Follow-up counseling is also provided. Referrals are made by the Juvenile Probation Department. The Learning Place works with students 5 days a week for up to 3 semesters. Students are enrolled in 5 classes that address topics that are chosen specifically for at-risk students. While studying these topics, students work on developing academic skills.
All students receive feedback on their behavior as they work through a level system.
Students are scored on their behavior, as well as attitude. If students earn detentions they serve the time after school. Most students spend most of their time in the group consequence level, which creates positive peer pressure. Each student receives approximately 2 hours of group counseling and meet individually with a counselor at least once per week. Parents are required to attend a parent group or to meet with their child's counselor each week.