Individual help is available to students as needed and is provided in a supplementary fashion. The Alternative Educational Program, as required by federal and state law and regulation, provides for appropriate special education programs and services for students with disabilities. As federal and state law and regulation require, students are placed in alternative education settings with appropriate special education settings with appropriate special education support to the maximum extent appropriate to meet their individual special needs. Special education and related services are available to meet individual needs in a manner consistent with applicable law and regulation. The curriculum offers a number of work related co-curriculum courses an requires all courses to focus on real life applications of skills and lessons learned in the classroom.
Courses offer components on interviewing , resume and letter writing and retention skills.
In this regard, the Alternative Education Program seeks to enhance the work place readiness of the youngsters. A music program operates 8 hours per week outside of the Alternative Education Program as part of youth residential programming. A Work Study Director functions both within and outside of the Alternative Education Program. The Director works closely with the Principal to ensure delivery of appropriate programming for GED and post secondary students. Programs include community college classes, carpentry helper, culinary arts, computer maintenance and barbering certificate programs, creative writing and theater.