Alternative schools like this one are often an at-risk student's last chance. Texas law requires that school districts provide alternative education for such students, since they are the most likely to drop out of school. Additionally, districts are required to provide disciplinary alternative education programs for students who are removed from the regular classroom due to behavior. Students assigned to disciplinary programs must be separated from students attending other types of alternative education programs. Seeking respect Alternative schools typically provide scheduling flexibility with the day split in half - one morning session and one session in the afternoon.
Students decide which session best meets their schedules.
The schools also provide child care for teen parents and parenting skills classes. The classes are self-paced, so students can earn credits as quickly as they can complete assignments. Originally, alternative schools were aimed primarily at youth who were incarcerated or who couldn't remain in traditional school settings. But that has changed over the years. I think people are beginning to realize the importance of keeping kids in school and the strategies we need to use to keep them there.