Paint Rock Valley's unique elective system provides your child opportunities to earn the elective credits she or he will need to graduate from high school. The electives are designed to teach an array of life skills and to meet the needs of students with differing learning styles. These activities are experiential in nature. Elective courses include Equine Sciences, and Adventure Programming.
Equine Sciences. At Paint Rock Valley, we have the unique opportunity to offer our students an elective course focused on horses, horse care, and horsemanship. Students learn anatomy, proper care, and participate in EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) activities. The emphasis in the course is for students to interact with horses in a positive manner and to learn life-lessons from these powerful teachers. Both of our instructors hold EAGALA I & II certifications, which provide the knowledge and training necessary for facilitating activities effectively.
Adventure Programming. This elective provides your child with opportunities to learn and grow in exciting new ways. Team-building activities, ropes course, climbing tower, and other fun outdoor activities are facilitated by trained staff. Adolescents have a developmental need for risk-taking behaviors and adventure programming is a healthy way for your child to meet this need. The curriculum focuses on issues of communication skills, healthy self-concept, leadership qualities, and creative problem-solving.
