To foster within students the responsibility for their own learning and the expectation that they will take an active role in setting their own goals. Their attitude towards students is of ultimate importance. An alternative site that is sufficiently apart from and different that the regular school building is key to fostering a positive environment. Set away from past failures, distractions, and reputations, this site represents a new start. By developing a feeling of community and a sense of belonging, students find it easier to commit to a new set of rules, expectations and standards of behavior.
Most students work on one subject at a time until all requirements are successfully completed.
Each student is on an individualized plan of study and is held strictly accountable for their time in attendance and completion of coursework. Through this model, students recognize their objectives, receive prompt feedback, and see clear evidence of progress. Each student is required to participate in structured vocational assessment and activities, and is required to have a job. Consequently, student participating in the program will be counted in the home school's enrollment. The high school will be responsible for granting credit, transcripts, and issuing diplomas.