Alternative Secondary
Education
An Exciting and Creative
Approach to Learning
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP
– a student driven academic strand for true to life business experiences
- STANDARDS
BASED ACADEMICS
– From Reading, Math, History, all the credits necessary for graduation
- HANDS-ON
SCIENCE – In
depth science education using science labs and innovative kit-based curricula
- TECHNOLOGY
– 15 station
state-of-the-art computer lab with internet and technology based learning
experiences
- ONE ON ONE
COUNSELING
_ 5 to 1 student-teacher ratio with individual counseling
- CLINICAL SERVICES
– Includes evaluation, group and individual intervention, staff training, and
parent and family guidance
- JOB EXPERIENCE –
Real-world on the job training at participating businesses
Career Academy students,
James Capuano,
Veanna Ayala, Eric Moden,
Louie Rogers, Matt Tappero,
and Justin Machano experiment
in rocket-car design.
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Benefits for Students
Our focus on students’
strengths and capabilities leads to increased self-confidence and real world
achievements
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Students receive school credit for at-work experiences
- Five
to one student-teacher ratio allow for quality one-to-one attention
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Structured programs are designed with the flexibility to meet individual needs
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Students may participate in “sending-school” extracurricular activities
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Benefits for Parents
Our programs recognizes the
needs of families and the importance of a cooperative effort
- The
open door policy involves parents in their child’s education
- We
provide a leaning environment for children who may have given up on their
education
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Improved behaviors in school translate into improved behaviors in the home and
the community
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Intensive attendance policy prevents students from falling through the cracks
- We
work as a team with the state and private agencies to help meet the needs of
your child
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Benefits for District
We are a district-friendly experienced staff
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Tuition is significantly lower than the equivalent alternative placements
- Our
20-day diagnostic period allows for a full evaluation of the student
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Clinical psychologist offers complete assessment and ongoing counseling and
consultation
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Students receive quality educational experiences in a nurturing environment
filled with accountability, rewards and personal growth
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Services provided
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For-credit educational coursework in major subject areas
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Functional behavioral analysis/positive behavioral supports
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Individual Education Plans (in conjunction with the sending districts)
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Psychological evaluations
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Group therapy
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Ongoing counseling
- Job
placement
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Vocational screening and evaluation
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State of the art computer lab
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Exciting hands-on science program
- True
to life entrepreneurship training and experiences
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Family support systems
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