| > | | | | Therapeutic Boarding Schools. There are many |
| | | | options to choose from when looking for help with a |
| KOOSHAREM, UT- Sorenson’s Ranch School | | | | troubled teen. Some important things to look for in a |
| helps troubled teens obtain their education and be | | | | residential facility are: education credentials, |
| taught communication tools necessary to be | | | | participation programs (such as 4-H), therapy, |
| successful in school and in life. Education is a very | | | | counseling, and dedicated staff. One of the best |
| important part of the life of youth today. | | | | learning experiences for students in a residential |
| Today’s troubled youth, in many cases, have | | | | treatment center can come from their involvement |
| fallen behind in school and are not on track to | | | | with 4-H or other group activities. Sorenson’s |
| graduate. Troubled youth that drop out of school or | | | | Ranch School has an excellent 4-H program and helps |
| do not complete graduation have a harder time | | | | student’s progress through a very unique |
| finding jobs, and experience more unemployment | | | | equine therapy program. This incorporates a horse |
| during their work careers. In recent years, the | | | | therapy program with the overall therapeutic |
| average income has increased for college graduates, | | | | environment. Sorenson’s Ranch is accredited |
| while it has actually declined for dropouts. These | | | | through the Northwest Association of Accredited |
| sobering statistics point towards the absolute need | | | | Schools and can help students that are behind in |
| for a high school education. Troubled teens and | | | | school get back on track for graduation. The unique |
| troubled youth need help. There is help available | | | | learning environment at Sorenson’s Ranch |
| through Residential Treatment Centers and | | | | School is a valuable asset to a struggling teenager. |