Offenders have access to the Windham school system's academic and vocational programs. Those who are under the age of 26 meet the requirement to receive what is called a Youthful Offender Grant. Tuition, fees and books are all paid for. There are 12 to 21 students per class. Overall, there are a total of 102 students enrolled this fall.
Severe adjustments have to be made sometimes when it comes to their school work.
Philip Meade, Hector Ramos, Sean Perez and Steven Mayes, offenders who are currently serving time at Dominguez State Jail, made the Palo Alto Dean's List in Spring of 2000. There would be less noise, because everyone in our dormitory would be trying to get school work done. Mayes says his major is in Dramatic Arts and his minor is in Education. He would like to become an actor someday. His dreams and goals are more than short-term.