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Students are assigned to one of our three-hour school sessions: 7:30-10:30 or 11:30-2:25
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This allows more time for jobs, family responsibilities, and independent work to speed progress toward graduation
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Ed Options On-Line Courses
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- Most credits completed Ed Options
- Each student assigned specific courses needed
- Students work at own pace
- Pre-test eliminates concepts already mastered
- Everything needed is in Ed Options lessons
- Substantial standards-based content requiring writing
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- Include four core areas as well as electives
- Students work independently
- Teachers provide help as needed
- Students may also work outside of school
- Ed Options available 24/7 via Internet
- Every hour worked outside of class brings graduation an hour closer
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WhyTry? Program
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Service Learning
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Focuses on decision-making and life choices
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Teacher-moderated group discussions and activities bi-weekly
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Provides specific ways to build a positive future despite hurts and setbacks of the past
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Students learn they're not alone in their life challenges and support one another
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Contributes toward an elective credit
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Students and staff give back to the community through service projects one session bi-weekly
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In serving we gain a greater sense of our own worth
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Projects range from community agencies serving the poor or elderly, to yard work for WLS schools and residents, to the Metroparks
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Service and reflection contribute toward an elective credit
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Career Exploration
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College and Career Counseling
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Students explore their aptitudes, skills and interests
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Students learn about potential matches
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Students develop a solid resume and cover letter
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Staff assists with filling out applications
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Students practice with mock interviews
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Staff networks with local employers to refer students when there are openings
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Counselor works with each student to develop a post-high school plan for studies and career
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Students receive assistance with college application and financial aid process
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Counselor identifies students qualifying for free education at local colleges
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Students learn about academic support resources at local colleges to ensure success
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