, to reimagine who they are and what they might become. It follows the Teaching-Family Model, what the APA describes as “one of the few evidence-based residential treatment programs for troubled children” and recognizing its successes in application. In contrast to programs that see behavioural issues as analogous to illness or mental deficit, the T-F model understands those issues as stemming rather from a lack, for various reasons, of positive interpersonal relationships. What Alpine provides, from the moment that girls arrive, is precisely that: a place within an empathetic, supportive, safe community. For some, that alone is transformative. The typical student is one who displays symptoms associated with depression, mood disorders, trauma, attention deficits, and lowered self-esteem. They also all have skills, talents, and academic abilities, because of those symptoms, that have gone unrecognized and unexpressed. Alpine intends to change that, working with students in a close-knit, family styled environment. Their success is evidence in the feel of life on campus—this doesn’t feel like a treatment centre—and the successes of their graduates. The goal of all private schools is to provide a support to a specific segment of the student population, allowing them to reach their potentials in school and in life. Alpine has demonstrated an ability to meet that goal in every way.

Teachers certified in core subjects and special education.
Emotional needs support staff always available in the school.
Traditional school setting with innovative academic supports.
College and Career Prep.
Credit Recovery.

Students at Alpine Academy learn skills to stop merely surviving in life and to start fully living.

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Location

1280 Whispering Horse Drive, Erda, Utah, 84074, United States

1280 Whispering Horse Drive, Erda, Utah, 84074

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School Facilities Gallery

Athletics facilities

Multi-purpose Court

Arts facilities

Art Room

Campus

Academic Center

Classrooms

Residences

Living Room

Science facilities

Science classroom

Instructional resources

1 of 2 Media Centers

Shared spaces

Pavillion

Gallery showcasing specific locations and facilities found at Alpine Academy.

Academics

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Curriculum: Traditional
- Mathematics: Traditional Math
- Science: Equal Balance
- Literature: Equal Balance
- Humanities and Social Sciences : Pragmatism
- Foreign Languages: Equal Balance
- Fine Arts: Equal Balance
- Computers and Technology: Medium integration
- Physical Education:
- Advanced Placement courses:
- Sex and health education:
Curriculum Pace: Standard-enriched
Academic Culture: Supportive
Developmental priorities: Emotional
Special needs support: Special needs school
Gifted learner support: No Support
Homework Policy:
Report Card Policy:

Curriculum Traditional
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Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

Curriculum approach at Alpine Academy: Traditional
Alpine Academy has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
[Show: About Traditional?]
Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.

Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

Traditional - 100%
Liberal arts - 100%
Progressive - 100%
Montessori - 100%
Reggio Emilia - 100%
Waldorf - 100%

What Alpine Academy says: The goal at Alpine Academy is to prepare each student for the next step in her academic career and life. Year-round school and a variety of course offerings allow students to get caught up and back on track for graduation. Our full-time guidance counselor works with the various schools to make sure credits will transfer.

Approach:

Focus Special needs

Academic Troubled Teens, Special needs
Pedagogies and subject courses:

Mathematics Traditional Math

Mathematics approach at Alpine Academy: Traditional Math
Alpine Academy has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math , Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Traditional Math?]
Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.

Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net

Traditional math - 100%
Discovery math - 100%
Equal balance - 100%

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Textbooks and supplementary materials: This information is not currently available.

Calculator policy: This information is not currently available.

Science Equal Balance

Science approach at Alpine Academy: Equal Balance
Alpine Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository , Inquiry approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.

Science at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 100%
Expository - 100%
Inquiry - 23%

Teaching approach: This information is not currently available.

Treatment of evolution:

Subject offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Topics covered in curriculum:

Subject offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Literature Equal Balance

Literature approach at Alpine Academy: Equal Balance
Alpine Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional , Social Justice approach).
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These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.

