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30
Average Student
Yearly Enrollment
Grades 7 – 12 -
30
Average Student
Yearly Enrollment
Grades K – 6 -
100%
Number Of Students Who
Earned A High School
Diploma to date -
4
Number Of Students Who Will Graduate With A High School Diploma In May, 2023
Our Schools
Our History
In January 2000, The New Frontier School was developed to meet the behavioral and learning challenges of students in the Southwest Wisconsin and Northeast Iowa School Districts. They include:
- Boscobel
- Cuba City
- Dodgeville
- Fennimore
- Prairie du Chien
- Riverdale
- River Ridge
- Wauzeka-Steuben
- Lancaster
- North Crawford
- Lowa-Grant
- Postville
- Riceville
- South Winneshiek
- Starmont
- Turkey Valley
- Sumner Frederickburg
- New Hampton
- MFL MarMac
- Howard Winneshiek
- Decorah
- Allamakee
- Viroqua
Crossroads Academy in Decorah is Clinicare’s first Alternative School in Iowa. Educational services began at this location during the 2003-2004 school year for elementary, middle school, and high school students.
Students in elementary, middle, and high school who required a structured learning environment with a high level of behavioral support will benefit from our individualized programs. More than 25 School districts refer students to the Clinicare Alternative Day School programs.
Our Mission & Core Values
Our mission is to provide a highly structured, supportive, and safe learning environment where students with unique or special education needs can benefit from education and develop appropriate school behaviors and social skills.
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RespectTo treat others as you would have them treat you, to value the worth of every person including yourself.
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COMPASSIONOffering an understanding of others’ feelings and encouraging good choices.
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INTEGRITYRole-modeling honesty, trustworthiness, kindness, and dignity even in times of difficulty.
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RESPONSIBILITYTo do what is right, what one is expected to do and to be accountable for your behavior and obligations.
Parent Materials
Below please find helpful resource materials for potential and current parents of students at Clinicare Schools.
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Download
NFCA School Handbook
2022-2023 School Year
Meet Our Staff
New Frontier Academy
Name:
Mary Beth Specht
Bio:
New Frontier Academy Program Director, Special Education Case Manager
Name:
Joeann Tesar
Bio:
Administrative Assistant
Name:
Casey Mielke
Bio:
Instructional Support Strategist
Name:
Jessica Hoefer
Bio:
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Name:
Marinela "Mar" Kruse
Bio:
Middle/High School Paraprofessional, Physical Education Teacher
Name:
Carrie Richard
Bio:
Middle School/High School Paraprofessional
Name:
Melissa Mueller
Bio:
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Name:
Amanda Knutson
Bio:
Elementary School Special Education Teacher
Name:
Lynzye Moris
Bio:
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Name:
Pamela Schuett-Follon
Bio:
Special Education and Social Skills Teacher
Crossroads Academy
Name:
Jillian Christen
Bio:
Crossroads Academy Program Director
Name:
Diane Engen
Bio:
Art/Resource Room Teacher
Name:
Kathi Mitchell
Bio:
Group and Individual Social Skills Teacher
Name:
Mary Bishop
Bio:
Junior High School Special Education Teacher
Name:
Kirsten Richardson
Bio:
Elementary School Special Education Teacher
Name:
Kelly Cook
Bio:
Lead High School Paraprofessional
Name:
Ashley Mara
Bio:
High School Paraprofessional
Name:
Theresa Dehning
Bio:
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Name:
Sarah Hagen
Bio:
Paraprofessional
Name:
Ace Hendricks
Bio:
Middle School/Junior High School Paraprofessional
Name:
Sarah Ferguson
Bio:
Paraprofessional
Name:
Crystal Moellers
Bio:
Behavior Support Specialist
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