Alternative Education Academy

Mission
To provide an alternative education setting for students who do not fit into the traditional high school program.

Purpose:
To work in conjunction with our public school districts to provide the nontraditional student with an on-line opportunity to complete coursework in preparation for graduation.

How does it work?

Enrollees are typically non-traditional students: i.e. school phobic, pregnancy, extended medical issue, alternative to suspension or expulsion.
Students enroll in the program with the recommendation of their district superintendent.
Our guidance counselor meets with the district counselor to design the program for the student.
Our staff works to match the student’s needs with on-line courses from the Learning Springs Curriculum provided through Aurora Learning. www.learningsprings.com
Students must provide their own transportation to the Alternative Education Academy.
Students meet from 8:15 AM – 12:15, PM five days per week.
A licensed HQT (Highly Qualified Teacher) is in the lab with the students while they are in attendance.
Coursework is graded by HQT teachers.
Students progress at their own pace and receive assistance from staff, if needed.
Students need to be able to work independently on the rigorous coursework.
Students are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior and be dressed in acceptable attire while attending the Alternative Education Academy.
Students have the benefit of counseling and job placement if appropriate.
The Alternative Education Academy reserves the right to re mo ve a student due to attendance, unruly behavior, or failure to comply with the rules of the AEA.
The cost for this program for the 2007/2008 school year will be $45 per day per student. Additional costs associated with the special needs of students are the responsibility of the home district.