At Carroll Academy, our goal is to help every youth that enters our program to succeed. This involves success in the community, in the school, in the home and also within the individual. We feel that in order to make that a possibility for all youth, the BASICS have to be taught. It is the responsibility of the youth to learn the skills offered and put them into practice.
Graduation from Carroll Academy will occur when all Level 5 requirements have been met. The student must have completed all treatment goals and present to the case management team what the student has learned, positive behavioral and personal changes and goals upon release. The student must have a written plan that details how he/she intends to follow through with goals and how success can be maintained. This plan should include a list of positive leisure or recreational activities and a support system. It is our hope that the student will re-enter the public school system and the community with pride, self-confidence and willingness to do well.
“BASIC” Level System
Level 1 = Beginning Level
Expectations of this level are minimal. Show respect and meet requirements as listed on the expectation page.
Level 2 = Acceptance Level
At this point, we believe that the student should be accepting his/her need to be at Carroll Academy and be able to recognize the reasons for placement in our program. Level 2 builds on the expectations and privileges of Level 1.
Level 3 = Stability Level
By this time, we believe that a student’s behavior should have stabilized. He/she should be actively working in treatment on issues and should be complying with the program rules (to include participation in classes and completion of all schoolwork). Level 3 builds on the expectations and privileges of Levels 1 and 2.
Level 4 = Initiation Level
At this time, we expect the student to initiate problem-solving, anger management and behavior control on his/her own. The student is asked to actively participate in treatment as well as be able to initiate the discussion of issues within treatment (this includes day treatment and individual therapy). Level 4 builds on the expectations and privileges of Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Level 5 = Competency Level
This is the highest level at Carroll Academy. In order for a student to remain on Level 5, he/she must be exhibiting competency in the areas of anger management, problem-solving, positive self-esteem, role modeling, controlling behavior and communicating.