Opening of Lake House Academy in Flat Rock, NC

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  • Asheville, NC (1888PressRelease) September 07, 2010 - Lake House Academy, a private, therapeutic boarding school enrolling girls ages 10 to 14 recently opened it's doors this summer following the closing of another North Carolina girls boarding school, New Leaf Academy. Lake House Academy is under the leadership of Executive Director, Catherine "Cat" Jennings, a pioneer in the field of treatment programs for emotionally, socially, and behaviorally challenged adolescents. Cat Jennings was the previous Executive Director of New Leaf Academy.

    The school's program is intended to meet the special needs of girls experiencing emotional or behavioral problems. Girls attend year-round, typically for 12 to 16 months, before returning to traditional schools. Explains Cat Jennings, "Our program consists of three phases of levels to reinforce gaining new skills and tools that aid the girls in relationships, academics, personal development, conflict resolution, self-advocacy, integrity and respect."

    Continued Cat, "Our students learn to take care of their own personal needs as well as the needs of the home, giving them a sense of responsibility for their environment, and respect for their community."

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