DOCUMENT RESUME ED 097 782 EA 006 487 TITLE a Catalog

DOCUMENT RESUME

ED 097 782 EA 006 487 TITLE A Catalog of Optional Learning Environments in New York State Schools: INSTITUTION New York State Education Dept., Albany. PUB DATE May 74 NOTE 68p.

ED -RS PRICE MF-$0.75 HC-$3.15 PLUS POSTAGE DESCRIPTORS Admission Criteria; *Alternative Schools; *Educational Alternatives; Educational Finance; *Educational Innovation; Elemertary Schools; Environmental Influences; Learning Processes; *Open Education; *Program Descriptions; Program Design; Resource Guides; Secondary Schools; student Needs IDENTIFIERS Learning Environment; New York; New York City ABSTRACT This catalog presents 40 of the optional eilucational programs developed in New York State that accommodate factors such as student needs, parental preferences, ard teacher interests. The catalog includes guidelines for establishing alternative learning programs and a request for information from other New York schools that have established such a program. (Photographsmay reproduce poorly.) (Author/MLF) u ; MENT HEAL TH. , nr,'," NATIONAL bvFL.F.Ri IIEST MY MOUE r rat' N7:P 4 ;,6 ti,fi of ;...q. ft.

j OPTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSin New York State Schools A Catalog of 1

The University of the State of New 'YorkThe State Education Department Albany, New York May 1974 12224 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 19811984 TheodoreJoseph W. M. McGovern, Black, A.B., A.B., Litt.D., J.D., L.H.D., LL.D., Pd.D., Vice Chancellor (with.years when terms expire)Regents of The University LL.D., D.C.L., Litt.D., Chancellor - New York 1980197519871978 JosephEdwardAlexanderCarl H. T.M. Pforzheimer, King,M.J. Warburg,Allan, LL.B. Jr., Jr.,B.S., LL.D., A.B., L.H.D. Litt.D.M.B.A., D.C.S., H.H.D. ShelterNewTroyPurchaseSands PointIsland York. 19761983198619791981 Helen HaroldFrancisJosephKenneth B. E. C.Power,W.B. Newcomb, Indelicato,Maiinley,Clark, A.B., A.B.,B.A. Litt.D.,B.S., M.D. M.S., J.D., L.H.D.,Ph.D., LL.D. LL.D.,LL.D. L.H.D., D.Sc. HastingsGlensRochesterBrooklyn Falls on Hudson 1988198119821977 Willard EmlynWilliam Genevieve I.A. Jovanovich, Griffith,Genrich, S. Klein, LL.B.,A.B., A.B., B.S., J.D. L.H.D.LL.D., M.A. Litt.D., L.H.D. BriarcliffBaysideRomeBuffaloOwego Manor President of The University and Commissioner of Education Executive Deputy Commissioner of Education GordonEwald B.M. NyquistAmbach Deputy Commissioner for Elementary, Secondary, and Continuing Education Associate Commissioner for Instructional Services William 1. Bitner IIIThomas D. Sheldon Assistant Commissioner for General Education and Curricular Services Director, Division of School Supervision Vivienne N. AndersonAnthony E. Terino Director, Division of CurriculumDirector, Development Division of General Education Gordon E. Van Hooft Ted T. Grenda t.! rn.7.! r17 4 :tit fFl 411fiA; : r K 4 ,4 0 4 r

118. ;Ir.,01v;110(-79. 111 ofbeaccommodatethe "Surely,talents'humanistic' diversity amongone individual ofof isour programstheto students recognizeways needs." whichfor and educatorsthe willto diversityoffer- to a iii Liberty,Optional NewLearning York, Environments,October 7, 1973. Ewald Nyquist, OPTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS ----A NEW EQUILIBRIUM IN EDUCATION theprepared youth academicallyof previous and are more Today's young people mature generations. earlier, are better sophisticatedPhysiological than thattheir learningown curriculums becomes ou4,a This means that students reA. supportpPrsonal, the self-regeneratingof their own experiences so must be helped to expanding evolve comparisonsablyattainIt earlieris full generally show growththan that their acceptedsooner youngsters and counterpartsthat of 50today's years teen-agedago. reach puberty consider- in this country capacityprocess;stitutionandtional delivering systemofthat througheach teachers must theindividual whichbecome the more a supporting help, rather studentlearner, is that "processed." the educa- system for organizing than an in- studentmorein academic formal is more achievement than one at the same There are many reasons for training; better quality grade ahead of his parents this. age. textbooks and Teachers have interchangevelopment throughout of resources. life. Such a system will be gearedIt will to havesupportIt methodswill human permit continuous It will have which de- frequentlypaperbackstudyof instructional guides books;and are more culturalnow technology conveniently; events are available al)ng with has given students new and the introduction offered more inexpensive whichcommunitytherewardrespond tools learning imagination toandfor them. allanticipatingtakes its and place resources fresh as And it will focus on using futureand schools needs inbecome time thinking.moreto the context in the opportunitiesbystudyingroom, new formssuch in class. astoof summerreinforcelearning camp what Theseinfluences changes likehave travelbeen and experiences programsoutside theoriented class- to they have been accompanied tele-the arts extensionhumane institutions. of the redesign Optional educational programs are ccncept. staff in cooperation Members of the evolving as an with andvision. languages,learn, however, plus the Despite all the changes educational structure remains in how and where people majorwilltheirStateeducational effort searchcolleaguesEducation tofor programs seek newDepartmentin andand in all regional offices will engage viable alternativeidentify exemplaryprograms optionalparts of the,State. Theyin a basicallyin the characterthe same. of We know that there must education in order to help young of world in which they be more fundamental willshifts andtinuingportive assist servicesprogram in their ofand small disseminationdevelopment, will be byorganized providingwhich sup- are distinguished by amounts of funding.. A, con- their. to bepeoplemustmajorso living. the becomedeal objectivemere with the theof education.kind acquisitionKnowledge is ofincreasing knowledge at can an noenormous priority...learning how to live com- Learning how to learn longer be a rate, qualitydescribeoptionaltion,adminisfrltion,of education, and the educational their programs includingsuccessful programs and exemplary curriculum development, impact onwill students_ relate toThese: all phases business procedbres instruc- fortablycoverlocationsturbed andwith by valueand changedifferences changing -- in the worth of others values...learningchanging environments,howbackground, to diF. cultural patterns without being dis- changing andgrams pro identified This catalog presents am finance. through this survey. 40by of members the optional of the pro-Depart- Each program and values. iv mentdescribed staff. has been visited We shall continue to identify and visit additionalthisthem firstknown alternative catalog.to you periodically, programs and after we shallthe issuance make of 3. mentThereaccomplish, of will what have theincluding toexperiment be a thewell-defined proposedis intended duration,state- to tic 1Schools are invited tolearning inform environmentus about their programs. op- A form is program,staffing:students, and arrangements,a howdescription it differs criteriaof fromthe facilities thefor regular' selecting to pro- videdSystemternative for that this schools seeks purpose ato healthy permiton page phenomenon.every individual to achieveFor the most part, I consider the growth of al-. of this catalog. An educational 4. statedtoTherebe used.assure mustobjectives continuous be a plan and progressforfor evaluationdetermining= toward inthe whetherorder ofatChoices factors:his maximum must bepotential available must to provideaccommodate multiple a wide options. variety student needs, parental preferences and 5. Theasan anexperimentalBoard option of Educationwithin program the will regularshould have be program.to continued approve bureaucratictalentareoptionsteacher responsive andinterests.by uniqueness.responding constraints. to change. to community aspirations. These schools are widening the And they are basically free ofThey help develop individual They thethatofficer.has experiment beenit will recommended providein a public theby themeeting,necessary chief after schoolsupport it The Board will also have to indicate existingstronginitiative encouragementalternative and a willingness learning from the patternsto State experiment, and reflect its aswillingness local wellIn as New York State, the number and variety of shouldinhibit encourage innovation the at only the validlocal kindlevel. of educationalI am satisfied that these guidelines willfor notthe proposed duration of the program. Rather, they mentdemandsrestrainingto providetoward of diversity theleadershipnormal times, regulatory is andwith a natural.there imaginative requirements. is response ample use authority toof theotherwise The move- assessedreform that by thosewhich whois planned,live with implementedit. and I urge you to give thoughtful consideration to of optional delegatedintroductionlowing guidelinesto individual of many should options. school be keptofficials in mind: to permit Asthe optional learning programs develop, the fol- yourwayssamepeoplelearning emergingin path, whichrn environments yournor effortsyou shouldschools. might will you.thatdevelop grow will fromthe best kindsyour serve young You will: not el travel theThe successful impact of good 1. mustA pupilregardproposed satisfy attendance to alternativesuch all areasstatutory and accounting,asschool staffing, requirements or program and facilities, the in planning and responsible statesmanship. 2. ThequirementslengthRegulations proposal of the establishedmust orschool Regentsclearly day by Rulesshowand Commissioner's school whetherwould year.not re- be PresidentEwald/5;eleel Nyquist of the University and 1 mentssatisfied.program would is haveinitiated. to be approved before the Requests to waive such require- Commissioner of Education FOREWORD about current trends This catalog has been published in designing educational options to inform schools Curriculum Development and. Dorothy Robert Johnstone, Chief, Bureau of Elementary Foley and Peter Development, learningintionallearning New York learningenvironments process. State. environment, If yourMany school schools has aredeveloped developingwith an op-important impact on the with multiplier potential, optional providedMartin,had viable Associatesinformation alternatives School visits were made by in Elementary Curriculumin elementary school programsto traditional instruction. the following staff that weessaysyourform would useon are likepage to in sending us such information.also desired. of this catalogreceive has informationbeen prepared about Photographicit. The for membersvision:Terino,School of Supervision,Acting the Bureaus Director under Ronald P. Daly, Chief, of Elementaryof theand DivisionSecondary of Schoolthe directionSuper- of Anthony Bureau of Elementary E. visitedThe catalog by members contains of thea representative All programsdrawn described from the in Statewide survey. Education Department staff. this catalog have been sampling of pro- andSchoolSchooltion; Edward Supervision; AlbertSupervision; R. Leonard,F. Merz, John John SupervisorsActing J. E. Bush, John J. Coffey, Bardin, WilliamChief, K. BureauFlynn, of Secondary of Elementary Educa- and effortsgramsriculum of Development, the Divisions the of The catalog was prepared through Humanities and the Arts, Sta-School Supervision, Cur- the cooperative vision.RobertOffice G. of MacGregor, Urban School Supervisors Services, John W. Gleason, Supervisor ofof Secondary,provide& Secondary the Super- Education, descrip- tisticalguideline Services, statement and were the A preliminary listing Division of Curriculum Development. prepared in 1973 byofDivision alternative of Publications. schools and a Gordon E. schools.Newtionsprovided York of optionalCity to Mr.Schools, learning following Photographs of the Gleason by the coordinators environment programs inNew the York City Schools were his visits to those of the al- DivisionJerseyAVan alternativesquestionnaire Hoof Department t,of Director,Statistical as was part designed of a by of Education in consultation Services for use inmulti-state a survey project. personnel in the with the A De- New of AlbanyternativePhotographer County schools. for the schools were made by Richard Manning, PhotographsAudiovisual of the Services Center. of the catalog and cover are WestChester and Arts,thenpartmenttation Dirct.tor analyzed ofTask the Force,of theschools the survey working included reports Division of the Humanities with Vivienne Anderson,in this catalog. and recommended visi- and the Members Artthe Education.work of James Gilliland, The'Dr. formatTerino and reviewed design the catalog Associate in the Bureau of entries, and edited maticsSecondaryofEducation; the Education; Task Supervision; Forceand KennethJohn included Quatraro, Leroy Wade, John Bush, SupervisorAssociateNegus, of Associate in Social Studies Associate in Music in Mathe- Curriculumtheirtion.tions content. together Development, and prepared drew Robert Zimmerman, Associate the manuscriptthe materialsfor publica- and in Secondary illustra- Education vi Personal visits to the schools described in this materials;leaders;volvement;Suchcatalog visits may anduse teaching willbe studentof arranged paraprofessionalsenable roles;involvement youthrough utilizationto observe thein and communitycontact communitystudentof media person. institu- in- and madeteachers,tions. the visitations and students a pleasurable in the alternative expereince schools and who whoSpecial thanks are extended to the principals, madeformationFuturepartmentour thehope effortsproduction aboutthaton a manyStatewidewilltheir of morebe optionalthis made schoolsbasis. catalog to learningdisseminate will possible. inform programs. this the in-De- It is

