Our school is a full member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). NATSAP was founded in 1999 to serve as a nationwide resource to assist programs that work with young people who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, according to NATSAP. The organizations is governed by a volunteer board of directors that’s…
Read MoreStudents at Chrysalis School experience a simpler lifestyle without some of the technologies that can often distract them at home. The beautiful, remote setting ofnorthwestern Montana is a far cry from the large cities where many of the students have been raised. Instead of talking on cellphones or playing video games, Chrysalis students spend their…
Read MoreLocated a handful of miles from the Canadian border, Chrysalis is a therapeutic boarding school in northwestern Montana. Our 65-acre campus includes student housing, a gym/office complex, soccer fields, tennis courts and volleyball courts. We also have areas where our students can ride horses. We are located in a gorgeous setting that’s about five hours…
Read MoreHere at Chrysalis School, we help our students grow and develop in a healthy, safe environment. Our system of instruction helps the teenage girls make positive choices and they increase in maturity and self-esteem. The Chrysalis experience is individualized. No two of the hundreds of girls who have studied here have had the exact same…
Read MoreChrysalis is one of only four schools in the state of Montana that are accredited with the National Independent Private Schools Association, according to NIPSA . NIPSA accreditation involves school data, organizational structure, curriculum, staff, activities and more. There are NIPSA-affiliated schools in 19 states from Alabama to Wisconsin. The organization abides by a code…
Read MoreAcademics at Chrysalis School are designed to help teenage girls who have struggled in traditional academic settings such as public schools. We employ state-certified high school teachers, as well as several tutors. Students study subjects such as English, history and mathematics, and they’re also expected to get active in extracurricular activities such as athletics, music…
Read MoreFamilies play an essential role in our work here at Chrysalis School. Our clinical staff works closely with both parents and students as part of the therapeutic environment. We communicate with families through Skype or phone calls and encourage carefully planned visitation both on and off campus. Chrysalis families are also encouraged to participate in…
Read MoreThis summer, nearly 60 travelers from Chrysalis School renewed a tradition of community service at Glacier National Park. Chrysalis, a therapeutic boarding school, is located in northwestern Montana near the Canadian border. The school is about 35 miles from Glacier National Park, which features more than 700 miles of trails set among mountains, meadows, forests and…
Read MoreToday marks the start of the fall semester here at Chrysalis School. We’re excited to have the girls starting their year of academics, therapy and activities here after a summer filled with Chrysalis activities. We’ve got our full capacity of 36 students this year. Stay tuned to this blog for updates throughout the school year.
Read MoreThe fall semester starts Tuesday at Chrysalis School. We’re excited to have the girls back here in Eureka, Montana! Many of the Chrysalis students have participated in summer adventure activities like biking, horseback riding, hiking and service projects. We’re proud of the tradition of community servicehere at Chrysalis; we’ll strive to continue that legacy of…
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