Our staff prides itself on meeting individual needs. A variety of teaching strategies are constantly used. In addition, there are components which are built into our program which offer unique ways of meeting needs. For example, some students in the Secondary Behavior Class and in the Alternative School primarily or solely study for their GED. Another example are the various service-learning projects which are ongoing– secondary students tutoring elementary students, playground maintenance, gardening and upkeep of our meditation garden, and many other student- led and directed service learning projects.

Our rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are very different from your home school. Always keep in mind that these differences were developed with you in mind. It is our sincere belief as a staff that with these alternative ways of structuring your school environment, you can achieve the academic and social success that will help you not only to graduate from high school, but that will allow you to be a fully functioning and thriving member of the larger society in which we find ourselves. We want you to begin going in “new directions” in all areas of your life. We hope that your time here will be a productive one. We will do our part to make sure that this happens. We ask that you and your parents also do your part.

Sincerely,