Chapter 7: Alternative Programs and Schools, Whole School Reform, and Charter Schools

Credit Recovery

100

This platform is where some credit recovery classes are offered

Online 

200

This University holds the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

Clemson University (Go Noles) 

300

This test is offered as an alternative to a high school diploma

GED 

400

This form of support has been proven to be successful in an alternative school

Long-term support

500

This Act is the requirement that each state set goals to improve graduation rates 

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Types of Alternative Schools

100

Either remedial for credits or to enhance a student's special interests 

Summer School

200

For special-case students, usually placed by courts or the family, with special counseling and educational programs

Residential School

300

Designed to focus on selected curriculum areas with specialized teachers 

Magnet School 

400

For students who are judged to be troubled and placed in the school by the courts or school district 

Second-Chance School

500

An Autonomous Educational Entity 

Charter School

Reasons

100

Frequently missing school

High rates of absenteeism 

200

Ordered by authority 

The court / a judge

300

This word references other opportunities for mental health supports

Availability 

400

This school is featured throughout the chapter as focusing on providing a safe, bully-free environment 

Milwaukee's Alliance Charter School 

500

This whole school reform model serves low-income students in urban schools with high rates of absenteeism and school dropout 

Talent Development Secondary, a Diplomas Now partner

Challenges

100

a system in which a minor has been placed into a ward, group home, or private home of a state-certified caregiver

Foster Care 

200

 not having enough material possessions or income for a person's needs

Poverty

300

The state of having no home

Homelessness

400

a problem one has controlling his/her temper over trite and trivial concerns

Anger 

500

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest

Depression

Lee County Options

100

This option is located at 16520 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908 

Island Park High School 

200

This option is located at 3057 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Coronado High School 

300

This option is located at 428 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 

North Nicholas High School

400

This alternative school was formerly known as ALC

Success Academy

500

This location was shut down this year but has re-branded themselves to offer different services 

AMI