The School Within a School program is designed to help students develop the academic skills and personal attributes necessary for success in school and in the work world. In addition to their regular studies, students spend one hour per day in the workplace and two to three hours in the classroom focusing on Social Studies and English. Students eligible for the program are those who have dropped out of school, are short credits or have a history of academic or behavior problems. The program offers students the opportunity to earn their high school credits as they learn skills on the job. Prior to working on the job, they are taught interpersonal and job skills in the classroom.
Personal responsibility is emphasized.
They are then allowed to work for credit either during early release or after school. The work program attempts to meet the needs of the employer and the student. Employers act as mentors to the student as they work in real-life job settings.