--- title: Academics for Young Men in Recovery | Pivot Tucson description: High school, college, and part-time classes for young men in recovery at Pivot in Tucson, with tutoring, weekly advising, and study hours built in. image: https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hubfs/INB%20featured%20images17.jpg --- [Skip to Content](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/academics#body) [![INB Pivot Logo2-1](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/INB%20Pivot%20Logo2-1.png?width=200&height=63&name=INB%20Pivot%20Logo2-1.png "INB Pivot Logo2-1")](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/?hsLang=en) Toggle Menu - [About](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/about-young-adult-recovery-living) Toggle children for About - [Meet Our Team](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-treatment-team) - [Why Tucson for Young Adult Recovery](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-recovery-tucson) - [Young Adult Transitional Living](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-transitional-living) Toggle children for Young Adult Transitional Living - [Pivot Recovery Pillars](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-recovery-pillars) - [Program Structure & Phases](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/sober-living-program-phases) - [Continuing Care](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/alumni-sober-living) - [Tour Our Campus](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-sober-living-campus-tucson) - [Collegiate Recovery](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/sober-college-recovery-housing) - [High School](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-recovery-high-school) - [Admissions](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-sober-living-program-tucson) Toggle children for Admissions - [Speak with Our Admissions Team](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-sober-living-program-admissions) - [Young Adult Recovery Resources](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/resources/young-adult-recovery) Toggle children for Young Adult Recovery Resources - [Blog: Young Adult Recovery & Mental Health Resources](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/blog) - [Resources for Parents](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/resources/parents-young-adult-recovery) - [A Message for Young Adults](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-recovery-message) - [Pivot Success Stories](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-treatment-reviews) - [FAQ](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Contact Us](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/contact) - [520-370-5333](tel:5203705333) ![25-INB-0152-Website\_Pivot80](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot80.png?width=816&height=800&name=25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot80.png) Academics at Pivot # School Is Part of Recovery at Pivot For a lot of young men leaving treatment, school is where things fell apart. Grades slipped, credits went unfinished, and a semester turned into a withdrawal. Going back can feel like walking into the same situation that went wrong the first time. At Pivot, school happens inside the structure of recovery. Residents can finish a high school diploma on campus, ease back in with one or two classes, or attend the University of Arizona or Pima Community College full time. Every path comes with tutoring, advising, and study hours, and every student is surrounded by peers who are working on the same things. [Call Now](tel:520-370-5333) ![25-INB-0152-Website\_Pivot81](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot81.png?width=816&height=867&name=25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot81.png) ## How Does School Fit Into Recovery? School is treated as one of the main ways residents build independence. A young man who can manage a class schedule, meet deadlines, and ask for help when he’s stuck is practicing the same skills recovery requires. Academics run on the same backbone as the rest of the program: daily structure, licensed clinical support, 12-step involvement, and peer accountability. School is scheduled around therapy and recovery commitments, not the other way around. ## Which Academic Path is Right For My Son? Pivot offers three academic paths. Where a resident starts depends on where he is in school and how much he can take on right now. | | Recovery High School | Part-time classes | Collegiate Recovery | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Who it’s for | Young men ages 17.5 to 19 who need to finish a diploma | Residents easing back into school or work | Full-time college students | | What school looks like | Small on-campus classes, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | One or two classes, often paired with a part-time job | Full course load at the University of Arizona or Pima Community College | | Built-in support | One-on-one help, self-paced curriculum, live instruction | Tutoring, study hours, and time management support | Weekly academic advising, tutoring, study hours, and executive functioning workshops | ![25-INB-0152-Website\_Pivot7-1](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot7-1.png?width=67&height=67&name=25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot7-1.png) ### [Recovery High School](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-recovery-high-school?hsLang=en) Pivot’s Recovery High School is a small, quiet