The inability to succeed in school can stem from several causes at once. A student may have a history of academic failure, poor motivation, or school avoidance. He or she may struggle with disorganized thinking, anxiety, overwhelming feelings of depression, self - dislike, or avoidant behaviors. Some students come to us with identified learning differences and the frustration that accompanies such difficulties. These feelings often lead to patterns of avoidant behavior or self-defeating thoughts or actions.
For a struggling adolescent, the most inviting thing about Mill Creek is its peaceful, supportive, intimate atmosphere. All of our students are involved in transcending and mastering personal problems that have seriously affected their lives, their achievement, their relations with peers and adults, and their overall happiness.