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Hope Academy
The Recovery High School at Fairbanks
Hope Academy, the recovery high school at Fairbanks, is a tuition-free, public, charter high school on the northeast side campus of Fairbanks in Indianapolis. Fairbanks' prospectus and application to receive its charter can be found HERE.
Fairbanks has been focused on recovery from alcohol and drug addiction for nearly 65 years. We understand the challenges facing those individuals and families who struggle with restoring hope and self-sufficiency. Our experience in treating adolescents tells us that long-term success for adolescents in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse is grounded in a good education and ongoing support. Fairbanks professionals have developed a recovery high school in order to fulfill the dual and unique needs of recovering students and their families for both recovery support and attainment of a high quality education.
A recovery high school is a welcoming and supportive academic environment that is committed to sobriety, academic success and personal growth. The mission of Hope Academy is to provide a safe, sober and challenging school experience for students who share a commitment to educational achievement and personal growth. By combining key characteristics associated with educational excellence and an achievement-oriented curriculum with the promotion of sobriety and health, students will graduate remaining sober and ready for higher education and/or the workforce.
Hope Academy in the News
- Channel 6 News: Hope Academy Students weigh in on national survey conducted by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Addiction at Columbia University - American Attitudes on Substance Abuse: Teens and Parents. Watch here.
- Alltreatment.com interviews President and CEO of Fairbanks and Hope Academy, Helene Cross and COO of Hope Academy, Rachelle Gardner about Recovery Schools. Read interview here.
What are the responsibilities for the student?
Hope Academy is designed to provide a supportive community for students who want to maintain their sobriety throughout their lifetime. Students are expected to:
- Remain drug and alcohol free
- Continually work a recovery program
- Be willing to be randomly tested for alcohol or drug use
- Attend 12-step meetings
- Have a sponsor for support
- Support a recovery environment
- Abide by the Recovery Values of the school
What are the responsibilities of a parent/guardian?
Family support is important to achieve recovery success; for this reason Hope Academy ensures that parents/guardians are fully involved with their child's education and recovery responsibilities. Parenting an adolescent in recovery can be difficult at times. Hope Academy will provide each family with the best possible support. By enrolling a child, the parent/guardian becomes a member of that child's recovery team. The recovery support team is the student's personal support system. It is the responsibility of the team to see that their student is working on their Continuous Learning Plan and following the Recovery Values at home as well as at school. With this ongoing support system, students are more likely to achieve academic and recovery success. Additional support will be available to families through parent/faculty organizations and various school committees.
CONTACT:
Rachelle Gardner, MA, CADACII at 317.572.9382
or
Gale Stone at 317.572.9356
School Director
Gale Stone
Hope Academy Board:
Christopher Stack, M.D., Chairman
Helene M. Cross, President
Marissa Manlove, Secretary
Malcolm C. Pownall, Treasurer
Rachelle Gardner, Chief Operating Officer
Donna Dellen
Mr. Jim Holton
Julie Johnson-Unwin
Dorothy J. May
Pat Garrett Rooney
Michael Rosiello
Thomas D. Weede
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