The program also offers a Student Assistance Counselor two days a week. This service is helpful in improving student self-esteem, attitude and awareness of alcohol and drug abuse among students. RAHS personnel are able to provide a high level of individual attention to students' needs. The Lead Teachers and Counselors maintain regular contact with parents, CSE chairpersons and local high school guidance office staff. A successful, active parent group run by parents and supported by staff and counselors meets once a month.
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
A complete referral packet must be received prior to a student's admission. Each student accepted at RAHS must demonstrate a desire to earn a high school diploma and exhibit a willingness to cooperate with staff and students in developing the mutual trust and respect which are the basis of the Regional Alternative High School program. The Regional Alternative High School accepted its first class of six students in 1977. We were staffed by one teacher and one aide. The classes were held in an auditorium.