Virtual Tour of Wyalusing Academy
The Wyalusing Academy
opened in 1969 as a Residential Treatment Facility. The facility,
originally a Catholic High School for girls, is located in Prairie
du Chien, Wisconsin on seventeen acres in a quiet residential area
overlooking the Mississippi river.
The three story brick structure,
with a capacity of 105 residents, has classroom and offices located
on the main floor and basement level and living units on the second
and third floors. The living units are dormitory style and each
unit has its own TV/Lounge area, game room and kitchen.
Educational
Facilities:
Wyalusing Academy school day is composed of two half days.
Residents receive three hours of individualized academic instruction.
The low teacher to student ratio assures that residents are given
the necessary attention needed to be successful in a school setting.The
remaining three hours the residents will receive vocational instruction.
The areas of Vocational Training may include:
Auto Shop is designed to simulate a typical service station repair
shop. Residents are instructed on the components of vehicle maintenance
and repair.
Residents in Food Service learn to operate the dishwashing
machine, wash pots and pans, perform cleaning tasks and identify
equipment. In Food Service II residents are trained in quantity
food preparation, baking techniques and large equipment operation.
Residents who successfully complete this program are eligible for
employment in the food service industry.
Living
Units:
Each living unit at Wyalusing Academy is unique. The dormitory
style units are designed around the type of resident it will
be serving. Every resident has their own single room, closet, desk and bulletin
board. Units also include a TV/Lounge
area where residents can gather for group discussions or to simply
relax.
Activity Areas:
Wyalusing Academy's recreation program coordinates on-grounds
as well as off-grounds activities. Located on seventeen acres
the academy grounds include a outdoor basketball/tennis court,
mini golf course, par course, bocce ball and softball diamond. The fitness room includes a universal weight machine,
exercise bicycle, treadmill, elliptical and stairmaster machines. There is a video room with games, karaoke and dart board in this area.
