Boot Camps & Military Schools in North Carolina

When children are between the ages of 12 and 17, there are many pressures that affect their behavior. From social, emotional and physical issues comes at-risk behavior that many parents are desperate to help their teen overcome. HelpYourTeenNow can assist you if you are seeking out military schools, boot camps and other therapeutic options for your troubled teen. We are a parent advocate group that is dedicated to helping parents help their teens overcome the challenges in their lives. We’ll guide you in choosing the right program for your family and we rely on our extensive network of experienced parents who have travelled the path before you with their own children. During our free consultation, HelpYourTeenNow will show you the pros and cons of a range of programs and support you in making the right choice for your child.

Military Schools and Boot Camps in North Dakota

Teens with behavioral issues ranging from depression and self-harm to substance abuse and violence can benefit from a long-term therapeutic or rehabilitation program. Most experts agree that the tough, physical and non-therapeutic programs typical of military schools and boot camps do nothing to cure the underlying problems that shape a teen’s behavior. True military schools are reputable academic institutions with no therapeutic element, and private boot camps are designed to break a teen’s will, not cure him or her. There are many other options available to parents and teens facing a crisis so explore all the options before choosing military school or boot camp.

North Carolina Regulatory Laws

Any 24-hour residential program that serves juveniles in the State of North Carolina must receive a license from the Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section. That agency is a part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Health Service Regulation.

North Carolina private schools do not need to be accredited to operate (N.C. Gen. Stat. §115C-555) and with the exception of fire safety and sanitation safety, these private schools do not have to comply with the state’s Department of Education (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§115C-554, 562). Teachers at private schools don’t need certification to be hired. Also, North Carolina doesn’t require curriculum compliance for private schools either (N.C. Gen. Stat. §115C- 549 and Gen. Stat. § 115C-557). They do, however, need to conduct standardized testing for certain grades and provide testing results (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§115C-549, 553).

(U.S. Department of Education, State Regulation of Private Schools, 2009)

Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf