Gem Academy Daily Schedule

A Day In The Life At Gem Academy

The Gem Academy offers a welcoming and nurturing residential campus and provides a beautiful, safe facility with a full schedule of classes and activities that reflect our commitment to preparing our students for lifelong positive change. The format is that of a boarding school with a curriculum inclusive of high school general studies, nutrition and culinary, fitness, multi-modal therapy, community service and experiential learning.

What Makes Gem Academy Different?

Gem Academy utilizes a scientific approach and evidence based practices in every aspect of the program.

What makes Gem effective is the immersion model with the support and educational components necessary for lifelong change.

Communication is key to your daughter’s success. The sharing of culture, interests and experiences encourages deep connections between students, teachers and staff often creating lifelong friendships.

Students reside at our beautiful Scottsdale all-inclusive campus with ample space to live and work together. Take a Virtual Tour of Gem Academy. Roommates are assigned to create positive and well-balanced experiences, friendships and activity partners. For a snapshot of a typical weekday schedule, please refer to the timeline below.

Weekday Schedule

Wake Up & Morning Activity

6:30 AM
to
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
to
8:45 AM

Breakfast & Chores

Culinary & Nutrition

8:45 AM
to
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
to
3:30 PM

Core Subjects & Lunch

  • English
  • History
  • Math
  • Language
  • Science

Therapy Group

3:30 PM
to
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
to
6:00 PM

Arts &
Expression

  • Dance
  • Music
  • Yoga
  • Visual Art

Dinner &
Self-Monitoring

6:00 PM
to
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
to
8:00 PM

Evening Activity / Study Hall

Life Skills

  • Relationship Skill Building
  • Healthy Social Media Use
  • Public Speaking
  • Healthy Body Image
  • and Guest Speakers
8:00 PM
to
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
to
10:00 PM

Relaxation & Bedtime

Weekends

  • Adventure Outings
  • Volunteering
  • Cultural Events
  • Grocery Practice
  • Meal Prep
Saturdays
and
Sundays