vii Contents Preface Page iv Secondary Schools - NewEvander Childs High School York City Alternative Page ElementaryForeword Schools Build Academy, Buffalo vi 2 MorrisBed-Stuyvesant High School Academy AlternativeSchool,Alternative - Boys Bronx School, Brooklyn High SchoolSchool, Bronx, 4341 MontyEastWorldCampus HillStreetof Laboratory TomorrowElementary School, School, PlattsburghSchool, Ithaca GlenSUC Cortland Cove 375 BushwickHighCity-AS-School, School High Redirection,School Brooklyn BrooklynAlternative Brooklyn. School,, 4344 AtkinsonTheWorld Individually of School, Inquiry Rochester GuidedSchool,Program (IGE) EducationRochester (Nonpublic) 11 89 JohnP.M. DeweyHigh SchoolHigh School, atBrooklyn George Westinghouse, BrooklynHigh School, Brooklyn 464947 Secondary Schools - UpstateL.I.F.E.Street Academy (Learning of Albanyin a Free Environment), 1513 HarlemHaarenTheSeward Pacific-Alternative Prep,High Park Mini-Schools, ManhattanEducational Alternative Program,Manhattan 525250 CommunitySeniorSchool-Within-a-School,Informal Alternative School,School, GreatFarmingdaleCedarhurst Experience, Neck Great Neck Guilderland 201816 HilicrestJohn Bowne High High School SchoolManhattanJamaica AlternativeFlushing Alternative School, School, 53 SCORECommunity - School School, of Community NewResourcesCenter Hyde for Education, ParkHenriettaOpportunities and 21262324 AuxiliaryProject AdvanceServices - forANewProject High York City Cooperative Education Schools (A.S.H.S.), 5458 School-Within-a-School,TheSchool-Within-a-School,School Three-I Without Program, Walls, New RochesterSpring Roslyn Valley Heights Rochelle Scarsdale (Ramapo) 32312927 Data Information Sheet 60 OccupationalScarsdaleWestburyS.A.F.E. AlternativeNew- StudentsLearning School, andWestCenter,School,Westbury Faculty Hempstead Syracuse Educate, 373438 Community School, White Plains 39 viii BUILD Academy tionbussed. are integral factors of the program while the Re- Learning centers and individualized instruc- ContactBuffalo,342Buffalo Clifton PublicpersonNew StreetYork Schools- Ms. Johnnie Mayo, Principal 14204 Pupilinstruction.sponsive Selection Environment Procedure approach is the basic method of ProgramPhone number Description - (716) 852-3033 Theyage.Theconsideration childrenare selected must for bybe admission. lotbetween with threesiblings and receivingtwelve years first of Youngsters may reside in any part of the city. ualizedmakingandBUILD community Academyprocess. instruction, triesparticipation to it insure attempts in strong, the to educationaldevelop effective an educa-decision-parental Through learning centers and individ- StudentsProgram Plan and parents participate fully in the planning The governing body, aretoryteacherandtional helped their training environment aides toculture. develop forand prospective parentwhere positive learningvolunteers feelingsteachers. is andexciting. about provides themselves labora- The school utilizes the talents of Children servicemethodandninethe implementation Policy of oftraining whominstruction Board, are designed parents. ofis theandcomposed program.tois implementinvolved of 18 representatives, withthe program.staff tn- This board recommends the gradeofTheschool age 574 six. and pupilsis arein sessionenrolledrange in for inage 184Pre-kindergarten from days. three to twelve through years The school day is 5-1/4 hours long and ResourcesChildrenimprovement.tion and have have an made important many helpful role in suggestions the school forevaTua- program ProgramtegralLearning parts Comparison Centers of the and program. Individualized Instruction are in- moniesDistrict,BUILD haveAcademy with been nois received supportedadditional from by funds thethe BliffaloModelallocated. Cities City Program.School Some BUILDlotterypupilsin the Academy haveBuffaloare assignedopteddiffers City to Schoolfromtoattend. the the DistrictAcademy. other elementaryin that all schools the Only those selected by The school is now Pupilsfullytendance operative are zones.from withat least a current thirty waiting different list areas of 274. and at- Almost 85 percent of the-children are 1 Campus Laboratory School alternativegain firsthand to traditional experience educationalin the process prograMs and to of change and Cortland,CollegeStateContact University at personNew Cortland York -of Thomas New York F. Toomey, 13045 Principal acquiretivenessinnovation. in asthe teachers. program enhance their The experience and preservice potential effec- that teachers PhoneProgram number Description - (607) 753-2011 PupiltoselectedApplications siblings Selection by oraare lotteryProcedurechildren made bysystem ofparents. with no college personnel. The children are preference given Theon"raisoninitiated Campus the assumption d'etre"School, the "Quest forState that the for University 1970's. an Alternative" program as personalized education, stressing of each individual, is The program is based College at Cortland, the parents,TheProgram steering Planteachers, committee and for Quest professional educators from, area is made up equally of essentialtheunitThe importance Campusencompassing to Schoolthe and age uniquenessagesis in organized which3-6, thewe live. with the earlyprimary childhood unit ages 6-8, collegesResources and universities. blockprimaryandand the mathematics.for andintermediate daily intermediate instruction unit units ages in have a The remaining 4-1/2 hours of the 9-11.language arts, reading, Children1-1/2 hour in thetime nessCampusRecognizingevaluationand intoDemonstration School reality. theof attempts thegap program.servesbetween to translateas potential the The College's Center for Research It also provides oppor- basic agency for the the theory of open-and practice,. the makesschoolcreativepursue. decisions day languagebelong as to toarts, thewhat childhealth, areas in homethe sense The interest area offerings of instruction he will economics,include: indus- education, per- that he art, forTheservers,tunities student Center parents,for teachers,coordinates participation and graduate the in an open members of the schoOl community. dissemination Of clavicular students, stu&nt orb- school situation areassocialsonaltrial guidance,are arts,studies, sponsored instrumental photography,Spanish, by parents andmusic, physicalvocal movement The children schedule themselves and other members of the music. education, science, Many interest inserviceinnovation as and well the as open preservice approach to education, of teachers. educationrn through weeklyProgramteac:ier.school with community. Comparison the help and guidance of their family room withThe anCampus opportunity Laboratory to participateSchool provides in a undergraduates viable 2 111 World(South of TomorrowElementary School School) ContactGlenPhone CoveCove, numberperson Avenue New --York (516)Jack Sotsky,671-4500 Principal 11542 Program Description SW' Thepassestheonly World programa gradesfourth of Tomorrowwas 4,grade. expanded5, andSchool 6. annually began fiveuntil years it now age encom- with At the insistence of the parents The goal of the school is Noe structionaltoschool.""wantto match create to the come astyle learninglearning to ofschool" the styleenvironment teacher. rather of the than wherepupil "having childrenwith theto willin- To accomplish this, an attempt has been made go to Pe f 4 j de. RreT gcilEiri volunteeredAll of the stafffor their at the assignments. World of Tomorrow School The teachers are have areIn allowedaddition to to the usual studysis.411 in ko_811 a variety of areas curricularnA.A.nl offerings Theirl electives often from re- assumesfeelrequiredtheir most ownresponsibility tocomfortable. homeroomteach only teachers in for the overallPupils areeducation allowed tothose select areas in which andthey each homeroom teacher of medialSinceraphy.include reading there art, istomusic, aShakespeare. prekindergarten program operatingplanetarium studies, and photog- in approximatelyonPupils the basisare assigned 30 pupils. to reading They are allowed to choose of achievement scores on basic and mathematics teachers their own teachers skills youngerProgramthe building, children Comparison pupils at are least 5 hours a week. expected to work with the fortests.videdperiod,pupil science into interest the andfive period social periodsis extremelyis studies. extended.but thesehigh remainduring flexible.a particular The school day is di- If Therollmentthe World city ofplan. on Tomorrow a first come, Pupils are accepted from any School operates on an open en- first served basis. 140 in order to main- place in The !' cludestainpupilregularteacher a populationonepupil-staff staffwho educational is is assignedis augmentedratio limited for to aide and a school nurse-of 1 to 30.. by studentthree teachers days anda week. The staff ''n- The .* encouragedWhilefouroperation orthere five todirectlyis parent expressno formal volunteers.to their the concerns student council,faculty pupils or administration. are about the school's .1r 111 aEnrollmentPupil voluntary Selection is limited Procedure to 140. basis --first come, first Open registration is on accepted. ResourcesGlenThefunding. World Cove ofPublic Tomorrow Schools. School It receives no additionaloperates as part of the 4 1 1:. 111,74,..A tre, qr' R lerce: rir whenanconcept. openthe Boardenrollment of Education plan. approved the development of The East Hill experiment began five years ago / 0.. .1;14 1:;1110 n.,*1 Thestaff, school parents, seeks toand build 160 children.an educational community with It tries to develop . ancomfortablyeach-pupilformation atmosphere important develops infor the learning world tothe them skills aroundin -- which an necessaryhim. atmosphere pupils to operatein which acquire in- .. 41' I 4.1 - East Hill Elementary School Aro PhoneContactIthaca,116 N. number QuarryNewperson York - Street(607)- Dan 274-2229Lee, Principal 14850 mentaryTheProgram optional School Description learningin Ithaca program operates created under atthe East "free" Hill Ele- opportunitiesYoungstersthey feel arecomfortable and free experiences to searchand who forout can educationalteachers provide them with with whom growth. System,EastResources Hill receives School, no as additional a part of funding.the Ithaca eliSTS ; c' It does,Public how- School ProgramandEast attendance Hill Comparison draws areas pupils of fromthe Ithacamany of City the Schoolneighborhoods District. allottedever,engagelearning redirect inmoney devices,their isavailable ownused texts, projects for resources andthings workbooks. children need to and learning activities. by spending less on Much of the maintainReplacements,areNone free of theanto enrollmentoptchildren or into additions, orare of out arbitrarily160. are permitted each year of the program as they wish. assigned and they to OfOtherfive the Information aretwelve in theprofessionals, process of certification,three are two are fully certified, not TheOlderChildrencouncil school children but arehas pupils encouragedno have formal doparticipated participate schoolto speak government outin in interviewing onmany many or issues. pros- decisions. student ofcertified, their area and of twocertification. are certified but are teaching out pective teachers. *L L uation,changes,Parents staff arethe active hiringmeetings, inand major teachingrelease curriculum ofand staff, and program tutoring, cus- organization eval- OOMMINIOr- 1 - ;$` 4 todial chores, and money-raising events. ,. ',. EnrollmentPupil Selection in East Procedure Hill is purely voluntary and District. Attend-is open 1. 1 ?t Programlistanceto all is childrenPlanmaintained.limited ofto the160 Ithaca School pupils, however, and a waiting TheParentsising program studentfor fiveare at need, very years.East muchparent Hill involved hassupport been as andoperating they Board are a It will continue as long as there approval. and develop-functioning partits offuture. the school, and feel they have a real stake in 6 Monty Street School certified classroom teachers, one full-time and two Er ST Erj; - v* *: rtitp; PhoneContactPlattsburgh,54 Elizabeth number person -NewStreet (518)- YorkRobert 563-1140 M. Garow and George Carlisto 12981 closeandMediatwopart-time localparent distanceCenter funds. psychologists,social was of developedaides.the school. thirteen with ESEA teacher Title aides,I, Title and II, An outdoor nature area is within A comprehensive Instructional ThisPrograman additionis Descriptionan open planned space forprogram innovation. in an older building with Activity revolves Other500 Students;Information grades K-5; Ages include 4-12. maysittingprogram.andaround do students individual thefacilities Instructional are orheavily sogroup that involvedMediaresearch. parents Core inmay wherethe visit total youngsters during school the There is a special parent room with baby- Parents, teachers, andaclass Program"hands process day. on"Comparison involvement. approach that encourages experimentation Youngsters work with teachers and aides in otherTheprogramsfamilies,serves State-aided elementary a are populationhowever, carried partschools and of without theseveralin ina thebudget largethis district.special school.numberis comparable federally of low incometo funded The school area.PupilsPupil Selection are selected Procedure on the basis of their residence .0- AResources building.modern addition has been added to a renovated older There is an excellent teacher work area and 1;344 capability.a comprehensive multimedia area which has video-tape The staff includes twenty-five fully 7 The school is housed on the second floor of the First AtkinsonRochester,220Contact Winton School person NewRoad (NonpublicYork South- Morley 14610 Schloss, Principal School) UnitarianbusesChildren of Churchtheare Citytransported on Schoola lease District.by basis. private car and by the PhoneProgram number Description - (716) 271-5080 OfOtherfied, the Information 8.6one professionalis in the process people, of threebeing arecertified, fully certi- others Thelearning.perience schoolkindergarten andseeks to tothroughfoster provide creativitygrade a 6. Mandated subjects are taught to humanistic Pupilseducational are grouped ex- in and independence in children pre- TheThirty-nineinare age prekindergartennot range certified. childrenof the throughpupils are enrolled. is 4 to 12 years. grade six are served. Pupils multi-age,Program Comparisonnongraded fashion. The Board of Trus- Twovoluntarily cadet teachers offer aretheir also services. employed, and maay parents ThePupilDaytees staff to and Selectionday hasthe problems nostaff formalProcedure discussare leadership.resolved through staff meetings.school policy and operation. scaledFlexibleracialIn selecting inand tuitionrelation economic pupils, fees to factors familyrangethe school offromincome. the $300attempts larger to $1,500 community.to emulate the annually, AsProgram andindicated the Plan staff above, are theall parents,involved thein programBoard of planning. Trustees, tionTheResources Y.M.C.A.programs. is used for swimming and physical educa- 8 TheProgram school Comparison is a completely integrated unit serving SST CiW? AMIABLE r: movechildrenrows freely of fromdesks, from all areabells, areas to orarea.of usualRochester. class periods. There are no Children andThePupil 16%present Selection Puerto student Rican. Procedure enrollment is 50% white, 34% black, tit! it school.ApplicationProgram Plan for admission is made directly to the There are 800 children on the waiting list. World of Inquiry School 111r-- Justtotoo experiment. asare children the teachers, are viewed who haveas unique been givenindividuals, the freedom so The teachers select and order all their They are encouraged to be crea- 44RochesterRochester, Moran Street Public New YorkSchools 14611 Resourcescommunitytive,instructional to useresources. a wideresources. variety of materials, and to utilize ProgramPhoneContact number Descriptionperson - (716)- William 494-9370 C. Pugh, Program Administrator Unique,Theof schoolthe anElementary operationbegan as and onefederally Secondaryof nine funded components Education under ofAct.Title Project III The belongingareThe regularWorld to of theemployees Inquiry Rochester Schoolof theSchool is conducted District. in a building public school system. The staff BoardprojectschoolIn addition, of recentlyinRegents. the the same received City way School that an absolute itDistrict supports charter supports all otherfrom this thepublic Thetives programProgram of a emphasizesDirectorRochester has elementaryindividualization the usual school duties principal.of and learning preroga- ceivesSciencelocalelementary assistancebusiness Foundation, schools and from industrialinand theRochester. private Rockefeller interests, contributions. Foundation, the National from The school also re- andown seeks rate. to encourage each pupil to progress at his Flexibility is the key to progress` 9 F. ThereOthertentified, areareInforrltion fully 19.4two areprofessionalscertified, in process seven on are of certification, and .4 the staff. provisionally cer- Of these, L "r, are not certified. t t

