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Originally Posted by Frequitude
That's an "alternative" school?!? What does that mean actually?
I lived just down the street forever and always just assumed it was a "regular" school. Heck, I thought it was a fancy school because of what looks like garden plots in the corner of the school yard. I suppose that alone speaks to it not being a contributor to anything rough from my point of view.
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School Motto
"Freedom to be who you are."
Unique points
Teachers and students are equals and are on a first-name basis.
Alternative High School is a democratic community. Once a week students and teachers hold a democratic meeting to determine the non-academic workings of the school. This meeting provides a forum for the school community to solve problems, air concerns, determine the nature of the agreements and negotiate use of funds.
Students have the freedom to learn in a personalized manner. Instruction is conducted in small groups or individual tutorials. Independent learning and personal projects are encouraged.
Students have the opportunity to pursue personal interests and passions on Focus Fridays where teachers provide a multitude of learning and credit opportunities to students.
Alternative High School requires that prospective students fill in an application form and be interviewed. Once accepted, students must pass an apprenticeship to obtain full student status.
Alternative High School has a mentor system in which each teacher is responsible for monitoring the progress and well-being of mentor group students.