Literature at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 100%
Traditional - 100%
Social justice - 4%

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Humanities and Social Sciences Pragmatism

Humanities and Social Sciences approach at Alpine Academy: Pragmatism
Alpine Academy has a Pragmatism approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism , Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Pragmatism?]
Pragmatism in the humanities and social sciences emphasizes making learning relevant to students’ present-day experience. Assignments tend to centre around projects and tasks rather than argumentative essays; these projects will often have a “real-world” application or relevance. There might be more of a social justice component to a pragmatic program, though that isn’t always the case. Subjects like history and philosophy are still covered/offered, but they play a less prominent role in the overall program than in the case of perennialism. The social sciences (contemporary geography, sociology, psychology, etc), meanwhile, might play a more prominent role in pragmatic programs. The key goals are to make learning progressive and relevant, while teaching students real-life skills and critical thinking.

Humanities and Social Sciences at schools on OurKids.net

Pragmatism - 10%
Perennialism - 100%
Equal balance - 100%

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Foreign Languages Equal Balance

Foreign Languages approach at Alpine Academy: Equal Balance
Alpine Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual , Communicative approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.

Foreign Languages at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 65%
Audio-lingual - 100%
Communicative - 100%

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Fine Arts Equal Balance

Fine Arts approach at Alpine Academy: Equal Balance
Alpine Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive , Creative approach).
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These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.

Fine Arts at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 100%
Receptive - 100%
Creative - 100%

Program offers:

Subject offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

Visual studio philosophy:

Expressive
Disciplined

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Computers and Technology Medium integration

Computers and Technology approach at Alpine Academy: Medium integration
Alpine Academy has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration , Heavy integration approach).
[Show: About Medium integration?]
Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.

Computers and Technology at schools on OurKids.net

Medium integration - 100%
Light integration - 100%
Heavy integration - 100%

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Program covers:

Subject offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Physical Education

What Alpine Academy says: All students participate in Physical Education or a similar elective, such as dance.

Advanced Placement courses

This information is not currently available.

Sex and health education

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.
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Mathematics

Science

Literature

Humanities and Social Sciences

Foreign Languages

Fine Arts

Computers and Technology

Physical Education

Advanced Placement courses

Sex and health education

Focus	Special needs
Academic	Troubled Teens, Special needs

Subject	offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Subject	offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Subject	offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

Subject	offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Curriculum Pace Standard-enriched

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This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

Curriculum Pace approach at Alpine Academy: Standard-enriched

Alpine Academy has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).

[Show: About Standard-enriched?]

Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

Standard-enriched - 100%
Accelerated - 17%
Student-paced - 24%

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Flexible pacing style

Flexible pacing style	offered
Subject-streaming (tracking)
Multi-age classrooms as standard
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace)
Regular guided independent study opportunities
Differentiated assessment

What Alpine Academy says about flexible pacing: This information is not currently available.

Academic Culture Supportive

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Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

Academic Culture approach at Alpine Academy: Supportive
Alpine Academy has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
[Show: About Supportive?]
A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

Supportive - 100%
Rigorous - 100%

What Alpine Academy says: Our students have a variety of abilities and disabilities when it comes to academics. As such, we create and individually based supportive and rigorous program for each student.
Developmental priorities Emotional

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Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

Primary Developmental Priority: Emotional

The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and con?dent individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

Secondary Developmental Priority: Balanced

"Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation."

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Special needs support Special needs school

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Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

Alpine Academy offers Special needs school

Full-time programming is offered for all students which is exclusively focused on one or more special needs.

Academic Support:

Subject Ttype	offered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

Subject Ttype	offered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

A - Forms of Support

Accommodation:

Modification:

Remediation:

B - Environments

Indirect Support:

Resource Assistance:

Withdrawal Assistance:

Partial Integration:

Full-Time Class:

Special NeedNeed

Forms of SupportA

EnvironmentsB

ADHD

Learning disabilities

Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.

Dyscalculia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.

Dysgraphia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.

Language Processing Disorder
This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.

Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.

Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
Developmental

Autism
Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).
Asperger's Syndrome
On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.

Down syndrome
his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.
Intellectual disability
This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).
Williams syndrome
This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
Behavioral and Emotional

Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.

Clinical Depression
This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.

Clinical anxiety
This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.
Suicidal thoughts
This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.

