At Cherokee Creek Boys School, many students have been either diagnosed with or are challenged with, attention deficit disorder, depression, attachment issues, and/or oppositional defiant behavior. Other boys have learning disabilities or learning style differences that make traditional schools a frustrating source of failure.

By the time boys reach Cherokee Creek, family relationships are often strained and the home environment may be in chaos.  Many of our students are unaware, unwilling or incapable of recognizing the negative impact that their actions have on themselves, their families and those around them.

Many students come to us with some or a combination of the following challenges:

                                      CLINICAL DIAGNOSES

• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Attachment issues
• Oppositional/defiant behavior

ACADEMIC CHALLENGES

• Learning disabilities
• Learning Style Differences
• Frustration with school / failing academically

LIFE ISSUES:

• Divorce
• Early childhood trauma
• Adoption or abandonment
• Death of a loved one
• Bullying and other pressures of adolescence

CHEROKEE CREEK BOYS SCHOOL’s journey of self discovery challenges boys to explore the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual domains of their character.  In Cherokee Creek lingo, we ask them to explore their Warrior, Visionary, Healer and Teacher aspects of self. This path of discovery leads boys to  develop:

Academic success Self-esteem and confidence Motivation Responsibility and accountability Social skills Strong and respectful relationships with parents and other authority figures Healthy relationships with siblings and peers Appropriate outlets for expressing feelings Anger management skills Conflict resolution skills Problem solving skills

 

“Remember that you are unique.
If that is not fulfilled, then something
wonderful has been lost.”

-Martha Graham