classroom on campus, open only to residents. Students work at their own pace through a mix of independent study and real-time instruction, with one-on-one support from the teacher. There are no crowds, few distractions, and no falling behind unnoticed. Most students finish their diploma in under six months. Classes end at 2:30 p.m., which leaves afternoons for therapy, job training, and group outings. Learn about Recovery High School ![25-INB-0152-Website\_Pivot7-1](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot7-1.png?width=67&height=67&name=25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot7-1.png) ### [Collegiate Recovery](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/sober-college-recovery-housing?hsLang=en) Pivot’s college housing sits just over a mile from the University of Arizona and less than two miles from Pima Community College. Students take a full course load while living in Pivot’s structured community. Each student meets weekly with an academic advisor who reviews grades and syllabi. Pivot helps with enrollment and course planning, runs study hours and executive functioning workshops, and provides tutors in science, math, English, and history. Pivot also partners with Wildcats Anonymous, the University of Arizona’s student-led recovery group. Its on-campus meetings regularly draw more than 60 students, and it organizes recovery-friendly tailgates, campus events, and nightlife so residents can take part in college life without putting their recovery at risk. Learn about Collegiate Recovery ![25-INB-0152-Website\_Pivot82](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot82.png?width=816&height=867&name=25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot82.png) ## What If My Son Isn’t Ready for a Full Course Load? He can start smaller. Residents in Pivot’s transitional track often take one or two classes, sometimes alongside a part-time job, and add more as they show they can handle it. Pima Community College is a common starting point for students who want more flexibility before moving to a four-year school. This mirrors how the rest of Pivot works. Independence grows in phases, and residents earn more responsibility as they progress. [See how Pivot’s phases work](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/sober-living-program-phases?hsLang=en) ## Academic Support Every resident in school has access to: ![001-learning](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/001-learning.png?width=64&height=64&name=001-learning.png) Built-in study hours ![002-atom](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/002-atom.png?width=64&height=64&name=002-atom.png) Tutoring in science, math, English, and history ![003-enroll](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/003-enroll.png?width=64&height=64&name=003-enroll.png) Help with enrollment, course planning, and scheduling ![004-back-in-time](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/004-back-in-time.png?width=64&height=64&name=004-back-in-time.png) Tools for managing time, planning assignments, and staying on track ![005-seminar](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/005-seminar.png?width=64&height=64&name=005-seminar.png) Workshops on executive functioning skills like organization and follow-through ![006-management](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/006-management.png?width=64&height=64&name=006-management.png) Staff who keep an eye on grades and step in early when something slips ![25-INB-0152-Website\_Pivot83](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot83.png?width=816&height=867&name=25-INB-0152-Website_Pivot83.png) ## Who Leads the Academic Program? Denise King has led Pivot’s high school program since 2012. Before joining Pivot, she spent 15 years as Assistant Director of a private school in Tucson, working with students in grades 7 through 12. Her work there focused on individualized education for students with learning differences, including processing challenges, dyslexia, and ADD/ADHD. A Tucson native, Denise holds a B.A. in Secondary Education from the University of Arizona. [Meet the full team](https://www.pivotrecoveryliving.com/young-adult-treatment-team?hsLang=en) ## FAQ Can my son start mid-semester? Yes. Pivot enrolls residents year-round. High school students can start whenever they arrive, and college students get help planning their enrollment for the next available term. How long does it take to finish high school at Pivot? Most students finish in under six months. It depends on how many credits a student needs when he arrives. My son has a learning difference. Can Pivot support him? Pivot’s lead teacher has spent most of her career teaching students with learning differences, including dyslexia, processing challenges, and ADD/ADHD. Talk with our admissions team about your son’s specific needs so we can tell you honestly whether Pivot is a good fit. Does my son need to be enrolled in college before he arrives? No. Pivot helps residents with enrollment and course planning at the University of Arizona and Pima Community College. Does school come before recovery? No. Classes are scheduled around therapy, 12-step meetings, and recovery commitments. The goal is a young man who can manage both, which is what life after Pivot will ask of him. ## Talk With Us About Your Son’s Next Step In School Whether he’s a few credits short of a diploma or ready to take on a full semester, we’ll talk through where he is and which path makes sense. 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