The Daily Schedule
Instructional Focus and Goal
At River Oak Center, our educational approach is multifaceted, combining computer-based curriculum, traditional classroom instruction, small group activities, recovery support, and personalized tutoring to ensure comprehensive course completion. Through our collaboration with Duval Virtual Instructional Academy (DVIA), students benefit from on-site Certified Teachers and educational mentoring offered within River Oak's program. Upon successful completion until graduation, River Oak students receive a prestigious Duval County Diploma.
Our Center's mission is to empower students by utilizing online course delivery, individualized instruction, and dedicated mentorship to cultivate self-motivated and independent learners who take control of their educational journey. Recognizing the holistic nature of recovery, students actively engage in a diverse array of extracurricular activities and volunteer programs on a weekly basis alongside their core academic studies. This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only excel academically but also develop a well-rounded and empowered sense of self as they progress through their educational journey at River Oak Center.
WE ARE A YEAR ROUND PROGRAM
School begins at 9 am
9:00am Morning Check-in
9:00 to 9:30 am Breakfast
9:35 - 1230 pm Academic Coursework
12:30 pm: - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm -2:00 pm Group
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Enrichment
School is dismissed at 3:00 pm
Early Release on Fridays at 1:00 so we do not have group
After-School Program
Our youth center at River Oak offers a secure and wholesome environment designed to serve as a healthy alternative for teens, fostering a space free from detrimental influences. Teens have access to various recreational activities throughout the week, promoting engagement and a sense of camaraderie. This environment encourages the formation of supportive relationships among students, embracing the essence of enthusiastic sobriety. Contact us to discover more about our offers.
Weekly Activities and Trips
Scheduled weekly activities and end-of-semester trips during the school year provide additional opportunities for engagement and growth.
Operational Information
River Oak adheres to the Duval County School Calendar for holidays and early dismissals. Parents receive weekly progress reports to stay updated on their child's academic journey. Students lacking transportation to and from school qualify for a JTA Bus Pass, as River Oak does not currently have a DCPS Bus assigned to our program.
Summer Term Support
The summer months pose unique challenges for teens in early recovery, heightening the risk of relapse. To address this, River Oak offers a structured and supportive environment during the summer term, providing a positive space for growth and reinforcing commitment to recovery. Our summer program, running from mid-June to mid-August (9 am to 3 pm, with pickup by 4), features opportunities for high school credit, engaging field trips, enjoyable cookouts, and sports activities. Weekly drug testing and on-site counseling, facilitated by a dedicated DCPS Teacher, are integral components of our summer program to support teens in their recovery journey.
At River Oak Center, our educational approach is multifaceted, combining computer-based curriculum, traditional classroom instruction, small group activities, recovery support, and personalized tutoring to ensure comprehensive course completion. Through our collaboration with Duval Virtual Instructional Academy (DVIA), students benefit from on-site Certified Teachers and educational mentoring offered within River Oak's program. Upon successful completion until graduation, River Oak students receive a prestigious Duval County Diploma.
Our Center's mission is to empower students by utilizing online course delivery, individualized instruction, and dedicated mentorship to cultivate self-motivated and independent learners who take control of their educational journey. Recognizing the holistic nature of recovery, students actively engage in a diverse array of extracurricular activities and volunteer programs on a weekly basis alongside their core academic studies. This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only excel academically but also develop a well-rounded and empowered sense of self as they progress through their educational journey at River Oak Center.
WE ARE A YEAR ROUND PROGRAM
School begins at 9 am
9:00am Morning Check-in
9:00 to 9:30 am Breakfast
9:35 - 1230 pm Academic Coursework
12:30 pm: - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm -2:00 pm Group
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Enrichment
School is dismissed at 3:00 pm
Early Release on Fridays at 1:00 so we do not have group
After-School Program
Our youth center at River Oak offers a secure and wholesome environment designed to serve as a healthy alternative for teens, fostering a space free from detrimental influences. Teens have access to various recreational activities throughout the week, promoting engagement and a sense of camaraderie. This environment encourages the formation of supportive relationships among students, embracing the essence of enthusiastic sobriety. Contact us to discover more about our offers.
Weekly Activities and Trips
Scheduled weekly activities and end-of-semester trips during the school year provide additional opportunities for engagement and growth.
Operational Information
River Oak adheres to the Duval County School Calendar for holidays and early dismissals. Parents receive weekly progress reports to stay updated on their child's academic journey. Students lacking transportation to and from school qualify for a JTA Bus Pass, as River Oak does not currently have a DCPS Bus assigned to our program.
Summer Term Support
The summer months pose unique challenges for teens in early recovery, heightening the risk of relapse. To address this, River Oak offers a structured and supportive environment during the summer term, providing a positive space for growth and reinforcing commitment to recovery. Our summer program, running from mid-June to mid-August (9 am to 3 pm, with pickup by 4), features opportunities for high school credit, engaging field trips, enjoyable cookouts, and sports activities. Weekly drug testing and on-site counseling, facilitated by a dedicated DCPS Teacher, are integral components of our summer program to support teens in their recovery journey.
ALternative Peer group (apg) |
After-School Program with Alternative Peer Group (APG) Model
Our after-school program incorporates the Alternative Peer Group (APG) model, fostering a positive social environment and a fresh peer community dedicated to nurturing attitudes and behaviors conducive to personal growth and positive change. Within this alternative peer group, participants experience numerous benefits including:
We extend the opportunity for parents to engage in bi-monthly family and parent group meetings, providing a space for fellowship focused on self-care and mutual support. In these gatherings, parents grappling with challenges gain insights, find practical solutions for day-to-day obstacles, learn effective boundary-setting strategies, and discover the best ways to support their teens in recovery.
Steps to Recovery
Our approach to recovery involves various steps including:
Through our life skills curriculum, teens acquire new tools to overcome daily challenges. They can witness, practice, and apply these skills in our group meetings and social activities.
Spiritual Emphasis
We encourage individuals to explore and develop their unique spiritual journeys. Principles such as service, faith, honesty, and self-examination are woven into our program, fostering personal growth and self-reflection.
Our after-school program incorporates the Alternative Peer Group (APG) model, fostering a positive social environment and a fresh peer community dedicated to nurturing attitudes and behaviors conducive to personal growth and positive change. Within this alternative peer group, participants experience numerous benefits including:
- Informal after-school hangouts
- Engaging weekend social activities
- A supportive community where youth can relate, discuss common challenges, and provide encouragement to make positive choices
- A safe and sober environment fostering recovery-oriented social activities
- Opportunities to build lifelong friendships
We extend the opportunity for parents to engage in bi-monthly family and parent group meetings, providing a space for fellowship focused on self-care and mutual support. In these gatherings, parents grappling with challenges gain insights, find practical solutions for day-to-day obstacles, learn effective boundary-setting strategies, and discover the best ways to support their teens in recovery.
Steps to Recovery
Our approach to recovery involves various steps including:
- Engaging in peer discussions with those undergoing similar experiences
- Learning from others' approaches to overcoming challenges in their recovery journey
- Hearing success stories and acknowledging the consequences of addiction
- Setting and achieving personal goals to experience the satisfaction of progress
- Celebrating successes achieved in overcoming addiction
Through our life skills curriculum, teens acquire new tools to overcome daily challenges. They can witness, practice, and apply these skills in our group meetings and social activities.
Spiritual Emphasis
We encourage individuals to explore and develop their unique spiritual journeys. Principles such as service, faith, honesty, and self-examination are woven into our program, fostering personal growth and self-reflection.
