Why Choose Emerald Recovery High School?
Balancing academic pursuits with recovery from substance use and mental health disorders presents unique challenges. At Emerald School of Excellence, we empower you to thrive in both areas. We provide a high-quality education in a recovery- friendly environment, designed to support you on your journey towards academic success and a healthy lifestyle.
Here's why Emerald School might be the right fit for you:
Personalized Learning: We understand that every student learns differently. Our dedicated teachers create individualized learning plans that cater to your specific needs and academic goals.
Recovery-Focused Support: Our integrated recovery support services, including daily therapeutic groups, onsite drug testing,
recovery support planning, and daily one-on-one support from recovery staff, empower you to maintain a healthy lifestyle and continue your recovery journey.
Supportive Environment: At Emerald School, you’ll find a community of understanding teachers, staff, and peers who are here to support you every step of the way.
Focus on the Future: We prepare you for success beyond high school, whether you’re aiming for college, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
More Than Academics:
Rooted in the core values of faith, fitness, and fellowship, our innovative approach cultivates a holistic learning environment.
Faith: We integrate spiritual practices and values into our program, fostering hope and resilience for students of all faiths and backgrounds.
Fitness: We believe in the power of physical activity to promote well-being and recovery. We offer a variety of fitness programs and activities to support students in developing healthy lifestyle habits.
Fellowship: We create opportunities for students to connect with peers who share similar experiences. Through social events, clubs, and group activities, we foster a strong sense of community and belonging.
Empowering Your Future:
At Emerald School, we’re invested in your long-term success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive college and career preparation program designed to equip you with the tools and guidance you need to achieve your dreams.
We understand that every student has unique aspirations. Our program offers a variety of options to help you reach your goals:
Personalized Graduation Plan: Working with you, we’ll develop a customized graduation path that aligns with your college or career aspirations.
Expert Academic Advising: Our dedicated advisors will provide ongoing academic guidance to ensure you stay on track for success.
CPCC Dual-Enrollment: Earn college credit while still in high school through our partnership with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). This program allows you to get a head start on your college degree or explore career-focused certifications.
Free ACT Prep: Sharpen your skills and boost your confidence for college admissions tests with our complimentary on-site ACT prep courses.
College Admissions Support: We offer one-on-one guidance every step of the way, from application assistance to interview preparation.
College Essay Support: Our team is here to help you craft compelling essays that showcase your unique voice and qualifications.
Career Exploration: Gain valuable exposure to potential career paths through career days, field trips, and connections with local businesses.
Job Readiness Skills: Build your resume with confidence and receive one-on-one support with job placement, both during your senior year and beyond graduation.
Internship Opportunities: Get hands-on experience and explore career options through internship placements with local businesses.
In Their Own Words:
The Emerald School Difference
From An Educator
I'm an educator and I would have chosen a school like this for my son regardless of whether he had been struggling with a Substance Use Disorder. It's personable, it's small so that every child gets individual attention and a curriculum that meets their learning style. There's lots of different activities and there's the space and time to focus on the whole child.
Our World Was Falling Apart
We were at the place in our journey where everything was falling apart... and then we heard about Emerald. It was the beginning of starting to put the pieces back together for our son and our family.
A Supportive Academic Community!
Emerald is primarily an academic school but the beautiful thing about it is that it weaves recovery support throughout the entire day. So it's a school providing that underpinning of support and counseling to help students to perform academically at their highest potential.
School Choice
I am so unbelievably grateful for having Emerald as an option for my son. The support and guidance for him and our family has been amazing. I do wholeheartedly feel that Emerald is the main reason we are approaching a year of sobriety.
My Child Would Not Have Made It Without Emerald!
I 100% know that my son would not be in school and as far in his recovery as he is if it wasn't for Emerald. Emerald's staff is amazing and have taught him so many life skills that he would not be learning at a traditional public school. Having a scholarship opportunity was a game changer for us as we would most likely not be able to send him to Emerald without it. Awesome donor support makes all of this happen.
Forever Grateful!
We are so thankful that the Emerald School of Excellence exists. It has allowed our son to return to school safely in a caring and sober environment.