Recovery High School
Independence Academy Programs
Recovery High School
Students who complete the 45-day short term program and want to continue to engage in a process of change to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and realize their true potential, can enroll at the recovery school for as long as it is necessary and appropriate.
Recovery high schools provide developmentally appropriate adolescent recovery supports in a trauma-informed environment and work collaboratively with home districts to develop individualized learning plans to meet the necessary graduation requirements for each student.
The emphasis at the recovery school is on the development of internal and external assets needed to initiate and sustain recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.
Students choosing to enroll in the recovery school are connected to and utilizing community-based resources.
Program Highlights
- Duration – Indefinite, as long as the enrollment remains necessary and appropriate
- Cost – Paid for by the student’s school district and billed quarterly
- Eligibility – Students ages 14-21 who are in engaged in a process of change.
- Days/Time – Mon.,Tue., Thurs., Fri. (9:00AM – 3:35PM) Wednesdays (9:00AM – 12:15PM)
- Admission – Students can choose to apply following their completion of the 45-day program
- Academics – Students are provided with Independence Academy’s coursework which is aligned with MA Curriculum Frameworks. IA staff works closely with sending districts to meet each student’s unique graduation requirements as diplomas are granted by the home district.
- Focus: Action and Accountability
IA Programs
Upper Course
Adolescents engaging in high-risk or substance use deserve an opportunity to gain an understanding of the complexities of adolescent development in a positive setting
45-Day Program
This succesful program connects students struggling with personal and/or substance abuse issues with adolescent development, substance use, and mental health specialists
Recovery High School
Students who complete Independence Academy's 45-day short term program and want to continue to realize their true potential can enroll at the Recovery School
Consultation
Our experienced team will consult with the parent/caregiver and provide three, one-hour sessions with the teen and an additional one-hour follow up session with the parent or caregiver