What Does Orthogenic Mean?

The term “orthogenic” refers to the use of corrective interventions that promote all aspects of healthy development. The Orthogenic School’s mission is to give its students a second chance to succeed and grow in school and beyond. To ensure success, the O-School emphasizes the development of key life skills, including:

Recognizing strengths and utilizing them to achieve success
Building strong and beneficial relationships that provide support “in the moment“
Managing daily life experiences with flexibility and problem solving skills in order to build adaptability
Fostering a sense of mastery and confidence each day to promote self-esteem
Setting and achieving short and long term goals
Analyzing situations so that feelings and perceptions are taken into consideration when problem solving
Establishing an identity within smaller and larger communities
Navigating the world safely and productively