Welcome to Alamance Academy Day ADMISSIONS

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•Referral from school, mental health provider or parent

•Funded by: School district (IDEA, Medicaid), private insurance, or private pay

•Duration: Full academic year, renewable upon review

•Referral from: school, mental health provider or parent

•Funded by: School district (as part of disciplinary alternative education), private pay, or Medicaid crisis stabilization services

•Duration: 3–30 days with possibility for extension

 To ensure Alamance Academy Day is the best fit for each student, applicants must be boys entering or enrolled in grades 5 through 8 and must meet one or more of the following criteria:

Primary Diagnosis

• Student has a primary mental health or learning diagnosis (e.g., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc.).
  

Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

• Student has an active IEP that includes therapeutic behavioral and academic interventions.
  

School History

• Student has been suspended, expelled, or placed on extended leave from their home school.
• Student requires short-term intensive intervention to successfully return to a less restrictive educational setting.
  

Educational Needs

• Student has been unable to succeed in a traditional school setting due to emotional and/or behavioral challenges.
• Student requires a highly structured, nurturing environment to support social, emotional, and academic growth.
  

Mental Health or Treatment History

• Student is currently transitioning from or at risk of transitioning to residential placement or psychiatric hospitalization.
• Student has been referred to a therapeutic day treatment program by a licensed mental health professional.
  

Family/Guardian Initiative

• Student has a parent, guardian, or private-pay family seeking a nurturing, therapeutic, and academic alternative to traditional schooling.

1. Initial Inquiry

• Referral from home school principal or counselor, mental health provider or parent.
  

2. Intake Assessment

• Schedule and complete a student intake assessment.
  

3. Application Submission

• Complete and submit the Alamance Academy Day application form.
  

4. Records Release Authorization

• Submit a signed Records Release Form to obtain academic, behavioral, and medical records.
  

5. Submission of Required Documents

• Provide copies of:
  • Current IEP (if applicable)
  • Recent psychological evaluations
  • Academic records
  • Disciplinary history
  • Relevant medical information
    

6. Review of School Policies and Procedures

• Parent/guardian and student review and sign acknowledgment of all school policies and procedures.
  

7. Financial Obligation/Agreement

• Parent/guardian reviews and signs the Financial Responsibility Agreement, including tuition details, payment plans, and any additional fees.
  

8. Admissions Committee Review

• The Program Director reviews all materials and makes an acceptance decision.
  

9. Acceptance Notification

• Family receives written notification of acceptance or denial.
• If accepted, an enrollment meeting is scheduled.
  

10. Enrollment and Orientation

• Attend a family orientation session.
• Finalize enrollment paperwork and student start date.

1. Emergency Intake Request

• School principal or counselor, agency representative or parent/guardian contacts Alamance Academy Day requesting immediate placement.
  

2. Expedited Intake Assessment

• Complete a rapid intake assessment (within 24–48 hours).
  

3. Application Submission

• Submit an emergency application form.
  

4. Records Release Authorization

• Provide signed Records Release Form to gather essential documents as quickly as possible.
  

5. Submission of Available Documents

• Provide any available:
  • Current IEP (if applicable)
  • Recent behavior reports
  • Emergency care plans 
  • Relevant medical information
    

6. Review of School Policies and Procedures

• Acknowledge and sign receipt of essential school policies and procedures at intake.
  

7. Financial Obligation/Agreement

• Review and sign the Financial Agreement specific to respite/emergency admissions, including duration and payment terms.
  

8. Temporary Placement Approval

• The Program Director approves emergency placement pending full review.
  

9. Full Enrollment Completion

• Complete remaining admissions paperwork within 2 days of emergency placement.

Application Fee

Clinical Assessment

Enrollment Fee

Daily Cost

Yearly Tuition