Kessler Horse Farm

Kessler Horse Farm is an alternative education program for high school students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

The unique learning environment at the Horse Farm supports credit recovery through small group instruction in a structured learning environment that allows students to have a flexible schedule. Program electives focus on topics related to horse care, horse training, animal anatomy, physiology and environmental issues.

The program is staffed with a team off highly qualified and licensed/certified staff who specialize in the delivery of educational services for students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Horse Farm staff work collaboratively with families and district personnel as well as mental health and drug and alcohol agencies to meet the needs of the students.

Students enrolled at Kessler Horse Farm must be ages 14-17 and enrolled in high school classes by Sept. 1. All students typically have a medical condition that precludes a full-day schedule, do not function successfully in a traditional school setting, have grades well below projected levels, are frequently late or have excessive absences and/or have a history of family or personal problems or suspension/expulsion.