Drug and alcohol abuse
This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
Physical

Multiple sclerosis
This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.
Cerebral palsy
his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.
Spina Bifida
This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.
Blindness
Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."
Deafness
Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.
Multiple physical
Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.

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Gifted learner support No Support

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Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

Dedicated gifted programs:

Program	offered
Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.

In-class adaptations:

Program	offered
Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement)
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement)
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement)
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement)
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others)
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement)
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement)
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement)
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement)

What Alpine Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Homework Policy

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Homework is work that's assigned to students for completion outside of regular class time. There's a long-standing debate over homework. Should homework be assigned to school-age children? If so, in what grades? And how much homework should be assigned? In selecting the right school for your child, it's important to look closely at a school's homework policy.

In grade Gr. 12, Alpine Academy students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.

Nightly Homework

7 8 9 10 11 12
Alpine Academy 45 mins 45 mins 45 mins 45 mins 45 mins 45 mins
Site Average 52 mins 56 mins 69 mins 81 mins 98 mins 107 mins

What Alpine Academy says about their flipped classroom policy: This information is not currently available.
Report Card Policy

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While all schools measure individual progress and achievement in students, they have different ways of doing this. For instance, many traditional schools gauge progress through report cards, which give students lettered or numbered grades. Other schools, meanwhile, measure progress in other ways, either in addition to or instead of giving grades. For instance, they may offer prose-based feedback (i.e, comments), academic achievement reporting, habits and behaviour reporting, and parent-teacher meetings. In choosing the right school for your child, take a close look at its policy for measuring the individual progress of students.

How assessments are delivered across the grades:

Academic achievement reporting Gr. 7 to Gr. 12

	7	8	9	10	11	12
Alpine Academy	45 mins	45 mins	45 mins	45 mins	45 mins	45 mins
Site Average	52 mins	56 mins	69 mins	81 mins	98 mins	107 mins

Extracurriculars

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While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.

What Alpine Academy says:

Horsemanship Club; Gardening/Botany; Zumba

Sports offered

Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: 10

Legend: Competitive offered Recreational offered

all sports]

Archery
Curling
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cricket
Cross-country skiing
Cycling
Downhill skiing
Equestrian
Fencing
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Lacrosse
Martial Arts
Mountain biking
Racquet Ball
Rowing
Rugby
Running
Sailing
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling

Clubs offered

Alpine Academy offers 14 clubs and extracurricular programs.

Legend: Competitive offered Recreational offered

all clubs and programs]

Foreign Language Club

Habitat for Humanity

Jazz Ensemble

Math Club

Musical theatre/Opera

Ballet and Classical Ballet

Online Magazine

Outdoor Club

Outdoor Education

Paintball

Photography

Poetry/Literature club

Radio club

Robotics club

Round Square

School newspaper

Science Club

Scouting

Student Council

Yearbook

Yoga

Animation

Art Club

Astronomy Club

Audiovisual Club

Band

Chess Club

Choir

Community Service

Computer Club

Dance Club

Debate Club

Drama Club

Environmental Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

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This can depend on a number of factors, including the type of school, living arrangements, what’s included in tuition, school location, resources, and facilities. Many private schools in Canada have tuition that ranges between $6,000 and $12,000 a year. While some schools, such as schools which provide room and board, can be more expensive, many of these schools provide ways to defray the costs of tuition. For instance, they may offer merit-based scholarships or needs-based financial aid (often referred to as “bursaries” or “subsidies”).

	7	8	9	10	11	12
Boarding (International)	US $120,000

What Alpine Academy says about their tuition: Tuition is based on a per day rate of $330 USD, billed monthly. Average duration of stay is 1 year. It is possible to receive reimbursement from insurance, depending on your plan. Financial support has also been received through school districts and state or county mental health departments and department of child and family services. These are location dependent.

Need-based financial aid

Alpine Academy does not offer need-based financial aid.

Merit based Scholarships

Alumni ScholarshipOther

Amount: $12,000

Deadline: Rolling

Eligibility Details: Students grade 7 to 12—
Scholarship fund is based on donations from Alumni. Application and approval required. Scholarship amount received varies.

