Children and Adolescent admitted to Hickory Trail Hospital or enrolled in our Adolescent Day Program will receive educational services from a doctoral-level teacher in a classroom setting. Children admitted to either program do not withdraw from school.
In lieu of the school sending classwork, the Hickory Trail teacher will provide a Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standard based on grade-level curriculum.

• Students remain enrolled in their current school.
• Your child’s school is notified that your child is receiving medically necessary treatment thereby avoiding any truancy issues.
  • Students are coded “present, not in membership”.
• Dr. Kathleen Giglio, Ed. D. will to be the “Teacher of Record.”
  • This alleviates the need for a hospital/home-bound teacher to gather, tutor and return classwork for the student.
• Students participate in a tutorial model education program with a certified teacher to assist them in completing work your school provides or they may participate in an on grade-level TEKS-based curriculum.
• Courses (with modifications as required) that can be completed while at Hickory Trail are as follows:
  • English
    • Literature
    • Grammar
    • Writing
  • Psychology/Sociology
  • Social Studies/Government/History/Geography
  • Mathematics
  • General Science
  • Art History/Appreciation
  • Music History/Appreciation
  • Physical Education/Health/Yoga
  • STARR/EOC Preparation
• Most schools will accept attendance and grades, sent at approximately 10-day intervals, the end of a semester or six-week grading period, and at the completion/discharge from the program, from the “Teacher of Record,” ensuring that the students will not lose credits/units upon returning school.
• Schools may, at their discretion, apply course credit for additional classwork completed that may not be listed in the student’s current course list.
• Upon discharge preparation, educational services will work with day hospital staff to complete courses through titration process.
• Upon discharge/completion of the Better Days Wellness Program, students may return to their former school schedule

While we cannot offer diagnosis, counseling or recommendations online, you can call to schedule a complimentary assessment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 972-298-7323. If you are currently experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.