diamond ranch academy parent portal

by Dr. Evan Ritchie DVM 9 min read

What is Diamond Ranch Academy?

Diamond Ranch Academy is a WWASP-affiliated behavior-modification program. It was originally founded in 1999 in Boise, ID by Rob and Sherri Dias as a Therapeutic Boarding School. In 2001, Diamond Ranch moved to a 200-acre ranch located at 1500 E 2700 S, Hurricane, UT 84737.

Why choose the Ranch Academy?

The Ranch Academy plans for self-paced, individualized instruction for every student. We have high expectations for our students and continually strive to provide them with quality instruction, resources and facilities.

What is the history of Diamond Ranch?

It was originally founded in 1999 in Boise, ID by Rob and Sherri Dias as a Therapeutic Boarding School. In 2001, Diamond Ranch moved to a 200-acre ranch located at 1500 E 2700 S, Hurricane, UT 84737. This location is the current location of Three Points Center, and the former location of Olympus Academy.

What happened to Paris Jackson at Diamond Ranch Academy?

In 2013, Paris Jackson, daughter of singer Michael Jackson, was placed at Diamond Ranch Academy following a suicide attempt. Paris Jackson has since stated that she suffered symptoms of PTSD after attending the school.

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Parent & Family Support

We provide free seminars and workshops to help parents understand their role in this process. Not only do these meetings benefit families, they give parents the opportunity to connect with other parents as well as DRA’s employees, including therapists, faculty and coaches.

Visits

At the appropriate time during each student’s stay at Diamond Ranch Academy, monthly parent visits are encouraged to assist with improving relationships and preparing for future plans.

English Learner Master Plan - Advisory Committee Interest Form

This committee will be composed of all educational partners in our community - parents, community members, students, teachers, classified staff and administrators.

Class of 2026 Information Night

Our annual Informational Night for all 8th graders interested in attending Diamond Ranch will be held on February 24th from 5:30-8:30.

SAT & PSAT Day March 23rd

On March 23rd, all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT or SAT. All Freshmen and Sophomores will participate in the PSAT 9 or 10, while Juniors will participate in the SAT.

On-Campus COVID Testing available to ALL Students

Diamond Ranch as well as all schools across PUSD is offering free and voluntary, weekly COVID-19 testing at our school site until further notice. The testing will occur on a weekly basis for students and staff beginning the week of Monday, January 31, 2022.

English Learner Master Plan - Advisory Committee Interest Form

This committee will be composed of all educational partners in our community - parents, community members, students, teachers, classified staff and administrators.

Class of 2026 Information Night

Our annual Informational Night for all 8th graders interested in attending Diamond Ranch will be held on February 24th from 5:30-8:30.

SAT & PSAT Day March 23rd

On March 23rd, all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT or SAT. All Freshmen and Sophomores will participate in the PSAT 9 or 10, while Juniors will participate in the SAT.

Events

Welcome to The Ranch Academy, we are an open-enrollment public charter school, serving students in grades 6-12. We specialize in working with students who may need a more individualized approach to their education. The Ranch Academy plans for self-paced, individualized instruction for every student.

Our Mission

is to promote individual success towards educational and career goals or college readiness. We will instill a positive attitude, improved decision making abilities and increased social skills to encourage confident and independent citizens.

Our Vision

is to operate as a model program specializing in at risk student as well as those who require flexible scheduling and learning enviroment.

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