Jill Wilson

Mountain Heights Academy got my son through high school. They not only "got him through" but thoroughly prepared him for his next step. I so appreciate the principal allowing him to transfer in under extenuating circumstances and especially the special education department (he had an IEP) and teachers for taking him under their wing, figuring out his needs, and helping him learn how to communicate and stay on track, not getting behind. Also appreciate the counseling department who helped him learn about his adult options (school, work, etc). We appreciated the variety of classes offered as well as the way they were offered. For my son, who much prefers being outdoors than indoors, Mountain Heights was a great solution. I really can't say enough about how impressed I was with the counselor who meet with him regularly to explore his options, really taking time to help him figure out what he wants to do after high school and then teaching him how to do it, how to reach out and contact people, what the next steps are. He went in as a reluctant, quiet student who was just trying to fly under the radar to survive but has emerged confident in moving forward, confident in his choices, steady and grounded, knowing how to advocate for himself and feeling hopeful about his future. It's a wonderful thing to see and such a relief as a parent to have that kind of care and support from a team of administration, teachers, counseling, and special education. Thank you so much!