4L 10 TheVarious Individually Elementary Guided Schools Education in the Program State (IGE) . andinstructional criterion-referenced materials, tests;including objectives Contact Person - David H. Weeks, Jr., Coordinator BureauSupervisor of Elementaryof Elementary visionSchool Education Super- . LearningResearchcontinuing at and theresearch Development University and development, Centerof Wisconsin. for Cognitive through the Program Description Albany,New York New State York Education Department 12224 Program"the first Comparison workable alternative to the age-graded,The developers, the R & D Center, describe IGE as school.teachers,increased andautonomy improved and instructionalcooperation on programming. the part of IGE is a management program for the elementaryIt facilitates individualized instruction, severalunitself-containedstaffResearch whose andyears. Unit pupils100-150 classroom."of spantwo pupils totwo six constitutesto teachers,three grade asupportive self-contained levels and The teachers have considerable autonomy The Instruction and There are seven components.. an organization plan called the multi-unit school overincluding the instructional the variety strategiesof large /small used groups,with children, one -to- multi-age,elementary,byplanning student teamsmulti-grade (MUSE)teachers of whichtwo and pupils,to organizesaides six teachers,and ahave school 100-150supported into coordinateLeaderssupervisesUnitone, andLeader andindependent theonly thewho instructional theprincipalteaches non-professionalstudy at modes.meet least program at 80%least ofstaff.of theweeklythe school.time to and Each team has a Unit . learningpupils,teachersan instructional pre-assessactivitiesare encouraged programming theirin terms toreadiness, set ofsystem objectivespace, prescribethrough mode, for which Pupil Selection Procedure Pupils are grouped on a multi-age, multi-grade . alevel model and for interest, developing and measurementevaluate progress, tools and flectedtionbasis, of heterogeneously,inages, each sex, I and abilities R teamso that ofand 100-150 ainterests thorough pupils. aredistribu- re- . evaluationa program procedures,for improving home-school relations, Program Plan . state,structuresfacilitative and nationalat theenvironments, building, levels, schoolincluding district, supportive unit,andtive aides settingbasis in amonga objectives,given the Instruction teachers, materials, studentand Researchand teachers,learning (I&R)The instructional program is planned on a coopera- 11 techniques for the range of children in the unit. Atpopulation,meet a higher weekly level, setto setpolicies, the and arrange objectives for the total needs.Unit Leaders and the Or a district level, for time, space schoolprincipal Statewide,isfield under tested, development. under and thea high aegis of A middle school or junior The program is coordinated,school-level IGE program Project Redesign.high program is being theandforcentralrepresentative Systemwideother the district.officefacilitative Policy specialiststeachers, unit Committee (SPC) is composed who set overall policy leaders, principals, and of Resourcesvidually Guided Education system No special resources are multi-unit organization. required for the Indi- in an elemementary Materialsschoolvarietyanfor effective individualorganized ofare multi-media those aslearning arequired on educational program with materials, objective-based the part of pupils - fora any school offering opportunities beenskills developed curricula, by andthe Optional curriculum programs, as criterion-basedR & D Center for tests. use opportunitiesin for pupils: below, have schools offering individualized . reading - Wisconsin Reading Skills Development . mathematics - Developing Pre-Readingprogram Skills Program Mathematical Processes . sciencemotivational - Environmental - Individually development) Education (under Guided Motivation Otherneededinstructional Information for any effectiveaide or secretary Other than the cost of elementary prop-am, and one instructional materials for each team of 100- There150 pupils, is a minimum there areof no in-service expense required. added costs for this program. 12 BEST CiAn ChtilLABLE Albany,Street165 Clinton AcademyNew York Avenue of Albany 12210 activitieslearnings. are carried on at an off-campus site. During this period, too, physic :1 education PhoneContact number person - (518)- Robert 434-2963 S. Peterkin, Executive Director Theretion.chosenThe remainder isby athe great pupils.of dealthe schoolof flexibility day is devoted aid choice to courses built Classes are of 45 minutes dura- hasTheProgram beenAlbany Descriptionin Streetoperation Academy for fouris a years.contract school which The overall munity,mayterestinto take the may them,courses program utilize may instructed work work/study on an by independent opportunities,people from or the group and com- basis, students may elect courses that inmay theSupervisiontor.educationalprogram title is of headed isprogram"Master provided by isTeachers."an headedbyExecutive staff by membersan Director, Educational who whileare Direc-given the The teaching staff is divided into three teams. ProgramdevelopIn addition Comparisonactive to laboratory being on alearning trimester experiences. plan, the classes organizeddropouts.The18 programyear-olds. on is a intendedtrimester for basis, dropouts and followsand potential the 180-day The pupils range from 14 years of age toClasses are non-graded. The school is Sometion.are nongraded,course evaluation small, andrequirements allow for specifyindividual at leastatten- Pupils are not required to attend all classes. Thelocalrequirementsschool three andpattern. teams State are consist diplomas. basically of 25-35 the samepupils as each.for the regular Requirements except for Diploma programtiesTherehealthing, indicate are mathematics, andwill also physical be that minimum-competencygiven pupils andeducation diplomas composition. who successfullyarethrough requirementssatisfied the Cardinalcomplete by forelectives. read-the The school authori- McCloskeyofThe 1-1/2 school Highhours day School devotedstarts in off toAlbany. improvementwith a group in tutorial reading, session social -- studies,In this orsession mathematics. there is an attempt to foster values The contract method is used. %a. clarification, achievement motivation, and affective 13 reading,50requirements percent mathematics, attendance; are set and forothers graduation.composition minimum competency 25 percent. Volunteer teaching Special Publicoffsince campus Librarythe atschoo; theSystem Communityhas isno used 651 library. Health Center. for library services, The Albany Pupilassistance Selection is used Procedure in the program. OtherThePupil staffInformation enrollment was cut inwent half down for from 167 to 100. the 1973-74 school year. Currently bePupilscapped,or residents potential must mentally beof betweenAlbany retarded, andthe ages or dropouts. They cannot be physically they must be either dropouts severely disturbed.of 14 and 18. They must handi- these,theretoIII school arefunds.8 are 9 officials. full-timevolunteers and and The latter are fully 8.2 part-time teachers.9.2 are paid through Title certified, according GI' Originally,Program Plan according to school conjunction with parents. officials, the program At present, TheSchool maintenance system. staff is provided by the Albany Public wasTheThereparentthe planned school school isinvolvement a inprogram,plan staff. to is involvehowever, limited to occasional visits. parents in a Parent Council.is currently planned by ResourcesThe sources of funds for the program are These funds are pro- ESEA provideprogramtion.videdTitle IIIto istwo-thirds the andto schoolTitle ofI.through the Title III support will end continue, another source budget in 1975. the Albany Board of Educa- in 1975. would have to If the classesCommunityity Center. are resources held twice are used Parks, community tennis courts weeklySchool at officials the Arbor have Hill been Commun- given widely. Physical education and basket- 4...01,4 Universitypermissionballtorylaboratory. courts is used attoare Albany,useregularly used. a science since once a According to school officials, thelaboratory school hasat theno scienceStateweek for a two or three- this labora- hour period for laboratory science. Typing is taught 14 Cedarhurst,ReillyLawrenceL.I.F.E. Road Senior- LearningNew HighYork inSchool a Free Environment 11516 mainderginningdays,signated pupils of staffeachthe must school day.member check day whatinto and their themust building plansindicate are at to forthe thebe- a de- re- PhoneContact number person - (516)- Edwin 295-2700 D. Krawitz, Principal or Stephane Ethe, Teacher-Coordinator Thedemonstration.onceEach school a pupilmonth is is inhoused requiredthe formin a to offormer presenta seminar, shop room exhibit, in Lawrence or public accounting schoolpursueTheProgram L.I.F.E. andindividual Description community program projects resources,is designed in depth and to tobyencourage allowutilizing pupils pupils both to to ProgramthreeSenior small HighComparison rooms.School. This room has been subdivided into physicalPupilscationalassume mustgreater needs.education take responsibility courses each year, in English, andfor mustfulfilling social take healthstudies, their foredu- and day.aThe informal L.I.F.E.its informalityschool program setting anddiffers throughoutlack fromof required thethe regularentire attendance schoolprogram in mayvities.pateone use semesterin the the school regular in either or school-sponsoredvillage grade library11 or grade andextra-class may12. partici- acti- Each pupil is required to have a project Pupils Currently,ThePupil program Selection there is open Procedureare to20 pupilsboys and in 30grades girls. 11 and 12. Memberships whichaninvolvedschools,service, extensive may involveinor seminarsindependentmedicallog serviceof activities. institution;and study.inworkshops. an educational, courses at socialother In addition,This pupilsserves areas a basis Each pupil keeps Pupilsseniors.in the must program make isa writtenequally applicationdivided between and parentsjuniors mustand Pupilsoffor a evaluation,college receive application. PASS information or FAIL gradesfor other for pupils,each quarter and part and cent.presentpupilsgive written andpupils determines approval. have scholastic who will averac,be admitted. The coordinator interviews the of over 80 per- All of the mericalAttendancefor thefinal grades final isgrades, forrequired grade the except forsecond at college thethat and school juniors fourthpurposes. three mayquarters daysreceive eachand nu- withTheProgram theprogram advicePlan is andplanned approval by the of pupilsthe principal. and coordinator week from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. On the other two 15 Resources FarmingdaleInformal School Senior High Pitt PG" L4 School r MA ME SchoolThethe considerable facilities District are ofresources theused various institutions in by the pupils. of the Lawrence Publicmade available to them. In addition, which Farmingdale,LincolnContact and person IntervaleNew -York Mrs. Avenues Dorothy Silverman,11735 Teacher-in- OtherpupilsThere Information doare volunteer five teachers work are assigned to the program. The Phone number - (516) 249-7600 Charge coordinatorother teachers is assigned are each assignedthree periods one period daily, daily. while four SchoolTheProgramby Informalfive enrollsDescription full-time School 131 juniors of teachers and five part-time the Farmingdale Senior and seniors and is Highstaffedteachers. . moreThe Informalresponsibility School is an from its students than academic school which demands would be ex- . 6...... -...... 1 r4 .-0 All siblevolvedpected for in planningthecurriculum regular their. developmentschool. and they are respon- weekly schedule. The students are in- They learn Allat Americanfortheir students graduation. own History,pace.must fulfill mathematics, Regents courses are offered the established chemistry, physics, requirements in English, "N. Frenchphysics.offered and in Spanish. English, American Advanced placement courses are History, chemistry and listingEachEach Monday, pupil all of thenthe the pupilsprepares school receive a masterhissmall own schedulegroups,schedule.offerings work forindepend- that week. He may at- schoolently,tenddemandplemented lectures, forseek or approved bytohelp mini-coursestakemeet from courses.with his peers, or advantage of available designed to satisfy a Regular courses are sup- go outside talent. of special 16 Seminars have been offered in comparative religion, Cc ?y rr-E. Tr- E - manyprogramEachsociology, other student and areas yoga,progress. meets of archeology, interest.regularly withguitar, a teacher modern todance, discuss and AlthoughProgramtion requirements Comparisonall students as completethe students the sameof the basic regular aradua- school, marks,FAIL reporthowever. card are mark numerical. or a numerical mark. A student may choose a PASS/ All final Pupilthetentare program determinedSelectionthan inand the Procedureprocessesby regular the individual forschool. meeting student these to requirements a larger ex- Programpermission.All students Plan are volunteers who have obtained parental Resourcesteachers.The program is planned jointly by the students and the OtherAllresources the Information resources of the incommunity the regular are usedschool as available. as well as the workwrittenSomeoffices)social in students the reportsagencies, andcommunity arereceive on and permittedtheir (work /orschool outside countyin to credithospitals, perform andactivities. villageif humanitarianthey nursing government homes, prepare 17 BEST COPY ilWitillat GreatCommunityGreat35 Polo Neck Neck, RoadSchool North New SeniorYork 11023 High School Thebycoursesprogram schoolthe studentsforand functions theprogram mostand as a ofregularteachers. studies schoolpart are isdetermined program humanities if school-within-a-school. Students, however, may oriented. largelythese The PhoneContact number person - - Ruth (516) 482-8650 Rosenstein, Director school.coursestakeHeavy courses emphasisare not in theis offered in the programplaced on the goals and of the community objectives cf TheProgramSenior Community DescriptionHigh School.School Itis consistspart of theof aGreat group Neck North of 125 visoryfacilitatethe individualguidance groups, this, of students.each onethe school ofconsisting the staff ofmembers. about 15 students, TheseThese are groups established meet weeklyis divided into eight ad- In order to with to selorteachersstudents,basis. has andbeengrades nine assigned 10-12,part-time andto athe staff program of four on a teachers. A guidance coun- full-timepart-time discussandOneically one representative facultystudent with theadvisor.goals Administrative of and each advisory group meets their school programs. Board_ At these meetings period- * a 18 arethe madeprogram about of futurethe school directions is discussed of the andprogram. decisions TheProgram program Comparison differs from the regular school program in ats.11r4-77. group.Thereschoolperformedstaff is members andan byAccreditationassigns the and pupils aschool representative withBoard, credit. the which courses of consistseach of advisorythe of regular four This Board equates the course work and projects entgoals.choosingachievethat study the alternativethe andstudents sameindividual goals have ways asaprojects. to largestudents satisfy measure intheir the of individualregularfreedom in The program places heavy emphasis on independ- Although students acceptingstudentsaThe credit school grantedhavea operatesPASS-FAIL the for option on eachmark. . oftri-semestercourse receiving each semester.regularplan with grades 1/3 ofor The munitymakesachievedschool extensiveexpertise program, are frequently use forthe of developingway community quitein which different.student resources these projects.goals and arecom- The program unteersalsoStudentsPupil have Selection than inparental thethere programProcedure arepermission. openings are all involunteers. the program, final If there are more vol- They must TheProgramdecisions program Plan are is madeplanned by useby theof astudents lottery andsystem. teachers. ditionalorientedTheOther students Information typestudents inof mostschool whose cases program.needs are were academic, not met humanities- by the tra- Many of the students AboutAttendanceeducation.had poor95% of attendanceof last students year's records in graduates the beforeprogram went joining is on excellent. to the further program. 