The Benefits of Alternative Schooling

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There are many benefits to providing children with alternative schooling. Alternative schools can offer:

• A focus on students who are at risk, such as those who are behind in credits, display behavioral problems, are pregnant or parenting, have learning disabilities, are homeless or exhibit other learning obstacles.
• A reduction in drop-out rates and truancy.
• A redirection of misguided students into a more effective learning environment.
• A curriculum that focuses on hands-on learning by connecting the students with the community.
• Lower enrollments, allowing for smaller student-to-staff ratios.
• A staff trained to teach, mentor, counsel and tutor students.
• A student voice in school operations.
• Clear and fair rules that are consistently enforced.
• High standards for personal responsibility, performance, behavior and attendance.

FAQ's About the Alternative H.S.

Q: What do I have to do to apply to Alternative High school?

A: Make an appointment to see your guidance counselor to discuss if you are a possible candidate. Complete the application with parental signatures. The application will be submitted to the building principal and then to BOCES. The process takes approximately 2 weeks to complete.

Q: How old do I need to be to start Alternative High School?

A: You must be 16 to be accepted into the program. 

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