What Does Orthogenic Mean?

The term "orthogenic" refers to the use of corrective interventions that promote all aspects of healthy development. The O-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 using 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 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 small and large communities
• Navigating the world safely and productively