19 GreatSchool-Within-A-SchoolGreat341 LakevilleNeck Neck, South New Road SeniorYork High Schco' othersofdifferentrequirement which must must studybe for befrom fromareas.11th three thegraders of becomes a These study areas mayEnglish be in disciplines and the the other areas. minimum of two This ContactPhone numberperson -- (516)Arlette 482-8650 Sanders, Teacher-in-Charge program.thecurriculumIn regular each of schoolare the decided courses or within by the the scope students the School-Within-A-School and content of the and their TheProgram School-Within-A-School Description at Great 80 students and a staff Neck South Senior dentteacher.ortensive byhas a theThePASS-FAILuse optioncoursesis made system.of areof being communitylargely resources. evaluated by regular grades project-oriented and ex- The stu- ofHigharerequired eight Schoolexpected part-time to has meet of an allteachers.enrollment of the of difference in the waystudents that this in isthe regular school, there graduation requirementsAlthough that the students are done. is AlthoughProgram Comparisonthese students meet all of the graduation re- a Base."Thesignificantstudents 80 students and a arefaculty divided adviser. into Each "Home Base" consists of Eachsub-groups "Home Base"called holds "Home between 10 and T5- quirementsimportancearethe significantlycourse that workon theare and individualrequired the of goals and different. project-centered curriculum This program places greatthe regular students, objectives of weeklyarepresentativegrams faculty meetingsand theirmember atof whicheach "Homethe Base" goals or objectives.in what is members discuss their pro- meetsthe "Executiveweekly with Board." In addition, a studyThethejects. goalsstudent and aare wideand largely hisvariety different achieved of through student-selected pro-interests and abilities. independent TheSchool.Many "Executive of the courses Board" aredecides Other courses are taken in taught in the School-Within-A- the program of the school. the regular school. AllPupil students Selection in the Procedure program are Should the program be-volunteers and have year.A-SchoolThetheir amount timevaries of intime fromSchool-Within-A-School, a student to Tenth grade students average about spends in the School-Within- student and from year to while seniors may one-half of bycomesecuredProgram lottery. over-subscribed, parental Plan permission. final admission will be decided Mathematics,Thes.,end curriculum all of science,their has beentime social dividedin sciences, the program. creative arts. into six study areas: English-disci- All 10th however,dentsThe original and theteachers. coursesprogram inwas the planned program can vary The general plan will be by a committee of stu- from timemaintained; gradeplines, students foreign must language, undertake and four study projects, one 20 decide.to time as the students and teachers in the program may GuilderlandSenior Alternative Central ExperienceSchool BEST COPY AVAILABLE ContactGuilderland person Center, - Robert New YorkE. Drake, Coordinator 12185 t, 1.1.101)%1 4001 ,r reirk PhoneProgram number Description - (518) 861-8591 Extension 21 1/ 01 1.0 whichTheindependenttheir Senior allows credits Alternative aboutstudy, for tengraduation tutorials, percentExperience by ofor community theisregular aseniors school coursesexperiences, toprogram fulfill in ofthatprogramtohigh agive facultyschool,permits accordingeach memberpupilcollege,him toto theand workhis or opportunitywithout needsotherat his andschools. theown intereststo restrictionsspeed, create with his theofown bellhelp Its purpose is a program anfacultyvelopschedulesthe advisor programa quarterlymembers andand and artificialprogram spend acontract third halfcoordinator. timemember withof allotments.their ais faculty assignedassigned advisor. full-timetime in as The program has an Pupils ae- Two withcirculateding teachersinterviews to andall regarding guidancefaculty members.studentcounselors. candidates are held Information-gather- Candidates are TheenrollmentProgram program Comparison of differs 30 pupils. from the regular school program in beFinalthen best interviewed selection able to manage isby madethe their programof those own advisors. timepupils effectively. who appear to withandcificassignment.that greater community pupilsday, flexibilitythey are assignments areoffered required of a timereportwider to utilization. notifyvarietydirectly the of to coordinatorexperience their If they are going to be absent on a spe- Pupils byresultTheProgram a Seniorsenior ofPlan the Alternativegirl thinking in a Current stimulatedExperience Issues byprogram class.a paper evolved written as a To imple- Pupilby telephone. Selection Procedure Thementpantparents, plan her to whichideas, planand pupils.aevolved meetingsquarterly calls were contract for held each withwith program thean advisor.faculty, partici- The Applicationsseniors. for the program are solicited from all A list of applicants is drawn up and 21 program must be approved by the pupil's parents. All historicalYork State society, Education New Department, York State art BEST C011i Legislature, New. gallery, and other Additional communityOtherareasinterest Informationare institutions beingand needs. sought and out organizations. to meet individual pupil 4. eveningregularvityPupils and mayschool may spend learn classes,day complete bytheir attending or required dayscommunity in center college classes, subjectstheir special outside acti- the classes. ke. f equal40students S.A.E. to one inunits theregular inSenior their high Alternative seniorschool year. Experience exceed those required in the credit. Eight units are Time require- must earn regularmentsResourcesPASS foror high FAILcredit school basis. meet program. and All marks are given on a providesbase.A large roomfacilities in the forhigh study, school small is Pupils have furnished the room provided as the homeclasses, preparingthemselves.lounging. It areaTherecludelunch, available are a use television60 ofvarious tomedia the station, placesmaterials, of hospitals, or just pupils in the program. study in the tri-city laboratories, They in- 41) policeschools, department, the legal nursingdepartment homes, of a community centers,utility company, 22 JamesSCORE E.- SchoolSperry ofHigh Community School Opportunities and Resources for Education gram.ticeThere teacher are two and full-time one teacher teachers, aide assignedone prac- to the pro- The two full-time teachers are called "facili- ContactHenrietta,1799 LeHigh person New Station -YOrk Donald Road A. Loughlin, Principal 14467 Pupilsfiedthetators." Rochester in mayreading take program. andtwo socialor three studies. courses in the regular One "facilitator" was formerly employed in Both "facilitators" are certi- ProgramPhone number Description - (716) 334-5440 nology.versitypartschool of or ofthe in Rochester dayBOCES. taking or college-levelRochester Institute work at of the Tech- Uni- Highly motivated pupils may spend Thevironment.forprovides SCORE pupils Programa whohighly are of self-directed inthe need James of E.a nonrigidinstructionalSperry High learning School. program en- thesocialEach Monroe pupil studies Countyis involvedcourses court whichtosystem some include andextent the such inAmerican unstructuredtopics pres- as significantever,ties,The program asSCORE does ways:differsis Rochester's intended from to theSchool focus Rochester Withoutupon communityprogram Walls. in activi- three How- mentProgramtheidency. inpupils the Comparison unstructuredare more demanding, portion thereof the is program. less involve- In general, as the postsecondary plans of . facilitiessecondaryit is based school,and in programs one with room readyof of that aaccess registered school. to all TheEnglishpupils program mayand differs pursuesocial interdisciplinaryfromstudies. the regular programcourses ininvolving that They also receive health . thevisionlongerthe school pupils of period thedistrict are professional of under time. or theof BOCES) immediateeducators for super-a(of Theinlessinstruction SCOREthe structured, regular pupils and school. arephysical less given conventional educationa more meaningful experiencesmanner than and instudentscol- a The program currently enrolls a total. of 40 pupils intoregular the pupils. guidance counselors are assigned Pupilpupilslaborative Selectionenrolled role inProcedure in the planning regular their school. program than the 1974.areequallygrades plans 10, distributed to11,and double 12. bythe sex number and byof gradepupils level. in September The pupils are approximately There writtenforPupils the application. muststudent be into gradeenroll 10 in or the above program. and must file a Parents' submit a written approval 23 Program Plan Thecurriculumeach four responsible full-time areas: forteachers coordinating one of the following in the Community School are cipal,Planspupils, are the parents,made two byfacilitators, aand committee regular and teachers. consisting of the prin- representatives of The pupils . communication week.also meet in one large group or two small groups every . humantechnology relations MajorResources use is made of the resources Some use is made of the of the Rush-Henrietta facilities and Each teacher is responsible . aesthetics Group meetings are held weekly for advising a group of up and resourcesnesses.publicSchool District.agencies of two nearbyof Monroe County, colleges, as well as those of BOCES, and small busi- tofourStudentsindividual 25 students.student-directed in interviewsthe Community Contactare Schoolheld at are Groups which serve as least once a month. divided into the Community School Eachforumsserveprograms. group foron theisdiscussion free to of school Each group also choosescoordinating committee, educational ser- develop its own activities and principal'sand meeting.personal problems. representatives to HerricksNewShelter Hyde Senior Park,Rock RoadHighNew YorkSchool Principal Thevicesresentatives coordinating committee, fromcommittee,and thebimonthly four main groups, prepares which is comprised of rep- which serves as the the PhoneContactProgram number person Description - (516)- Peter 741-7800 Lawrence, soundingagendahaseachtion a Wednesdayandforright board developmentthe to forgeneral speakfrom student 9 at ofmeetinga.m. the ideas to generalschool. meeting; however,12 noon. regarding the opera- A meeting is held Every student Theforprogram Community those of studentsHerricks School whois anwish to Senior High School. alternative to the regular establish their own for accomplishing It is intended withinSincethe decisions thethe Communityregular are madeschool, School by theitis an coordinatingis responsible committee. to the alternative programheld with the them.goalsownhisof file,ownhisand courseswork.take which the and responsibility proposed With the help of advisors, the There are about 90 studyincludes is in athe description program and evaluation activities and keeps his student selects Programprincipal.principal, Comparison and weekly meetings are at present. 24 The students in the Community School bear full varietyregularcidingresponsibilityto meet onofschool these thecommunity courses program,forgoals. establishing resources and or activitiesindependent their that ownstudy. aregoals required and de- These courses may involve the hospitals, social A wide AnschoolResources almost and limitless in the communityvariety of are resources, available. within the agencies,school,theirin the advantage evenings,areaindustry, during ormuseums, even the on normallibraries, weekends. school and day, businesses after are available that students may use to trumconsiderTheOther pupilsof Information optional the and Community faculty learning Necessary Schoolof environments.the for toNerricks Understandingbe one Seniorend of Highthea spec- ProgramSchool They consider metestablishedpackageStudents the graduation ofwho materialsgoals. are readyrequirements which for graduationdemonstrates and have must attainedthat submit they their ahave A committee of students and teachers Theyeachspectrum.the are: regularof which school presents program options to beof theone otherform orend another. of the In between the two is a series of programs awardedrecommendsevaluatesthe principal a diploma. theseto the ofmaterials schoolthe school. principal and if it that approves the student them, itbe The ultimate decision rests with . WIN - A work incentivedaya job.isprogram. spent in school, the remainder on Part of the prepareInstead anof illustrativethe conventional packet transcripts, of their accomplishments. the students . VIP - A Program in whichEnglish,set aaside block social for of atime studies,group is of andstudents perform who some take Thisbytion. thepacket college is sent of theirto the first colleges choice. with their applica- A large percentage of students have been accepted . OASIS - Organized and schoolstructured function independent during this period. Pupil Selection Procedure . Learning for Living -study thatA block program.includes of time English program and health. usedapplyobtainedAll participantsfor than finalparental can selection.be inpermission.accommodated, the program aare lottery volunteers system who will have be If more eligible students . Science and the Futuredisciplinarybiology, of Society mathematics, program - An inter-including social studiesEnglish, and Program Plan . Oceanography - A blockphysical of time education.program in- sourcesdesignedplanning.The first bothto three enable within weeks students school of the andto school achievewithout, year these are are sought goals.devoted as to Student goals are established and courses are Re- Approximately 40% of the students of Nerricks Senior studies,cluding theand sciences,physical education.English, social needed. 25 tionedHigh School alternative are involved programs. in one of the six above men- mivRe The Three I Program (Program for Inquiry, BEST COPY AVAILABLE Involvement 4111"11141.. , I . Ire 07 04i CloveNew Rochelle Road High School and Independent Study) 1-r NewPhoneContact Rochelle, number person New- (914)- YorkJames 632-9000 R. Gaddy, Principal or Baughman, Teacher-Coordinator Donald TheProgram Three Description I Program of the New Rochelle involving approxi- Senior High matelySchoolsponsiblerepresentthe students.150is an studentsfordiverse alternative teaching curricularand seven theirprogram teachers.particular disciplines and are re- disciplinesThe toteachers cantlygraduationnegieEach student unitsfrom requirementsthosefor must graduation. ofcomplete the areregular thesatisfied equivalent school vary program. The methods by which of 18 Car-signifi- The considerableresponsibilitybasicvities philosophy that freedomwill for is enablehis thatto ownchoose thehim learning studentto the achieve courses and must acceptand his goals.shouldresult have of acti- the openThetheofIndependent courses learningdiscussionscommunity offered studyexperiences as between well andare asgroupdetermined whichpersonal projects emphasize asgrowth. acreate a the teachers and students. service to variety aboutpersonalgroupEach 22 teacherand students. basis. also serves frequently as the advisor The teacher knows the programThe of teacher meets weekly with the meets with individuals on a for a group of each 26 sourcepupil inas histhe groupprogram and may function as a develops. guide or re- alsogrades.Studentsprojectsanalysis evaluates enrolled andof progress independentthe instudent the in Three the studyin courses,these I activities.program areas. as dowell not as receive in his In December and March each pupil writes an AtEach the teacher ThestudentsProgram Three PlanIand Program their isteachers. planned cooperatively by the year'sactivities.held,tailedtion end forand written the eachfurther teacher studentappraisal conferences prepares after of eachthe aare comprehensive student aspectheld between ofsubmits his evalua- theThree a de- I A student and teacher conference is then TheResourcesandthe resources theregular facilities, school,include institutions,teachersthe program of theand and Threefacilities specialized I Program, for mineEverystudent'spupil's the student finaladvisor permanent evaluation,is andinvolved record.the other whichin a staff projectbecomes members ata partall to times.ofdeter- the personnel of the community. Whenvolvependentproject one activities projectbasis,may consist foris in completed, example,theof studyingcommunity. but another morephysics oftenbegins. on itan mayinde- in- The SpringViolaRamapoSchool-Within-a-School Road SeniorValley, High New SchoolYork TheProgramin Threethat Comparison studentsI Program are differs given froma great the dealregular of freedomprogram to PhoneContact number person - - (914)Ira Reisner, 356-4100 Assistant Principal choosepletedvelopofClasses time. the atheir contractare means scheduledcontractual by and which demonstrate irregularly theyagreement. achieve that but theirtheyfor longer havegoals. com- periods Students must plan their own programs and de- There is consider- ThehasProgram School-Within-a-School an enrollment Description of 80 students. of Ramapo Senior High School The paid staff con- Pupilperformable interactionSelection the activities Procedure with therequired community for theiras the projects. students ortoteachingtimesists from these in ofthe thisatwo regularclass teachers,programteachers in teaching the and each volunteersregular the ofstaff other whom school. offrom 1/5spends the theof school his4/5community timeof offer his In addition Allmotivated.permission.pupils students tend are to volunteersbe above-average who have students obtained who parental are highly Last year,Since 67 outthe ofprogram 68 graduates is quite of rigorous, the the socialTheinhelp, programother studies,information, curricular itself and is theand areasprimarily humanities. courses. must concernedtake those with English, Students interested courses in Three I Program elected to and went to college. 