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Therapeutic programs for adolescents

Partnership with Huntsville City Schools Alternative Education Program

Presented by Karen Lee, MSN, CRNA

Founder, President & CEO The Pinnacle Schools

www.thepinnacleschools.com

Introduction to The Pinnacle Schools


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The Pinnacle Schools was founded in 2005 by Karen and Charles Lee, after experiencing difficulty with their son that required immediate intervention. Dissatisfied with the treatment programs available to troubled teens and their families, Ms. Lee became a committed advocate for change in the troubled teen industry. She embarked on a journey to provide a comprehensive type of treatment program that would include not only the necessary therapeutic intervention but also, and just as important, the academic component required to keep teens on track in school while receiving treatment.

Teens Path to Success Foundation


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In her pursuit to help struggling teens, Ms. Lee soon discovered there were too many families without the means or resources to help their child. Channeling the same passion to advocate for troubled teens that resulted in the founding of The Pinnacle Schools, Ms. Lee has formed the Teens Path to Success Foundation (TPS), a non-profit 501(c)(3). Working with programs of The Pinnacle Schools, the Teens Path to Success Foundation has provided mental health care and education to many disadvantaged teens.

Proposal by The Pinnacle Schools


Huntsville City Schools contract with TPS RAISE Program to provide alternative education, year-round to at-risk students ages 12 – 20 in grades 6 – 12 through The Pinnacle Schools. The Pinnacle Schools proposes a proven educational and behavioral plan for students who, for various reasons, are unable to stay at their current school. Students must be referred to TPS RAISE Program by a designated representative of the Huntsville City School System.

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Programs of The Pinnacle Schools


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The Pinnacle Schools Huntsville Campus Private Year-Round School in Huntsville, AL

Elk River Treatment Program Short-term Therapeutic Intervention Program

Elk River Academy Individualized Transitional Therapeutic Program with flexible length of stay up to one year

Elk River Healthy Lifestyles Teen Weight Management Program with focus on Dual-Diagnosis and Co-Morbidity Disease

Pinnacle Schools Named to Prestigious 2011 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies


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What began as one short-term program has quickly grown to three separate and distinct treatment programs as well as a supporting Alternative Day School. In six short years, The Pinnacle Schools has cared for more

than 400 teens from 39 states and employs 50 dedicated

and caring health care professionals and counselors

in its programs.

In 2011, The Pinnacle Schools earned the position

of 1806 of the Inc. 5000 list of fasted growing

private companies in America. This achievement

puts The Pinnacle Schools in rare company

considering that there are some 7 million

private, employer–based companies in the

United States.

The Pinnacle Approach to Learning


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Programs of The Pinnacle Schools (TPS) provide an innovative approach for students who are unable to complete their school requirements in a traditional setting. Degreed and certified classroom teachers provide individual

Academic instruction using

an online curriculum model,

and other supplements to

instruction to allow self-paced

instructional setting. Optional

services provided include, but

are not limited to, personal

growth activities, group and substance abuse counseling.

Pinnacle Philosophy


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To participate in this program, students must adhere to an atmosphere of Positive Peer Culture and RAISE, Responsibility, Accountability, Integrity, Self Awareness and Excellence.

Students unwilling or incapable of adhering to the P&P classroom etiquette or become involved in a Class III offense on campus, or when all available alternatives are sufficiently exhausted, The RAISE Academy will refer students to The Pinnacle Schools Elk River Treatment Program (ERTP) for intensive therapeutic treatment.

Typical Student Profile


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ADD/ADHD

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Truancy/Poor School Performance

At-Risk Students

School Suspensions/Expulsions

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Dual Diagnosis

Adoption, Divorce & Family Issues

Drug/Alcohol Use & Abuse

Online Gaming Addiction

Anger Outbursts

Obesity

Poor Peer Relationships

Defiance

Impulsivity

Low Self-Esteem

Asperger’s Syndrome Diagnosis

or Trait

Suicidal Ideation


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Pinnacle Academic Team

Our Academic Administrator works closely with parents, students and counselors to design an individualized program of study that best supports the student’s specific goals. Pinnacle Schools

students are mentored by PhD and Master’s Level educators:

Amy Shaw, M.Ed., Academic Administrator Huntsville Campus

Norman Sharp, M.Ed., Academic Administrator Elk River Campus

Aisha Fields, Ph.D., Math & Science Instructor

Amanda Burden, B.S., Certified Educator

Andrea Clayton, M.S., Certified Educator

Bobbi Bell, M.Ed., Certified Educator

Smaller and more personalized setting

Close supervision

Flexible learning environment

One-on-one attention

Students work at their own pace

Other Student Requirements/Benefits


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Students will attend Group Therapy Sessions and

Workshops as needed.

