Young people of diverse backgrounds find [center] a welcome change from their school experiences. Some of our teens…

• got straight A’s in school, but felt bored or unchallenged.
• had learning differences that their schools were not able to fully address.
• wanted a more flexible learning environment.
• had passions they wanted to pursue but felt that school took up too much of their time.
• felt lost within the social scene at school or were bullied.
• found the structure and values of traditional school confining.
• are long-standing homeschooling teens who wanted daily peer interaction.

The common thread for all [center] members is a belief that their lives can get better in a supportive community outside of school. The staff at [center] helps teens and their families to transition into a new life on their own terms and for their own purposes.

1. Talk with [Name]—he will answer your initial questions about [center] and find a time for an in-person chat. Feel free to be in touch even if you are not sure about [center]. If we are not the best fit, our staff can help direct you to educational options that better suit your family’s needs.
2. Find a time to visit—after the initial conversation, we’ll invite your teen to spend a day at [center], offering a chance to meet the other members and staff and to get a sense of how [center] works.
3. Fill out our application—if your family and child feel that [center] is a good fit, the next step is to fill out our Member Application [add link].
4. Hear back—if space is available and we feel [center] is a good fit, we will offer a membership spot.

When teens join [center], the aim is to help them create lives and educational experiences they can be excited about. Members are matched with a staff mentor who helps them to settle in at [center] and find opportunities to learn and grow based on their interests and goals. Read more about how [center] works.