Application Details:
Submit application and financial documentation to Scholarship Committee.
For more details, visit:alpineacademy.org/tuition-information/

Enrolment

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Private schools come in all shapes and sizes. Some larger schools have enrolment numbers in the thousands, while some smaller schools have only a few dozen students. Boarding schools tend to be on the larger side, while alternative schools, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf, are normally smaller. Besides the overall size of school, there are other important facts you’ll want to know about a school’s enrolment. For instance, here you can learn about a school’s enrolment for separate streams (if they have them), such as day and boarding, its average class size, and its average enrolment per grade.

Enrolment Details:

	Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrolment
Group 1	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12	All girls	Boarding	70

Additional Statistics:

Total enrolment	70
Average class size	Varies
% of international students (total enrolment)	N/A
Number of different nationalities within student population	N/A
Five-day boarding program offered	N/A

Student Distribution:

	7	8	9	10	11	12
Boarding Enrollment	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Admission

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Private schools in Canada have admissions policies. All schools have some required application materials, though these vary between schools. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and exams (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students, either with their parents, on their own, or both. Schools also have different standards and priorities when evaluating student applications, different acceptance rates (which may vary between grade levels), and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, you should find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

Application

Admissions Assessments:

Assessment	Required	Grades
Interview		7 - 12
SSAT
SSAT (out of province)
Entrance Exam(s)
Entrance Essay

Application Deadlines:

Boarding students: Rolling

Offer mid-year entry: Yes

Fees:

Application fee: $0

Registration fee: $0

Deposit: $3,750

What Alpine Academy says:

Recent (within 1 year) psychologic or psychiatric evaluation, including DSM diagnoses and academic achievement scores.

Acceptance

Acceptance Rate: 85%

This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.

Student Entry Points

This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.

Student Type	7	8	9	10	11	12
Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Type of student Alpine Academy is looking for:
Alpine Academy excels at changing the lives of teenagers, ages 12-18 (7th through 12th grades) with intense therapeutic needs. Our students are deeply hurting inwardly from causes and symptoms associated with: Depression (including mood disorders and bipolar disorders) Anxiety (including generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, eating disordered behavior, and social phobias) Traumas (including post-traumatic stress disorder from early childhood neglect or abuse, physical or sexual abuse, or related to significant grief and loss) Relationship problems with family or peers (including attachment disorders) Attention deficits (including ADD or ADHD) Traits of personality disorders (including borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic) Developmental delays (such as ASD-Level 1 and Non-verbal learning disability) Gender dysphoria Poor self-esteem Our students have often manifested one or more of the following types of behaviors or unhealthy coping mechanisms: withdrawal and isolation from family and friends; trouble maintaining friendships; discontinuation of previously enjoyable activities; excessive anger or verbal aggression; defiance toward authority or unwillingness to follow directions; school avoidance or refusal; substance experimentation or abuse; risky sexual activity; self-harm; suicidal ideation or gestures; Internet obsession or addiction; leaving home without permission for significant periods of time; frequent dishonest communication; and declining academic performance. Alpine Academy does not admit students who have been chronically physically violent toward peers; are legally adjudicated or on probation; have a primary diagnosis of substance abuse, dependence, or addiction disorder; are in need of intense or ongoing medical supervision due to a medical condition, severe eating disorder, withdrawal from an illegal substance, or a recent suicide attempt or intent; have run away from home or other treatment settings frequently or for long periods of time; are pregnant, or are significantly cognitively challenged (full-scale IQ below 80).

University Placement

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Average graduating class size	10
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation	N/A

Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada	N/A
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)	N/A

Post-Secondary Schools Attended

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Alpine Academy Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:

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Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:

24% - Liberal Arts and Sciences
25% - Engineering and Applied Sciences
24% - Business/Commerce
4% - Fine and Performing Arts
14% - Applied Health Sciences
2% - Applied Professional Studies (Post-grad certificate / diploma)
6% - Other

Services Offered to Students

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Mentorship Program	N/A
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Alumni Highlights

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