27 the regular school. All students enrolled in School- Within-a-Schoolregular schools. must take at least one course in the byTheAmericanhave the program beenstudents Economy, developedof theand Today, School-Within-a-Schoolthe teachers. is designedActing Techniques, American Indian History, Psychology, "Growing Up, Many unusual courses, African History, Ameri- Absurd,"cantimesdependingindependent Legal throughout Journalism, upon study the the asPoetry, year. well as on System, Art, General interests of the students Heavy emphasisSelf Awareness is Workshop individual or group at variousplaced on projects.Program Comparison between the program of the regular Theschedulecoursestheschool main students and difference differis the highly meet School-Within-a-Schoolgreatly from traditional lies courses inthe curricularflexible. requirements. the way Theand the PupilAllShould studentsSelection the programare Procedure volunteers with parentalreceive tooused many to determine who volunteers a lot- willpermission. be admitted.numberteryProgram system of availablePlan will be So far the volunteers openings. have not exceeded the TheResourcesthe program approval is plannedof the principal of the regular by teachers and students, with school. asTheandples well program social of as community utilizesagencies. resources the resources of the resources of the theinclude whole hospitals,community. regular school libraries, Exam- 28 Rochester,50RochesterSchool West Without Main Pu5licNew Street YorkWalls Schools 14614 classesTheofStudents credit "workshops," that area year. meetrequired whichthree to carrytimes earn 1a unitweekminimum offor credit, of90 3-3/4minutes are units ContactProgramPhone numberperson Description - Lewis M. Marks, Project Supervisor - (716) 546-6732 reading.matics,each.topics languageas basic arts,English, writing, preparation research, for mediathe language and The "workshops" involve such subjectsThe language as mathe- arts classes may stress such terTheInstitute inSchool a building Withoutof Technology. formerly Walls is occupied located byin thedowntown Rochester Roches- Fifteen rooms in this building course.TheGreatportion "afternoon Books. of the classes" SAT examinations, provide 1 creditor a discussion for each of These classes,which are not necessarily held Thepartsofare theusedinstructional of school thefor citythe program, moreandprogram itsformal however, suburbs.focuses classroom takes largely placeactivities. on inthe various City Much andashoursin sociology, arrestthe each school (taught session. literature, building, at the meetRochesterjournalism, two times courts). Black a week culture, for 1-1/2 The courses include such subjects ofscholasticlargelytensityket, Rochester, institutions, uponand abilities depthwiththe interests, particularof people, ofindividual the and individual.educationalemphasis citystudent planning. on backgrounds,programsthe job mar-depends and Volunteer con- The in- dealsmeetsTheand "extended 1infor unit some approximately in wayclass" social with offers studies.the 8 hourscity 1 unit ofa week.Rochesterof credit andin Englishmay The "extended class" The program palsecandarysultant-instructors agencies, institutions, and proprietors include large staff ofcorporations, small members businesses. of andpcst- munici- awrite andprojects.includefinal providea report.proposal discussion, advice for throughout aguest project speakers, togetherthe project. films, with andplans research for To obtain credit, a pupil is expected to Staff members approve the proposal Classes areTheleasthave12, 104program and decided twoboys for years is andages todesigned 71 awaylimit13 girls through from registrationfor enrolled graduation. students21. in to inthe pupilsgrades School who9 Withoutthrough are at The school authorities At present there maytationsThesocial provide "forum" studiesinclude remedial meets forfilms, for pupilswork 1-1/2outside in deficient thehours speakers,areas once in of abasic Englishorweek. talks skills. and by Presen- ofTheWalls. "extendedthese program offer includesclasses," credit "workshops," towardforums, graduation. and afternoonphysical education.classes, All meetingsPhysicalclaimedpupils or and if educationteachers. theprepares pupil is a attends availablewritten three-fourths report. four times aof week the in One-half unit of credit may be 29 the gymnasium of the Salem Evangelical Church. grantedStudents acompleting diploma from local Monroe diploma requirements are High School. These pupils Pupil Selection Procedure mustTherequirement. completepaid faculty a senior consists research project as a of the director (who is com- graduation pletePupilsbeproval. accommodated, the must program. apply fora In the event that more lottery isParents held, mustwith give theiradmission and must agree to com- from inner-citypupils applyareas. than can special con- written ap- cate)pletingpractice and requirements nineteachers teachers. and for an approximately 75 volunteers. They are assisted by administrator'sfive certifi- siderationEastIn theHigh beginning, givenSchool to and applicants the program wider geographical Monroe High School. attracted pupils from distribution. The students TheProgramfollowing program Comparison respects:differs from the regular program in the ProgramnowThe represents program Plan is a planned by the staff and pupils, with . e.g.,Manytertwined; ofEnglish the courses are and social studies are interdisciplinary; in- weeklysomeis approvedassistance plan indicating by a teacher. from parents. where they will be. The pupils draw up a The plan . anMany aspect of theof courses focus on American studies; the city as Resources . progressThe pupil withoutand his teachers using marks; appraise his Thetionto resourcesa infew the textbooks basicwithin skills. and materials for the school building are Within a few blocks of remedial instruc- limited the . ofsibleThetendance, skills, pupil's for evaluating individual andfaculty meeting the advisor is respon- development,graduation re-at- pupil's mastery toLibrary,school the public.is which the mainhas abranch diversity of resources of the Rochester Public available to . quirements;The reports that are made to the parents usePupils some with of academicthe resources leanings have the opportunitymunicipal agencies. of higher education institu- fourtivities;scriptionsto timesthe colleges athe ofyear transcriptsa pupil'scontain courses follow the same pro- detailedthat are de- sent and ac- tions,PupilsWaivers industries, will meet theand requirements for the City School . contactThecedure; individual andwith the pupil teachers and guidance has more frequent District diploma. No waivers are needed. gram.counselor than in a regular school pro- 30 RoslynSchool-Within-a-School High School examplesPupils areof extra-schoolinvolved in extra-schoolstudy are working study. in Some an ar- ContactPhoneRoslyn numberpersonHeights,Road - (516)New York 621-4900 - Robert V. Canosa, Principal 11577 Thephilosophers,boretum, planning studying of andthe teachingsculpture,program isflute. cinematography,largely done by Jewisha re- Program Description EachOneview ofpupilLard the ofispresent sevenrequired membersmembers to prepare iselected a faculty a byprogram the member. pupils. of physical - cludeaThe secluded school library parthas tables, itsof Roslynheadquarters chairs, High and School. in a threetelephone. small Furnishings in- rooms in Afiedcalactivities mathematics education. by the whichperson survey is in approvedcourse charge originally ofby the activity.director taught ofonly physi- in Participation in the program is certi- ers.tainedschoolcanThis function program with thea moreisportion assistancedesigned effectively of theirfor of pupilspersons outsideeducational who otherof feelthe programthan regularthat teach- theyob- Programthe regularSchool-Witrin-a-School Comparison cur-iculum of Roslyn has been High incorporated School. into Thestudiespart-time instructors specialist. teachers. include one full-time teacher and 4 The full-timepart-time teacherteachers is are a socialspecial- coursesThethanthe program pupilthe which regular isdiffers meetpursuing coursesmandates primarily studies and imposed inin and itsthe activitiesby informalityequivalency the State in orwhenofother the Thevolunteerguages.ists pupils in English,basis. are required mathematics, to make science,extensive and reports foreign lan- A guidance counselor serves part-time on a Pupilthe school Selection district. Procedure plications.reports12.5their "hours" in-schoolof the ofactivities instructionand extra-school are weeklyincluded activities. in withthe regularcollege school. Pupils are allowed to take a maximum of Extensive on ap- mustschoolfulladmittedPupils attend year. averagein into gradesan informational theof 11atprogram or/east 12 mustmay 80.meeting. apply.agree to remain for the In 90 percent of the cases pupils have Pupils and parents Seniors Pupils must AO are a parteducationalbyThis12 the andofallows English ana laboratoryAmerican reformthem teacher. to andstudiesenroll science. contemporary inprogram. such coursesissues. Pupils also take courses in This work is supervised as mathematics These are onefromSelectionapply semester. the in programwritingis by lottery. withinand parents 15 days, must he approve must remain in writing. for If a pupil does not withdraw LII 31 BEST COPY AVAIIABIE Therollment program consists started ofin 23 boys September 1973, the present en- and 28 girls, of whom 21 Scarsdale,45Scarsdale Wayside Alternative NewLane York School 10583 TheareProgram juniorsprogram Plan andis planned by 30 are seniors. the pupils with the advice of PhoneContact number person - (914)- Ms. Judy 723-5500 ext. 455 Codding guidelinesResourcesthe teachers. and makes staff The principal has established assignments. broad ProgramThe Scarsdale Description Alternative parents and students who School was created by wished teach- areTheclude availableconsiderable social toservice resources agencies all pupils. of the Roslyn School DistrictAdditionaland institutions resources of in-higher activetoers,their lowingprovide administrators, andown principles: aresponsibleeducation. school in which students couldThe schoolrole is basedin forming on and carrying outtake a morethe fol- education.trict.tion in sports or music at no Some pupils also receive cost to the school dis- tutorial instruc- . sibilitythat the individualto design his own student has the respon- curriculum . developmentassimilationthat the student's of intellectaal education consists of an and personal r T" 32 BEST COPY AVAILABLE . siderationshallcoveredthat bein and coveredany the course, processmust theshare by subject whichequal itto be con- sociologyunusualconventionaltranscendental courses of psychotherapy,academics suchmeditation, as studentsGreek, tocivil preschool liberties, education, and name a few.are also involved in Many fine . schoolcision-makingmunitythat allshare members anand equal maintenanceof therole school in ofthe the de- com- music,example,and practical bicycle students repair,arts learn classes and dance, French also life cooking. are underway. drawing, chamber For . roomshoursthat schoolorduring buildings isthe not week limited nor to to specific specific children,habilitationManyteach students and and tutor center,workare at involvedat local assistthe Center schools, inwith community foremotionally work Preventive work.at disturbed a Bronx re- Students ofmunitytheStudents, classes, Alternative work teachers,seminars,together School. toandindependent create members the ofstudies, the Such activities take the form many activities in Scarsdale com- workshops, cians.inPsychiatry,lawyers the creation and as architects well of anas activityhelp and professionalcampaign for peoplelocal such A student is limited only by his imagination or program. politi- as dents,matelyScarsdaleand experimental Senior40 volunteers, and High surrounding projects.School including teachers, communities. and others from Thus far we have approxi- parents, college stu- Besides the teachercore-groupEachspecial student informed relationship teacher. at Scarsdaleand up-to-date with Alternative one ofabout the hisSchoolteachers daily has The student keeps the core-group - his acti- a I a /i ofresourcevities. approximately person. 