Typical Student at Stone Mountain Private Boarding Schools

The boys who attend Stone Mountain private boarding school aren't bad kids; they're actually bright, creative and overall good, but learning differences and behavioral or emotional problems have hindered their academic performance and their success in relationships.

Stone Mountain School helps boys who have a history of emotional and learning struggles which have led to unacceptable behaviors.

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Common behaviors exhibited by boys before attending Stone Mountain include:

• Is capable but discouraged by many years of academic struggles and failures
• Problems with authority figures and family; lack of respect
• Seemingly unaware of other's feelings, needs, wants, or rights
• Low self-esteem/confidence
• Seeks constant approval from adults and peers
• Impulsive
• Has difficulty planning ahead and seeing the consequences of their actions
• Needs constant direction

Common diagnoses our students have are:

• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Mild Oppositional Behaviors
• Anxiety Disorders
• Mild Depression
• Language-Based Learning Disorders
• Non-Verbal Learning Disorders

By enforcing accountability, responsibility, and respect, students at Stone Mountain School learn the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. Through our stage system of personal development, students learn to overcome feelings of helplessness and frustration as they develop skills and recognize their self-worth. Stone Mountain School helps boys build their confidence and self-esteem, take charge of their futures, and strengthen their relationships. Stone Mountain's all boy boarding school serves boys who are ages 11-17 at the time of enrollment. The student must be able to participate in a rigorous outdoor program. Students must possess a full scale IQ of 85 or more as measured by a standardized test.

Typical Academic Problems

Many of our students at our all boys boarding school have issues with attending to the task at hand. They are easily distracted and have difficulty focusing on a project. Many have experienced repeated failures and easily become discouraged. A typical student at Stone Mountain is someone who is not performing at his grade level or living up to his potential. A high percentage of applicants have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and are currently taking medication.

Typical Behavior Problems

Many students who are referred to Stone Mountain boys boarding school have exhibited oppositional behavior or defiance of authority at home or school. These boys often refuse to do homework or chores. They may be making poor choices when it comes to friends and recreational activities. They often refuse to listen to the advice of their parents. At school, these boys are disruptive in class, refuse to do lessons, and lack respect for teachers. Many of our students have had difficulty accepting responsibility for their behavior and place the blame for their problems on other people or circumstances.

Exclusionary Criteria

Students with severe chemical dependency, psychosis, enuresis, encopresis, and/or early onset psychiatric problems are not appropriate for our program. All applications are reviewed by a team of professionals, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

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