Get Back on Track with Benchmark’s Proven Steps to Success
Within four phases of achievement, we teach the concept of natural consequence through our highly structured curriculum of Emotional Growth, Educational & Vocational Development and Independent Living. Benchmark requires an initial commitment of six months for the first phase. Each phase builds upon the one previous and is designed to advance the student toward his or her own individual level of success.
Bronze Phase - (Preparation Phase) During the first six months, Benchmark teaches the basic strategies and habits of successful living. At the conclusion of this phase, students may choose to strategize their exit plan, graduate and move on. OR, they may select the option to continue into the Silver Phase, which will provide them with additional resources to become even more successful.
Our Bronze Phase core curriculum includes:
- Academic coaching
- Cooking Class
- Physical fitness
- Apartment living
- Daily living skills
- Positive peer groups
- Boundary setting
- Dating privileges
- Relationship building
- Budgeting/Finance
- Emotional growth
- Therapeutic consultants**
- College courses*
- High school diploma
- Work skills
- Community participation
- Irlen Syndrome Testing+
- Vocational education*
Silver Phase – (Practical Application Phase) In the next three months, students experience the practical application to the skills acquired during the Bronze Phase. Students advance toward independence by adding a part-time job, learning to pay their own bills and managing their personal lives. At the conclusion of this phase, they may again choose to strategize their exit plan, graduate and move on. OR, they may select the option to continue into the Gold Phase, which provides the next level of independence.
Gold Phase – (Independent Living and Exit Phase) During the next three months, students transition to living off-property and experience practical living skills, with the safety-net of Benchmark supervision. Students maintain their educational goals, continue working a job in the community and continually develop their financial responsibility. As students strategize their Exit Plan prepare to graduate from Benchmark, they are also provided with the option of stepping into the Graduate Program.
Graduate Program – (Final Achievement Phase) For those students who are successfully maintaining their independence and appreciate the option of having continued contact with Benchmark, we offer the Graduate Program. Graduate Students may choose to continue working with their Life Coaches on month-to-month basis, while they pursue their goals.
If you are looking for a school for troubled teens or a transitional program for your Substance Abuse Aftercare Program, then please call today.
+Irlen Syndrome testing – Scotopic Sensitivity is testing to help manage academic and work performance, behavior, attention and concentration. Please visit http://irlen.com for additional details.
*College Courses and Vocational Educational Programs – College courses are available at the beginning of each semester. Vocational Educational Programs include, but are not limited to: Cosmetology, Paramedic/EMT, Nursing, Billing Clerk, Computer Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Culinary Arts, Welding, etc. Please visit http://www.valleycollege.edu or http://www.craftonhills.edu or our Education Page for additional details.
**Therapeutic Consultants – Depending upon individual needs, Benchmark works with licensed and certified Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Eating Disorder and Family Therapeutic Consultants.