75 juniors and seniors. The core-group teacher acts as The school has a present enrollment an advisor and I groupsdalegradesEvaluation Alternative to or analyze credits. in the Schoolthe Alternative strengths is to allow Schooland weaknessesindividuals does in terms The purpose of evaluation at Scars- not include and Studentsthreeprovementsof the terms, agreed write may learning uponbeappraisals made. goals experiences andof theirobjectives stopexperiences, for evaluation. At the end of each of the so that im- teach- direction.evaluatesThewholeers entirewrite class its evaluationsScarsdale discusses progress, Alternative itsof strengths, thegoals students' andSchool and accomplishments. workcommunity and the also weaknesses and 33 Program Comparison not bound by tradi- OccupationalSyracuse,City School New LearningDistrict York Center 13210 areStudent-teachercommitmenttional committed roles implies toas relationships students c. great are making the program a success. teach,of the teachers Scarsdale learn, Alternativedeal of responsibility on Thisand all Contact person - Vincent F. WashingtonSpecial Needs Irving and School,Work Study 644 Programs, Brennan, Supervisor, Madison wellvelopSchoolthethe parts as school andcommunity. to of pursueplay asall a an memberstheirwhole. active own program The members are responsive to role in the development of of activities as de- Phone number - (315) 478-6950 Street, Syracuse, New York 13210 AllPupil students Selection are Procedurevolunteers from grades 11 and 12 who TheProgram Occupational Description Learning Center Program is designed to high school dropouts to havegram.lish parental equal numbers permission. of girls A lottery isand used boys to forestab- the pro- achieveuallyfromcludesenable 15 prescribedtheir adropoutsto high 20 educational yearsschool and instruction old. potentialdiploma. objectivesThe program which includes usually individ- in- for each student. Students range in age The in- ProgramandconstantlyIt interestsmust Plan be evolving noted of it_ that program, members. Scarsdale Alternative School responding to the needsThus, it is possible is a mathematics,qualifyingstructionstudies sufficientstresses forlife immediate skills the for basic and entryemployment either or skillsinto aof post-secondary reading and in- saleable skills advanced academic mightthat changesome of throughout the structures the year. and procedures described Thestitution.inthe programthree Syracuse locations: which Board started of in Aloi BuildingEducation. (a former 1970, has been approved by The program is housed business dents;buildingschoollearning The centerin centersdowntown the fundedcenter with YMCA primarilyofa combined building housesSyracuse) an out-of- houses two tandem Irving Schoolby the LearningSyracuse Modelenrollment of 80 stu- youth.CentersCitiesCenter Agency; offerhours a vary andfull Washingtonwith secondary student's needs. school program for 70 The Washington 34 theIrving Aloi Center Center, is whichopen fromserves a 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. substantial number of while week.6:30studentsized p.m. instruction workingdaily and full two until time,to three9:00 operates p.m.hours two fromdaily nights 8:00 and eacha.m.to spend to Pupils are expected to be present for individual- MoneyNumberNumber earned leaving leaving by program pupilsschoolout due of to district transfer $84,630 23 9 aratoryon-the-job,a tominimum insure programs. of successfuland/or 15 additional in occupationalinvolvement hours each inand/or theweek program.college in training prep- Student attendance is checked daily PupilsPupilif they Selection may are be dropouts.referred Procedure by the home school, or may apply The criteria for selection are: ThescribedspendProgram program considerable learningComparison does not packets timeinvolve workingin formalbasic on and classes.individually life skill pre-'areas. Students 3.2.1. DropoutNegative Two grades or self-concept; potential below grade dropout; no norm mathematics;plans in forreading the and consumerStatefocusedInstruction mandates. education,on practical in the science lifeskills skill and in healthadditionareas ofis tosociallargely meeting science, the The other half of each student's day 4.5. Requires Record ofindividual behavioral attention; problems.future; and mentawareness,programEducation.is aaccording program around career ofto the schoolthe planning basic individual and areas communityand saleableofneeds career centeredof skill theand student. selfCareerattain- A trained counselor designs each student Thestatus.pupilsboys pupils to aregirls are from largelyis familiesapproximately inner-city of low 2:1. socio-economicyouths. Many of the The ratio of Theadentstudent'sCounseling regular diploma who satisfactorilyhighsocial isis intensiveschoolnot and granted educationaldiploma completesand until includes from development.the thehis pupil all programhome aspects demonstrateshigh receives school.of the A stu- counselor,dinateAProgram team ofthePlan andthree total two professional educationalinterdisciplinary educators,program teachers, of aforty vocational coor-pupils. andatsecondaryis least lifeprepared skillsa minimuminstitution. for and and ninthhe has has gradebeen acquired admittedcompetency a saleable to ina post-the skill basic or dentareas,Basedprescribedto improve progressesupon an individuallydiagnostic eachlearning at pupil's his experiencestests ownprescribed basic ratein basic andof leading programspeedlife and skills. lifethrough towardis outlinedskill thethe A stu- Data for the 1972-73 school yearNumberTotalNumber include: enrollmentsuccessfully leaving programfor completing year but remaining program 142176 achievementthelinesinto staff's athe contractual pupil'sof responsibilities his longresponsibilities agreement range goals.towith the the tostudent. thestaff program which andout- The pupil enters in school 5 35 .411 far QM. ResourcesCurriculum materials are being continuously UST COPY MEM developed ;VMS =IL a. Eachandconditionsthe modified teacherteacher's andbyis unionstaff.athe volunteer hours indicating of and work. has approval of the working signed waivers for 041 Cooperativesenting approximately involvement 125of businessemployers. and agencies. industry repre- AlltheCollege,Post-secondary public Educational Universityand private institutionsOpportunity College community ofsuch Syracuse as Center. Onondaga Community University and OtherAvailable Information upon request from Mr. Brennan is a single copy ... Thisofofture Case Education.25-page for Studies Research booklet in Practicalunder was prepareda by contract with the U. S. OfficeCareer Guidance Number 12. the American Insti- i -4 ; 4 0 36 West400S.A.F.E. NassauHempstead,Hempstead - BoulevardStudents SeniorNew Yorkand High Faculty School Educate 11552 full-timeFiveThere11 andteachers are 12 56basis, are boysare approximately oneassignedand for31 girls3/5 to ofequallythe enrolled. the program: time, represented. one for 2/5, Grades 10, two on a ContactPhone numberperson -- (516)Paul Rappaport,483-7363 Principal regularandvolunteersare one mathematics, staff.for 1/5devote time. science, a few hours and homeweekly economics. to assisting the One of the full-time teachers has de- The specialties of the teachers Some allywhoTheProgram areS.A.F.E.equipped Descriptionpotential programto work dropouts isin designeda normaland who primarilyschool are not environment. yetfor emotion-pupils vidualizedSomeschools.voted of her the sabbatical mathematics,topics covered year language, toin studyingthe courseshealth, alternative are:sculpture, indi- havethemAlthoughPupils presentare maynotthe enrollplanshighpupils achievers to inmay pursueor have audit scholastically. postsecondaryspecial one or talents, more education.classes most ofin Few pupils Marksballet,socialS.A.T. are problems, andand recorded basketball.descriptions postwar as PASS America,of or the FAIL. program biology, are cooking, included Scores on the theapprovaltheSuccessful regular recommendations of school completionthe principal during of ofthe the the leadsteachers afternoonprogram to theinvolved as session.awarding evidenced and ofthe bya withProgramsecondary the transcriptsComparison education. of the few applicants for post- theThelocal Boardprogram diploma of startedEducation. from the in West1971 Hempsteadand has been High approved School. by It is mainly housed in three PupilciallyTheit programis Selection onlyalmost fourdiffers completely Procedure hours from daily. theunstructured regular program and meets in thatoffi- weather.available.dayHighrooms forSchool. atthe one first end twoof aperiods. corridor of the West Hempstead Outdoor playing areasOne arehome also economics used in room good is available each The gymnasium is also counselors,Pupilsapply arein writing referredpsychologists, to for be considerationenrolled or regular in the teachers.by program,guidance and Pupils TheonePupils S.A.F.E.pupil are is usually Programdoing independentnot meets involved daily reading infrom special 8:00 in psychology. a.m.projects, to noon. but andselectedparents pupils must after currently give an writteninterview involved approval. conducted in the program. by the teachers Applicants are Attendance is taken daily at 8:00 a.m. 37 Program Plan boyspleted and at28 leastgirls) 13 who units are towardin graduation. grade 12 and have com- All pupils Thebutprincipal.under program parents the supervisionis exhibit planned considerable primarilyof the principal by pupils and Parental involvement in planning is minimal, interest on parents' assistantand teachers Thepercentofare theoverschool pupils of16 theyearyears coverpupils is of divided aage. arebroad black. intorange. The scholastic achievements four ten-week blocks. Approximately 30 TheResourcesnight. resources of West Hempstead Senior High School are mini-courseten-weekAllin coursesphysical block, inare education. English, giventhe pupil as one mini-courses. must in socialselect at In addition he may choose from studies and one During eachleast one used. amongortional,include institutions the social,assistancefollowing: andof inmedical area programsinstitutions, higher learning; independent participationstudy; in projects which related to educa- study at BOCES Each pupil andThestenography,is (in schoolallowed rare is instances) toin housed takethe regular onein actual fourcourse, school. rooms such as employment. in the basement of science or c/oWestburyPost Post Avenue AvenueNew School School a asstructedswathformer by part-timeof elementary theby threesenior instructors. full-time high school. volunteer school located about 1/4 mile The evaluations are made The pupils are inteachers, as well Westbury,Contact personNew York - Harvey S. Kulchin, Westbury Senior High School 11590 Principal, evaluationeverythepupil, pupil'sten and weeksof the workhimself, andemployer's performance. the teachers'or supervisor's consist of three parts: AttendanceThe pupil alsoat the prepares West- evaluation of the evaluation of the pupil's ProgramPhone number Description - (516) 334-8800 atburyanthe evaluationthe Newpersonprogram outside School in receiveof institution charge. isthe for a fourdiploma or hours teacher. Pupils successfully completing frombusiness Westbury is certified Senior by daily. Attendance areasTheforlimited goal ato cross provideofresources this section program of of the secondaryis Long to useIsland school supplementary educational experiences the virtually un- and Metropolitan pupils. ProgramHighThe School.program Comparison differs from the regular program in the The program is designed for 50 pupils (currently 22 38 shorter period of required attendance at the school, largerthe greater number informality of mini-courses within available. the classroom, and the WhiteCommunity250 BryantPlains School Avenue eventTheheldPupil program thereto Selection determine isare open more Procedure admission.to than all 50seniors applicants, who apply. a lottery is In the WhitePhoneContact Plains, number person New- (914)- YorkJohn 946-9644 P. Garcia, Director writtenProgramAPupils pupil approval andPlanmust parents apply of thearein writingapplication.briefed andconcerning parents themust program. give ThepopulationprogramProgram Community thatDescription who Schoolwas identified developed of White themselves,fcr Plains a segment is oran ofwerealternative the identi- school concept.Thethe principalprogram supervision is is planned creditedof the by senior withthe teachers initiatinghigh school and the pupilsprincipal. New Schoolunder Atandservedfied present is by inhoused the thethe professional schoolregularin classroom has school 110staff, facilities students,program. as being providedgrades inadequately 8-12, by the sourcesPupilsResources and of teachersthe school have district, available a proratedthe considerable share of re- 50threeTheMemorial volunteer school part-time Methodist is teachers staffed teachers. Church whoby fourofoffer White full-time courses Plains. inteachers a wide and In addition, there are some districteducationalFund-raisingsistancespecial prorates materials,of nature. neighboringevents funds andsubsidize for theinstitutions. equipmentfacilities extra-school and and supplies. personaltrips of as-an The local school varietyvarietyStudentsbe found of of inatcurricular academicthe regularCommunity andareas schoolnonacademic Schoolthat program.would are courses offeredordinarily leading a broad not ThefromPlainsto programathat diploma. High high and School school. the generalmust be policiesmet, and ofdiplomas the school are awardedare All graduation requirements of the White Allestablishedtion.irrespective courses cooperativelyare of elective their grade andby leveltheavailable students or previous to andthe staff.students,pi.epara- The courses meet in a variety of locations 39 within the community, including the regular schools, colleges, hospitals, professional offices, commercial Other Information BEST COPY AVAILABLE establishments,sheInvolvement program. with and thesocial community and governmental is an essential part of agencies. PlainsvarietyThetively Community School ofare alternative referred District.School isto programs as the Alpha regarded as Allonly of one the of programs a collec- available in the White Programs. Program Comparison Ito ' Thetothat Communitybecome it provides involved School a ingreaterdiffers from decisions relative to policy and opportunity for the pupils the regular school in tti t achievementowncurriculum.beingin goals a offeredvariety and of must theseonlyof locationsbear ingoals. the school and are Further, each student must establish the responsibility for the The courses, instead of building, areconducted given on a dif- his Pupilpupilsizeferent ofinteraction Selection basisthe program than Procedure within produces the the regular a much professional staff. school. greater individual The small Mostassignedparental of the topermission, students the program are although upon the a volunteers who have requested few studentsrecommendation have been of the ' k regularProgram school .'an officials. by the students and the e andThetheprofessionalis duringgrogram organizationaldone onthe is the staff.summerplanned basis planning. months. jointlyof student Planning is done in late May, June, The curriculum planninghe suggestions.staff does most of Resources 0 4 e munityusedA wideness by facilities,varietyoffices,the program, of social schoolincluding including and hospitals, agencies, and industrial plants. community resources areregular schools and com- libraries, busi- Evander Childs High School Alternative School Resources 800PhoneContactBronx, East number New Gunperson YorkHill - (212)- RoadIrving 547-0720 Sunshine materials,resourcesCityThis formula.alternative oflibrary, the mainschool etc. school is budgeted including at multimediathe New York Students are able to use all of the ThephasisvidesProgram Evander aon Descriptionbasic readingChilds high Highand school mathematics.School curriculum Alternative with Schoolstrong pro-em- A multimedia ap- Bronx,Morris161st NewHighStreet York School and BostonAlternative Road School 10458 ThereProgramopportunitiesproach is isindividualizedComparison used and in careerdeveloping instruction, training. basic studentwork experience skills. PhoneContact number person - (212)- Dennis 542-7515 Dunayer andgramThis opportunity byprogram providing differs for flexible a fromclose the scheduling,student-teacher regular highsmall schoolrelationship. classes, pro- studentprogramTheProgram Morris Descriptionrelationshipswith High flexible School andscheduling, Alternative a feeling small Schoolof student-student, classes, provides close a achieversManyPupil ofSelection the and/or students Proceduretruants. enrolled were former under- andanvolvedvelopstudent-faculty exciting an emphasis anin educational aexperience. program on empathy. skill with program development a strong in which music in learningreading orientation andbecomes 175 high Anschool attempt youth is aremade in- to de- byministrativeProgram students, Planplanning parents,policies is strongly andat present.staff responsive is developing. to school ad- Cooperative planning Classes mathematics.Programand student Comparison progress is continuous. The program is strong, individualized shopsWeeklyare held have faculty in had a suiteameetings positive of rooms are effect. heldwithin and the inservice parent school.work- areformerclasses,Theteacher usedmajor infirmary. for therelationships.strengths instruction.flexible of schedulingthis program and are close the student-small A large room and several small rooms The school is housed in a I 41 Pupil Selection Procedure interest in Themusic.studentslarstrated prime program focus priorwho in were is truancytheir on students home or extremehigh with an Many of the students now enrolled underachievers are now working at school. boredom with the regu- Some of the have demon- Students,Programincreasing Plan parents,capacities. and staff have the opportunity to participateResources in program planning. is financially Theuseareadditionalsupported Morris usedis made as High on fundsboth ofthe School arebasis allocated.Alternative of New York School City multimedia materials.performers and lecturers and extensive Professional musicians formula. No

