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PROGRAM GOALS. Increase in the number of academic credits earned Reduction in drop-out rate Reduction in behavioral problems Reduction in the number of absences. LCSD Putting Our Children First!. Barr Street Learning Center High School Program. Mission statement.
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PROGRAM GOALS • Increase in the number of academic credits earned • Reduction in drop-out rate • Reduction in behavioral problems • Reduction in the number of absences LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
Mission statement To provide an opportunity for the student not succeeding in the traditional classroom to obtain academic credit in an alternative setting where the primary goal is that of obtaining a diploma. LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
About Our Program Method of Instruction: ·Nova NET · Independent student study via computer delivery with teacher monitoring/assistance · Computer delivery LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
Target Audience: · Pre-Expulsion Students · Failure due to absences (FA’s) · Students’ with 60 – 69 average (content recovery) · Students’ needing one unit to achieve senior status for the next school year or graduation current school year. LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
ADMISSION: Students are referred to Barr Street Learning Center - High School Program by their principal. Students desiring enrollment for content recovery or to make graduation requirements, should see their guidance counselor for academic advisement. LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
AREAS OF INSTRUCTION: · ENGLISH · MATHEMATICS · SOCIAL STUDIES LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
Teachers • Highly qualified • Experienced • Compassionate • Committed to academic achievement • Flexible and open-minded LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program • Schedule: • 4 - 8 PM Monday-Thursday • 8 wks. Completion for recovery (1Unit) 2hrs/night • 8 wks. Completion initial credit (1 unit) 4 hrs/night • 16 wks. Completion initial credit (1 unit) 2 hrs/night • 1st Block 4 - 6 PM • 2nd Block 6 - 8 PM
ABC’s ATTENDANCE Regular attendance and punctuality are expected. Class attendance is the responsibility of the student with support from the parents/guardians. Students must meet seat-time requirements to earn unit credit.. BEHAVIOR Enrollment in the Barr Street Learning Center - High School Program is an opportunity to obtain academic success in a smaller environment free from distractions. Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations. This is a ZERO TOLERANCE program. Commit to Learning Students’ are expected to actively engage in the learning process by reading, taking notes and completing all modules assigned by the instructor with 80 percent accuracy. LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
To continue with the present program implementing changes and additions as necessary to ensure that the Program maintains in compliance with the State Alternative School Standards. LCSD Putting Our Children First! Barr Street Learning Center High School Program
Questions? • Kathy H. Brown kathy.brown@lcsdmail.net 803-416-8946