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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
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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
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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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1.7%
4.1% 4.1%
1.7%
20.7%
29.8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Transferred toanother school
(46/121)
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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10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
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
62.7%
0.3% 1.1%
4.8%
2.3%
15.1% 13.1%
0.6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Transferred toanother school
(220/351)
Expelled fromPinnacle (1/351)
Dropped out ofschool (4/351)
GED(17/351) Homeschool(8/351)
Current atPinnacle (53/351)
Graduated fromPinnacle (46/351)
Incarcerated(2/351)
The Pinnacle Schools Elk River Campus Student Data 2006-Present
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35.7%
1.8% 1.8%
5.4%
0.0%
17.9%
37.5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Transferred toanother school
(20/56)
Expelled fromPinnacle (1/56)
Dropped out ofschool (1/56)
GED (3/56) Homeschool (0/51) Current at Pinnacle(10/56)
Graduated fromPinnacle (21/56)
The Pinnacle Schools 2006-Present Students Attending Both Campuses
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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
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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
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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
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“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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Contact Us
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The Pinnacle Schools Programs for At-Risk Teens
500 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801
(866) 906-TEEN
(866) 906-8336
(256) 518-9998 office
(256) 518-9941 fax