On-Site School

On-site, year-round educational services are provided for residents as part of all Nexus treatment programs.

Faculty

Classes at Mille Lacs Academy are taught by Minnesota licensed teachers and special education teachers who have training in behavior management, creating a therapeutic culture that promotes intellectual development, builds relationship skills, and encourages emotional growth in students.

Licensing

The school at Mille Lacs Academy is part of the Minnesota public school system and is licensed by the State of Minnesota. Classroom instruction is provided through the Onamia School District and is structured to help students transition back to their community schools after treatment.

Curriculum

Classes are offered in general education for both primary and secondary levels, and include English, literature, math, science, social studies, social skills, computer, health, and physical education. Students also receive instruction in study skills, drug and alcohol prevention, and sexuality, as appropriate for age and grade. Lunch is provided by Mille Lacs Academy as part of the school day.

Classroom Size

Our Mille Lacs Academy on-site school maintains small classroom sizes to optimize teacher-to-student ratios.

Community Involvement

At Nexus, we believe that education is more than just academics, so we provide students with work and social opportunities, field trips, and community involvement activities during their treatment stay at Mille Lacs Academy.