Individual Work Stations Provided

College and Career/Study Skills Training

Random Drug Testing

Required Dress Code

Security Personnel On Site

Mentoring

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Upon admission, students will be assessed to discover strengths and

weaknesses, determine current grade level and appropriate placement. Parents receive weekly progress reports from academic administrator.

A pre-test will be administered to assess student skills and establish a baseline for student performance.

A post test will also be given to assess student improvement before transferring back to their previous school.

Students must attend school 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. School day includes course work and other assigned activities including: remediation, personal growth and development, resume writing, personal finance skills, counseling (individual, group, family, substance abuse if needed), anger management, and coping strategies.


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Expelled fromPinnacle (2/121)

Dropped out ofschool (5/121)

GED(5/121) Homeschool (2/121) Current at Pinnacle(25/121)

Graduated fromPinnacle (36/121)

A PROVEN SUCCESS The Pinnacle Schools Huntsville Campus Student Data

2006-Present

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Students Who AttendedHuntsville Campus(21/31)

Students Who AttendedElk River Campus (25/46)

Students Who AttendedBoth Campuses (14/21)

The Pinnacle Schools Graduates Attending College 2006 - Present

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GED(17/351) Homeschool(8/351)

Current atPinnacle (53/351)


Incarcerated(2/351)

The Pinnacle Schools Elk River Campus Student Data 2006-Present


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GED (3/56) Homeschool (0/51) Current at Pinnacle(10/56)


The Pinnacle Schools 2006-Present Students Attending Both Campuses


Course Listings High School


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Language Arts

English I

English II

English II/American Literature

English IV/British Literature

Mathematics

Algebra I

Algebra II

Applied/Informal Geometry

Geometry

Integrated Math

Languages

Spanish I

Spanish II

Social Sciences

American Government (Full Year)

American Government (Semester)

American History

World History

World History Since 1500

Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Health

Physical Science

Physics

Course Listings High School


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African American Studies

Art History

Business/Consumer Math

Career Explorations

Computer Technology: An Introduction

Economics

Fine/Performing Arts

Geography: An Introduction

Geography: A Comprehensive Study

Health

Native American Studies: Historical Perspectives

Native American Studies: Contemporary Perspectives

Physical Education

Service Learning

Social Issues

Structure of Writing

Work Study

Honors Courses

Honors Algebra I

Honors Algebra II

Honors American History

Honors Art History

Honors Biology

Honors Chemistry

Honors Earth Science

Honors Economics

Honors English I

Honors English II

Honors English III/American Literature

Honors English IV/British Literature

Honors Geometry

Honors Physics

Honors Pre-Calculus

Honors World History Before 1815

Honors World History After 1815

AP Classes

Course Listings Middle School


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Language Arts

English 6

English 7

English 8

Mathematics

Math 6

Math 7

Math 8/Pre-Algebra

Sciences

Middle School Biology

Middle School Earth Science

Social Sciences

Middle School Civics

Middle School Geography

Middle School US History

Middle School World History

The Pinnacle Approach to Therapeutic Care


Students unwilling or incapable of adhering to P&P of the TPS RAISE program, the student may be removed from the program and referred to The Pinnacle Schools’ Elk River Treatment Program for intensive therapeutic treatment.

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A full academic program is incorporated into each treatment program.

Elk River Treatment Program, a program of The Pinnacle Schools, provides a Short-Term Therapeutic Intervention Program for At-Risk Teens. Elk River Academy is a Transitional Therapeutic Program with a flexible length of stay up to one year.