42 NewBed-Stuyvesant York City Central Academy Board - Boys of HighSchoolEducation SchoolSchools - AlternativeDivision of withTheResources someschool Urban is financedLeague financing. at the New York City formula The school is lo- PhoneContactBrooklyn,1147 numberBedford person New - YorkAvenue(212)- Tom 789-0327Turner 11227 usedmaincatedtion roomfor withinof, job anddramatic trainingchurchfive smaller artsproperty and presentations. participationrooms. and consists in, of or one observa- large City resources are ThestrongProgram Bed-Stuyvesant dramaDescription program Academy and aof basic Boys highHigh schoolSchool programhas a NewBushwick York HighCity SchoolCentral Alternative Board of Education School - Division of arewithteachers.has enrolled emphasisa strong working oncollege reading with preparatory and a staffmathematics. ofprogram. six full-time The100 school pupils Contact400Brooklyn, Irving person AvenueNew -York Harold KlineHigh Schools ThereThisProgram school is individualizedComparison has a close student-teacherinstruction within relationship. small classes ProgramPhone number Description - (212) 967-7100 adultPupilDrama drama Selectionclasses groups. use Procedure a "method" approach and work with dentsThis'5short-rangeemphasis students iswith a continuousona basicarereadinggoals presently highare progressand partschool mathematics. enrolled. of program curriculuman individualized providing with strong stu- format. The teachingLong-range staff and dentsManyProgramshown ofnow underachievementthe Planenrolled students have now had inenrolled previousa history in schools. thisof school school truancy. have Some stu- Programteacherpsychologist,consists available.Plan of four guidance full-time personnel, teachers and with a schoola school nurse enceThestaff. presentwith cooperative program shows planning school by administrativepupils, parents, influ- and andfluenceThe students.present with programcooperative shows planning a strong with administrative staff, parents, in- 43 Resources employed. psychologist is on Acall. full-time guidance person is available and TheTheted Alternative cost in aeffort suite School isof rooms based on the New York of Bushwick locatedHigh School within the main City formula. is situa-building. a StudentsPupilschool Selection enrolled Procedure desire to merge learning and experi- Multimedia,Otherjob opportunitiesInformation libraries, have and been and are being city resources relating utilized. to returnhelpencethey morein wishto planning the to schooldo theso. closely in an atmospnere fromlearning which activities.they have come that encourages their Students may should City-AS-School MuchProgramcooperatingbasis of Planthewith program businessesin-puts from planning is done on a and industries.staff, parents, students, cooperative and Brooklyn,131Contact Livingston personNew YorkStreet - (212) 858-1004 Frederick J. Koury OtherThe programInformation was awarded a Ford Foundation Grant. PhoneProgram number Description - attendanceAttendanceDiplomas arereportsrecords granted are by the students'home carefullysent to kepta students and ownprogressschool. school. and whichCity-AS-Schoolcommercialthe learningwas planned institutions unitsis aby high developed collaborativelystudents and teachers. throughoutschool the cityalternative program institutions of all utilizeMany of banks, 315High Berry School Street Redirection museums,electkinds.butthem. eachthose "course" courses may A basic activityStudents enrolledlibraries, in andthe culturalprogram which are of greatestrequire different hours.period of 9 weeks is are free tointerest to standard The ContactBrooklyn,Phone personnumber New -York- Ms.(212) Dorothy 384-1363 11211 Joseph, Director counseling,10thProgram week Comparison oftesting each cycleand preparationis devoted to for guidance the next and cycle. ThisProgram is anDescription alternative high school which is geared to atApproximately the present 200 students are time. Five full-time teachers are enrolled in the program 44 andstudents vocational requiring goals redirection This year-round program is of their educational characterized by an alternate week work-study format 3EST COP' remediationaOn-the-jobproviding weekly rotation academiccombinedwork continuity of training,with students. job is and in-depthmaintained career counseling orientation. by and MOM schoolenrolled.ApproximatelyPupil Selectionguidance 250 counselor.Procedure pupils over sixteen years of age are Students over 16 may be referred by their ofTheProgram students alternate Plan to weekmake work-studyoptimal use format of the permits school twoand groupswork onon-the-jobstudentstheirexperience student work in program.progress workforce,attendance. experiences and and the achievement. school have ahas reenforcing a continuity effect of Employers have a continuity of Classroom theory and practical Resources 14,41(4,-1 TeacherThefactory school Information loft utilizes formerly 10,000 used square for executive feet of aoffices. 7th floor ter- .14 allpsychologistatIn-Service-College faculty teachers meetings. ondo call,counseling. Courses-Weekly two full-time facultyguidance assessments teachers -- Rap sessions with students. One 45 BEST COPY AVAILABLE Afternoon sessions provide GI activitiesPupillearnings.regular Selection academic or work. Procedure subject matter plus work related conditions,canrecommendedStudents profit who fromsmallerto have thea previously programclasses, by their combination of informal learning completedand more gradeindividualized 9 are counselor and who Programinstruction Plan together with a work out-of-school occupational oriented program. ThetioninlearningIndependent morningsthe as afternoon wellactivities are asstudy spent theinclude isorregular in alsowork. featured. work related to the occupa- academic subject matter.The in-school activities Students earn the J regularResourcesschools. high school diploma granted by their home high Brooklyn,105P.M. Johnson High NewSchool Street York at George 11201 Westinghouse A Teacherandspecial shops. Informationsuite of Westinghouse Vocational high schools ContactPhone numberperson -- (212)Howard 522-2542, 2534 Schnell teacher.1neededLicensed part-time from Staff highguidance --4 school full-time staff. teacher, and 1 part-time nurse teachers, others as Psychologists on call, TheProgramstudents P.M. Description High to earnSchool the at regular George high Westinghouse permits school diploma from sessionstheir home provide high schooltime for work occupational oriented program. learning Morning 46 Brooklyn,John50 AvenueDewey New HighX York School 11223 . meetabilityA vast the arrayneedslevels. ofand course interests offerings of students designed on toall ContactPhone numberperson - - Sol(212) Levine, 373-6400 Principal . large,attemptIndividualization overcrowded to avoid the schools.of impersonalization instruction and aof serious Program Description . andThe increaseddevelopment student of a senseresponsibility. of self-reliance drawnNewWhenit York representedupJohn by City Deweya committee high Higha majorschool. School of departure New opened York fromCityin September theeducators, traditional 1969, The blueprint for Dewey, . room.abilityEncouragement to learn of outsideindependent of the study formal and class-the envisionedistics: a new schoolIt abolishes with distinctive grade levels, character- discontinues the . developmentTeacher and ofstudent the educational involvement in the program. providesdistinctionCarnegiethe five-period-per-week instruction Unit between as a measureinmajor practical and lockstep,of minor arts subjects,abandons for the progress, breaks . mastery.concentrationDecreased emphasis on the on concept numerical of learninggrades and and classcollege-boundnewthe methodsclassroomactivities andyoungsters, teacher intomodern the intechnology curriculum,incorporatesguidance, to utilizes involves supplementextra- . activities.Increased student involvement in co-curricular Thiseducational blueprint program became useconventional ofthe theof basis aschool longer instructional school day. procedures, and makes upon which the was structured. FromProgramingredients an organizationalPlan in the Dewey point program of view include the essential the following: tionA insignificant theof trackingprogram feature areor homogeneoussome of theof thedesign grouping.goals of the school: was the elimina- Inherent . spentwitheight-hourAN EIGHT-HOUR theon independentdaily day DAY. schedule)with approximatelystudy. of the student's 25% (varying day Teachers and students have an . studentsaccordanceProgram toflexibility learnwith theirat theirdesigned potential own torate andenable and in . isINDEPENDENT nondirective. STUDY. Students have the Theoption independent of study program capabilities. 47 going to department resource centers, using the activitiesschool library, (built involving into the themselves schoolin club day), or . INTRP"RALthe SPORTS PROGRAM. . i mastery,y philosophy there is an of maximum student involve- In accordance with extensive intra- relaxingKits)DISKS. program on campus is thegrounds. highest The DISK (Dewey Independent Study level of muralmentball,gymnastics,involves _ports etc. all program. track, aspects wrestling, of physical The entire program grows The intramural program football, basket- education -- out of the coursesandDepartmentindependent guide taken students advisorsstudy. are outside of thecredit formal by passing examinations working on DISKsDISKs. are self-contained available to help classroom. Students manyDepartment. electives offered in the Physical Education candetermineFLEXIBLE(written, get course mastery MODULARoral, or inSCHEDULING. laboratory)a DISK. The eight-hourdesigned to evidenceareProgressionIn organizedaccordance of mastery. fromon with phase the to phase the basis of seven-week mini-term organization, courses depends upon tested terms (cycles). daymodules.betterprogrammed is broken known tointoas meetmodules. 20-minute for two, Courses can be three, or moretime periods, Students receiveM four basic mastery(for mastery)to move into-- indicating the grades: next phase of work. sufficient dividedCYCLICALreprogrammedoptional intoPROGRAMMING. sixth five every summer seven-week seven weeks. cycle. The Dewey year is cycles withStudents an are Courses are R mastery.the(for course retention) due to -- a indicating failure to achieve need to repeat Adesigned termsBROAD facilitateARRPY to last OF COURSEfor the one, two, or development of an unusual OFFERINGS. more cycles. The mini- MIMC indicating(for(for mastery mastery mastery in with independent incondition) the -- DISK program. study) -- indicating areas.numbercourses"balanced of ofcourse diet," offerings Dewey Thus, a student can interest to him. established for all Newstudents must meet the in all subjectselect thoseTo assure a weakness.marginal mastery with specific areas of minimumANYorktime EXTENSIVE Cityrequirements counselors high GUIDANCE school with a PROGRAM.students. student load of 300 There are full- omnibuseach.and college counseling counseling. -- This enables counselors to educational, vocational, provide 48 TheBrooklyn,112 Pacific Schermerhorn New- Alternative York Street High School 11201 ContactProgramPhone numberperson Description -- (212)Harold 855-7107 Lenkin MostlyPupil highSelection school Procedure equivalency highThisProgram school.Alternative Plan High School is independent of any Most of the 200 students are working terstheirever,theytoward of homeaneed theirnuberthe school. tohigh homeofreceive studentsschool schools. a equivalencyregular are takir- day examination.schoolsome courses diploma from These students remain on the regis- How- occupiedTheResources school by isThe now Brooklyn located Friends in the School.building formerly 49 HaarenNew899 TenthYork High City, AvenueMini-Schools New York 10019 educationcomponents,It is intended in pre-flight, aviation-oriented to prepare and aviation electronics.students for further institutions and/or Intensive PhoneContact number person - (212)- Bernard 265-4160 V. Deutchman employmentmechanicalCareersinstruction --in drawing, A the isprogram providedaviation and related in designed for 10th grade to industry.English, mathematics, technical areas. HaarenProgram HighDescription School is a complex of 11 mini-schools 150-200housed iiiiTJTaistudentshealth,correlatedareas oftransportation, communications, approach with detailedis andused inexposure business, professions, civil services. the areas of English, in the A havingorientedstudents,in one centralits streetworker. approximately own building,coordinator 7 Each schooleachThe is consisting varioussemi-autonomousteachers, curriculums of about and anadvisor, innercity- student counsil,have socialisCollege Federally studies, Bound funded --and This mathematics. and is a special program which provides special which needsbeenlounge,are designedindustrialof and the curriculum. students by the staff Students entering Haaren arts-oriented, but are not on a involved. and students so as to fit Manyfill of out the special programs vocational the openallotmentsacademicclasses, to entering andpotentialfor counselingtutors, and summer needservices. program, 9th and 10th year students for basic skills The program is small with mayapplicationsschoolThelevel. request following year: requesting a transfer at the endmini-schools of any were operating particular mini-school, but academic year. in the 1973-74 ment.experiences,remediation.lum, and extra group help programming, in Opportunities exist for language arts skill develop- flexible curricu- cultural Automotiveductorycourses10th grade. course covering-- A two-yearin shop program The first year consists of an the history, nomenclature, supplemented by academic starting in the intro- and work-studyCooperative-BusinessEmploymentalternate program weeks is secured spentfor --11th inthroughThis school is a done in theand development12th graders withthe Board of Educa-and employment. cooperative yeargramvicetechnical consists Station."in English, problems of of a course "The A full highmechanical school drawing, social the automobile. Business of a Ser- correlated pro- The second studies oftionEnglishindividual basic and intensiveskillsas guidance.a Second and work in Language theis areas -- This mini-schoolof vocational and andandshopAviation science advancing training -- is A provided.throughinthree-year program aviation woodwork and basic aircraft powerplants beginning with metalwork, eachapproachhaslanguage twostudent basicof learning multi-media understand goals through-- tosome an techniques and to providehelp intensive ofinterdisciplinary the societal and accessories, modern aircraft powerplants and 50 problems inherent to city life. Haaren Prep Haaren Prep is designed to allow Senior -- The Senior mini-school is designed to machines,Througheachchooseassess entering thethehis special useappropriateown ninth ofabilities materials, video year