Academic excellence is a main goal at HMNB. We understand that a high school education is paramount in the success of all students. For this reason, we work with an accredited transcript program. Your tuition includes up to seven credits per semester. Junior High School and Senior High School BYU Independent Study offers a fully accredited high school transcript program. Students enrolled in this program may also have the opportunity to complete courses for college credit. Earned credits through independent study are generally transferable to other educational institutions. Your son will start school at Heart Mountain New Beginnings in a highly structured and supervised home environment.  BYU final exams will be taken and proctored at our local college. Work Program It is the desire of HMNB to give our students all of the tools they will need to succeed in life. One of the most valuable and often most overlooked of these is a strong work ethic. In today’s society there is a shortage of skilled tradesmen. We understand the extreme importance of academics, but also know the value of trade skills. For this reason, all students at HMNB will have the opportunity to work in a variety of trades. Our goal is to expose them to as wide a range of career opportunities as possible. Students may have the opportunity to work with skilled tradesman in the community to develop a working knowledge in a particular field. While it is crucial to develop a good work ethic; it is also important that the boys find work that makes them happy and fits with their values and desires. For this reason, students are observed closely to determine their interests and aptitudes. Students may also be given an aptitude test to determine their interests and a work program will be tailored to fit these (when available and appropriate). Community Service Students at HMNB participate in a wide range of community service opportunities. The focus of these is two-fold. They provide a service to the community and help people that are in need; maybe more important however, the boys learn the value of giving of themselves. The boys realize that the rewards of their labor need not always be financial. Daily Chores All boys are given daily chores that they are expected to complete. The success of the program depends on these chores being completed properly and in a timely fashion. Boys encourage each other to complete their chores so the group can enjoy the fruits of their labors. Boys learn that there are things in life we all must do that we may not enjoy and do not get paid for. Physical Education Boys go through a step by step, year round physical education program that is structured to teach them the advantages of staying physically fit and active. During the winter months they will participate in the USA Wrestling program. Wrestling teaches them discipline, mental agility, and self-esteem. Money Management Through our unique approach to discipline, boys learn responsibility not only in behavior but also in finance. Through the use of our token system, students learn to manage money, balance and maintain a checkbook and to save for future purchases. Parents will be taught to implement this program at home for aftercare once the student returns home or for use with younger children where applicable. For more information on our academic programs, contact our admissions office now at 1-877-WYO-BOYS or by email.