Elk River Residential Program Overview


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60 bed facility, licensed by DYS in the State of Alabama, NPI# 134648286

Medical Model utilizing an EMR providing the same level of care as traditional mental health facilities

Treatment Team Approach

Physician-Directed Medication

Management

Full Medical/Nursing Care 24/7

Fully Equipped Medical Clinic, Crash

Cart, EKG, AED

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Therapeutic Workshops

Addiction Therapy

Psychological Education Classes

Low Student to Staff Ratio

Individual/Group Therapy

AA / NA / OLGANON / OA

Executive Team


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The professional staff of The Pinnacle Schools includes: an Adult, Child and Forensic Psychiatrist, Physicians, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietician, Certified Exercise Specialist, PhD and Master’s Level Educators.

Collectively, they have spent more than 200 years working with children and families in crisis. They have been carefully selected and screened, and were chosen for their leadership skills, maturity and compassion.

Board of Directors

Karen O. Lee, MSN, CRNA, Founder, President & CEO

Charles Lee, MD, Founder, Director

Mark Petroff, MBA, Director

Kimberly Cox, RN, BSN, Director

Clinical and Campus Staff


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Gagan Dhaliwal, MD, Psychiatrist

Karen O. Lee, MSN, CRNA, Founder, President and CEO

Charles I. Lee, MD, Director

Mason Robertson, MD, Certified Wilderness Physician

Kimberly Cox, RN, BSN, Director

Bonnie Robertson, RN, MSN, CRNP, Medical Staff Director

Wayne Wilson, Ed.D. Licensed Psychologist

Rusty Russell, Operations

Aaron Shaw, Ph.D., LMFT, Treatment Team

Zachary Turner, BRLS, Family Services Liaison

Paul Bakke, MS Counseling Psychology, Treatment Team

Martez Rogers, MS Psychology, MLAP, Clinician

Phil Dean, BA History, BA Pharmacy, Senior Group Leader

Bo Wolfe, BA English, Senior Group Leader, Expedition Coordinator, Wilderness First Responder

Matt McFerrin, BS Biology, Senior Group Leader

Travis Badger, BA History, Master of Theology, Group Leader

Bradley Kirby, RN, BSN

Kim Lowery, RN

Susan Gulyas, RN, BSN

Laura Watson, MPH, RD, LD

Emily Newman, BA

Mike Goshen, BS, Psychology

Randy McCollum, MA Counseling; BA Bible and Communications

Joseph Clary, BA, Criminal Justice

Elk River Graduate Steven Brue


Steven Brue from New Mexico was 17 when his parents admitted him to ERTP. He chose to return to Elk River at age 19 to finish high school and continue counseling. Steven is now an Airborne Paratrooper. He is a part of the HHC 82nd Airborne Division and 2nd Brigade. “I would have never made it as far as I did without Elk River and the staff there,” he said while visiting his Elk River family before deploying to Iraq. “I train myself every day - even more than the Army trains me. I’m Level 3 out of 4 in hand-to-hand, and I did it all myself on my own - no strings to hold me down, and I’m blazing ahead so fast and gaining so much, it’s unbelievable. And just to think if a single staff member quit their job during that time, or Dr. (Wayne) Wilson wasn’t there, or a staff didn’t listen to me and care about my thoughts and feelings 24/7, how different this situation would be. They are my family and I love them with all my heart, and someday I want to give back to them. Not just with my success.”

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Karen Lee with Steven & Pastor Sam Morris,

one of his counselors at Elk River.

Other Testimonies


“Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for giving me my son back. I am sure that without your help, the outlook for Zachary and our family as a whole was very grim. You have changed all of our lives.” Sheri Dunn, mother in south Alabama “Elk River helped my son be independent and believe in himself.” Father in New Mexico “Jacob earned his high school diploma through Kaplan, is enrolled at the University of South Alabama pursuing a degree in Emergency Medical Services after receiving a $30,000 scholarship. He is doing so well. He is the ultimate success story!” Freida Scarbrough, mother in Guntersville, AL “Making the decision to send her to Elk River one year ago, was the best thing that we could have done for her. For this we’ll be always grateful.” Rosana, mother in Miami, FL

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The Pinnacle Schools, Inc. The Path to Success


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Contact Us


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The Pinnacle Schools Programs for At-Risk Teens

500 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801

[email protected]

(866) 906-TEEN

(866) 906-8336

(256) 518-9998 office

(256) 518-9941 fax

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