Keys to success
Guiding Philosophy
Educational Success
At River Oak Center, we firmly believe that meaningful engagement and the opportunity for choice are pivotal in fostering higher academic achievements among students. Thus, our curricula emphasize student-centered and inquiry-based learning, cultivating a community of learners that ignites academic enthusiasm while fostering social connections among students sharing recovery experiences.
Volunteerism
Embracing the ethos of the 12-step program, our emphasis on volunteerism serves as a fundamental step in personal, social, and cognitive growth, contributing positively to students' overall development.
GED, Job Training, and Paid Placement Opportunities
Recognizing individual pathways to success, we offer GED preparation and testing for students for whom it is deemed the optimal route. Moreover, we encourage and support students, where appropriate, to seek and sustain employment, offering job training and paid on-the-job training placements.
After School Program
Our after-school program includes a diverse range of activities such as sports, group engagements, and educational field trips, providing avenues for holistic development beyond the academic realm.
Innovative Instructional Model
Our instructional approach focuses on student engagement, blending online curricula, small group sessions, one-on-one instruction, and evidence-based classroom management techniques. We maintain intentionally small class sizes with mixed-grade levels, ensuring personalized attention and fostering independent work alongside tailored support.
Preparation for Transition
River Oak provides essential core academic courses and credits as mandated by the Florida Department of Education, preparing graduating students for seamless transitions to secondary schools, post-secondary programs, or employment. Our curriculum is specifically designed to address issues commonly faced by students with addiction and co-occurring disorders, based on robust research findings.
Learning Support
Recognizing diverse learning styles, our seasoned staff adeptly cater to various learning needs, providing enrichment and remediation as required. Our instructional model prioritizes research-based practices tailored to diverse populations, encompassing before-learning strategies, information sequencing, direct instruction, and learning strategy interventions.
Recovery Programming
Students at River Oak Center exhibit a determined commitment to sustaining their sobriety, and in turn, ROC is dedicated to supporting their recovery journey through:
Educational Success
At River Oak Center, we firmly believe that meaningful engagement and the opportunity for choice are pivotal in fostering higher academic achievements among students. Thus, our curricula emphasize student-centered and inquiry-based learning, cultivating a community of learners that ignites academic enthusiasm while fostering social connections among students sharing recovery experiences.
Volunteerism
Embracing the ethos of the 12-step program, our emphasis on volunteerism serves as a fundamental step in personal, social, and cognitive growth, contributing positively to students' overall development.
GED, Job Training, and Paid Placement Opportunities
Recognizing individual pathways to success, we offer GED preparation and testing for students for whom it is deemed the optimal route. Moreover, we encourage and support students, where appropriate, to seek and sustain employment, offering job training and paid on-the-job training placements.
After School Program
Our after-school program includes a diverse range of activities such as sports, group engagements, and educational field trips, providing avenues for holistic development beyond the academic realm.
Innovative Instructional Model
Our instructional approach focuses on student engagement, blending online curricula, small group sessions, one-on-one instruction, and evidence-based classroom management techniques. We maintain intentionally small class sizes with mixed-grade levels, ensuring personalized attention and fostering independent work alongside tailored support.
Preparation for Transition
River Oak provides essential core academic courses and credits as mandated by the Florida Department of Education, preparing graduating students for seamless transitions to secondary schools, post-secondary programs, or employment. Our curriculum is specifically designed to address issues commonly faced by students with addiction and co-occurring disorders, based on robust research findings.
Learning Support
Recognizing diverse learning styles, our seasoned staff adeptly cater to various learning needs, providing enrichment and remediation as required. Our instructional model prioritizes research-based practices tailored to diverse populations, encompassing before-learning strategies, information sequencing, direct instruction, and learning strategy interventions.
Recovery Programming
Students at River Oak Center exhibit a determined commitment to sustaining their sobriety, and in turn, ROC is dedicated to supporting their recovery journey through:
- Individual Counseling: Each student collaborates with the school's Recovery Counselor to develop a personalized recovery plan, benefiting from regular monitoring and counseling sessions.
- Recovery Groups: Participating in two weekly recovery-focused groups allows students to reflect on their recovery experiences, gain psycho-educational insights into addiction, and explore 12-step concepts.
- Gender-Specific Student-Run Meetings: Weekly self-help meetings provide invaluable peer support and learning opportunities.
- Random Drug Testing: Maintaining a safe and sober environment involves weekly random drug testing to uphold the Center's ethos.
- Peer Culture: Our institution fosters a robust peer culture where students collectively support each other in facing the challenges of early recovery, identifying and committing to mutual support within the recovery journey.