tenthequipment,student and and yearinterests individualto mini-school.readingrealistically and con-to specificnotpreparedaccept indicated andenoughto makesupport or for demonstratedcareer enrollmentthose commitments; students careerin other who choices aremini- not or who have ouslyunderstandingreadingsultations, in groups,and mathematicstheof andhisstudent toneed explore skills,willfor improvementbe vocational toguided work to harmoni- of options.the ofprogram.orwhoschools. courseswho have have not including been fully dropped committed photography, from themselvesthe ceramics,"College to Bound"college, TheIt Senior will alsomini-school accept andoffers support a variety students whichlencyofHigh age preparemini-schoolSchool and over Equivalenqthem with providesfor one-orthe highstudents two-term school of programsequiva-17 -- The high school equiva- years schoolSpecialmajor isart, Educationdesigned and chess. to serve as a bridge between -- The Special Education mini- Thereskills,inglency areas: examination.is problemgroup and solving, individual and criticalguidance thinking.avail- reading comprehension, computational Work is done in the follow- severalmeansofschoolingare choosing, broughtof out-of-school helping and getting, face-to-facethe the every studentprogramsand day holdingwith worldto have themeet aof manybeen job.thesework. aspectsset goals, up. As a Students signedPretechnicalvidesable whichspecificallyvocational helps counseling.train for studentsfor citizenship who have and interest pro- -- A three-year course of study de- AsGovernmentA (two studenta correlation weeks) willhospital in actually aof factory. andattaining havedo volunteer a theseshort, goals, workpaid, in thesojourn a gradedrawing,andconsistsin mathematics,a 11,technical and theof relatedanprogram career.intensivean electrical technicaldivides remediation into instruction.shop, a vocationalmechanical in English In grade 10, the program In meticrolestudent skillsin thewill associety have well increased asin hiswhich understanding hishe lives.reading andof hisarith- working,takescorrelatedstudentand technical-college technical andspecializes courses.woodworking shop incourses bound smallplus track. regularinappliance plastics, college repair metal- and The college-bound student The vocational specializingcollege-boundtracksphysics,preparatory are and continued in courseschemistry. studentmajor inappliance withspecializing English, the vocationalrepair mathematics, in andelectronics. studentthe In the senior year both 51 NewHarlem2535 York 8thPrep City, Avenue New York AST WW U AVAILABLE Theconvertedspace, present and supermarket. facilitiesone large open room which are include small rooms, office housed in a ContactPhone numberperson -- (212)Edward 234-2349 Carpenter TheProgramparaprofessionals school Comparison has a staff and community of 28 which includes volunteers. 16 teachers, ProgramtoHarlem a public DescriptionPrep school.has recently The school provides a strong changed from a private school col- for Seward Park Educational Alternative Program aBlacklege opportunities,comprehensive preparatory and Spanish individualizedprogram surnamed academic program with open with unique opportunitiesyouth. instruction, and a mean-and students. The school provides education School re- NewContact5th York, Floor, personNew 140 York Nassau - Mrs. 10002 JoanStreet McCafferty, Assistant Prin- medicallyandsourcesHospitalingful preprofessional includeempathy orientedfor those between careers. who teachersare multi-media materials, a fine experience possible at the Harlem interested in medicine or library Phone number - (212) 233-2140 Chargecipal, Robert Kurlie, Teacher-in - commerce,seminarStudents sessions haveand industry.opportunities with to leaders in medicine, participate in special business, TheProgramsigned Seward Descriptionto Parkprovide Educational an educational opportunity for Alternative acceptProgram the is traditionalde- those high consistentlyboysdentscruitedschool and already programgirlsby referralstruant whoattending and could fromwho from asnot a the program.school. guidance counselorsresult or by dropped-out or were The students are re- Classes are small stu- cp-1.14,tu. tip studentsgreatin comparison deal and of teachers. informalitywith the traditionalThere program is a andgreat carry dealwith a a close relationship of indi- of year.skills.vidualizedproject which instruction has more than met The program is This program has an beginningprovided, its third especially year in basic ESEA Title I funded its objectives this past of opera- reading 52 tion and is now on a stable course, after two years of challengeinticipating the morning and in frustration. thisand halfprogram in theon aafternoon. doubleThere session, are 250half students par- of-schoolindicateto the wide experiencesinterest variety in ofarethe course providedfield offeringswork for program. all in students school, whoout- Full ThebuildingResources school atis 140contained Nassau inStreet. one full floor of a business munityarepitals,course provided working creditbusinesses, through inis governmentalgiven and contract forindustry. a cycleagencies,independent spent museums, instudy the programs.com-hos- Further opportunities Jamaica,160-05Hillcrest Highland New High York SchoolAvenue Alternative School 11432 JohnFlushing,63-25 Bowne Main HighNew Street YorkSchool Alternative School 11367 PhoneContact number person - - Al(212) Zachter 739-4734 ContactProgramPhone numberperson Description -- (212)Mrs. Helen263-1919 Kiok motivateHillcrestProgram youngstersDescription provides withprograms varying that interests, will challenge aptitudes, and Thestudentteachers. John Bowneenrollment High Schoolof 150 Alternativeand a staff Schoolof 8 full-time has a A basic yet comprehensive high school cur- andReturn)program,toriestive skills. educational ofprovides called truancy RRRpersonalized settingand (Reinforcement, nonperformance for studentsinstruction Redirection, in who school. andhave remedia- his- and The Hillcrest Annex serves as an alterna- The relationshipsandriculum mathematics.small is group maintained between or individualized studentswith strong and instructionemphasisstaff. on withreading close The program has flexible scheduling Many of the workboo,s,tivetention,tion forhabits thesetheand and staffoffering students. attitudes encourages a great toward studentsdeal school of individual toand, develop eventually, at-posi- Using a wide variety of media, achievementgramsachievement,students.students are cooperativelynow programming truancy, enrolled or havehaveplanned a turned-off hadhelped byhistories staff,many attitude. students parents,of under- ob- and Career training and continuous progress Pro- dependentandpreparatorypopulationreturn ethnic to study, backgrounds. thecoming programs, main advanced from building enrichmenta placement,wide which range and serves andof reinforcement, social,field-work an integrated economic, in- The school provides college tain a meaningful education experience. experiences, as well as career sequences. In addition 53 High Schools STATEN ISLAND NewAuxiliaryProgram198 York Forsyth City HeadquartersServices BoardStreet for of Education10002 NewCurtis Dorp High High School School - - Evening Center Evening Center NewPhoneContact York, Number NewPerson York - (212)- Seymour 673-8254 Weissman, Project Director Backgroundwas initiated The Auxiliary Services in 1969 and grew out of recognition of its forrespon- High School program the New York MANHATTAN A.S.H.S. CENTERS sibilitiesCityobjectivesthevarious Boardregular reasons, toof involved schoolthoseEducation's to studentssystem. providingcomplete theirearly educationschool-leavers The program'swho were original unable, for within Brandeis198Julia Forsyth Richman OfficeHigh Street School High - School-Day - Evening Center Center - Administrative Evening Center withtwoand 15basic joboriginalday placement.education,and eveningevening centers listedThe program above. centershas expanded toremediation, the job counseling, combination of from the BRONX Junior257 West High 93rd School Street - #117 - Evening Center Day Center averagesome 14,000 daily This major alternative full and part-timeattendance of 4,000. total population, and about program annually serves clients with an School leavers 70% TaftRoberto High ClementeSchool - School - Day CenterEvening Center makeofby the upState 88%total fundsof arethe through The A.S.H.S. program blacks and Spanish surnamed the Office of Urban has been supported Aid to Americans.largely BROOKLYN Maxwell65Prospect Court Vocational HeightsStreet HighHigh (Ebbetts Field) - Day and School - Evening CenterSchool - Evening Center programfromteachers.Education. Urban by Education Theproviding 1972-73The the perBoard equivalent pupil of Education pupiland $134 cost from of $764.the Board costs totaled $630has supportedof 15the 1/2 full-time of Educa- QUEENS Junior HighEvening School Center #180 - Evening Center Goalstion forand aObjectives total per are: JamaicaJunior VocationalHighEvening School High enter#10 - School - DayEvening and Center The goals of the program 1) to provide immediate theythe canpoint enter at whichthe laborthey leavemarket school at the sohelp for school leavers at highestthat 54 possibleto upgrade level, their while skills on a part-time continuing their efforts basis 2) to remotivate school leavers to take advantage 5) As a result of the remedial reading program, 3) to provide an additional capabilitycareertoof themeducational ladder so tothat link resourcesthey can movethat upwardare available on a byeverytheir50% the of month Metropolitanreading the theyclients grade are Reading enrolledinlevel the byTest.program will2 months increase as measuredfor 4) to make the school leavermunity,andthe educational school city, leavers state training andwith federal programsongoing resources community aware of the com- 6) As a result of the remedialevery their50%arithmetic ofmonth arithmetic the theyclients are grade enrolledin thelevel program willby 2 increase monthsas measured for program, The program's objectives are listed as follows: that are available to him 7) As a result of the Test.bytaking the New the York high State school Arithmetic equivalency Computation examination program, 50% of those clients 1) As a result of participatingresponsibilityandthatstudents inthat there the thewho are Boarddrop foreducational outprovidingof Educationof school options the feelswillbridge available, knowthe program, 8) As a result of the will95%who pass.ofenroll the keyboardin the typing and type classes a minimum will knowof 15 program, 65% of those clients 2) As a result of the program,who participatebetween70% have of beentheschool clientsinrecruited andone theof thebyworld theservices ofprogram work. offered will 9) As a result of the whowords have per someminute typing after skills 2 months will in be the able program. to program, 25% of those clients 3) As a result of the job placementprogram.by the Auxiliary Services for High Schools program, all 10) As a result of participation in the50%2type months of a theminimum in non-Englishthe ofprogram. 30 words speakers per minutewill improve after program, oropportunityclientsladder salary. whoas isparticipateto indicatedadvance upward willby a be changeon given a career in the job status 11) As a result of the program, 50% ofmental theSpeak2 levels clients ScaleEnglish. on fora modified Rating Pupils'version Abilityof the Experi-to 4) As a result of the placementemployed.thethird program of all are new unemployed, clients, who will at beentrance gainfully to program, one- 12) As a result of the program, a minimumclientsmeasuredwill of sow 1,600 will bya positivean be attitude placed change insurvey. gainful in attitude employment as 55 during the twelve (12) month period. - Job Development and Placement: Programthe use Description of any The program tries number of different prescribe required to achieve its approaches. objectiveslevels of with No asis jobaugmented by the The basic developer and placement counselor-counselee arrangement addition of a specialist counselor. attemptmeetachievementachievement each is madestudent for and to entering toon improving his level. make available to whatever is his present students; the intention Particularly impor- him various level of is to employmentbetterThisthrough added capability his andcounselor expertise vocational to careers arrangehelpstraining provide for andprograms.meaningful a directmuch contacts for counselees Wher- with avenuestraditionaltant,relaxed,repulsive isfor that flexible, toformal theso manyprogram authoritarianinformal approach, approachstudents, with an in favor of a more tries to avoid the between the pro which is often strict emphasis businesseswhilecontinuesenrolleeever possible, attending in andto meaningful beother the it is the planstrengthened to on a career counseling and educational employment while he have the grid onfessional a positive staff and the The three major personal relationship development and placement, activities of the centers arestudents. and a pro- - Basic Education: components in the program. counseling and placement gramcounseling, of basic job - Counseling: education. mostactivities,cation of thecomponent enrolleesthe program To support the which provides the need to advance in hasa a broad basic kind of help secondary edu- meetcombinationCounseling the needs ofis ofmajorone of The program uses a the enrollee to be components,the majormulti-faceted componentstailored and varied served. whereto education.vocationalfollowing: career and The education component and remediation to complete their offers the thegoals.and enrollee determining is some given assistance in immediate and long-range planning ReadingEnglish improvement as atha second improvement andnon-Englishseparate bi-lingual speaking. language forremediation those who are unit to help prepare (The program has a enrollee'scloseentering contact the stay program. with in the programEach enrollee is the enrolleeassigned a counselor upon This counselor to advise himthroughout the maintainshim in of HighTyping School and Equivalencyother tothose become whose proficient native business education. tongue is not Preparationin two languages.) (G.E.D.) English, The stu- hisallinin theareashelping his available social,of to interest, andlaunch to a educational,course of vocational, activities, counsel provide guidance improvement and entrancedentsprogressessubject are into activitiesplaced at the inprogram. oneat anyor his own rate and is teacher-made and other time of moretheir of theseEach student supplied employment career. 56 withstandardized a variety educationalof materials. The teachers, assisted by a corps of aides, adjustment period with the Auxiliary Services for BEST COPY AVAILABLE screenedcommunitiesdisciplines.provide theand andinstructionselected colleges by inthein a the professionalnumber city ofand academic arestaff. The aides are referred by tne diplomastudentsHigh1,400 Schools. studentshas that increased received obtained significantly. a highan equivalency school equivalency diploma. In each succeeding year the number of In 1972-73, over In Pupil Selection Procedure withinstructions.Different emphasis instructional placed on individual approaches and are tutorial employed, other625addition, students agencies 463 were studentsfor placedfurther earned in education. college, high school and 1,311diplomas, inOther spin-off activities of the program include, somesuperintendents,any number come fromof sources. community, principals, social, and otherand other school service personnel;Prospective participants in the program come from Some are referred by school YorkYouthArmedsuchdevelopment City asForcesService the Housing ofVeteransveterans Agency,special Authority, Administration,were Mobilizationprograms serviced Immigration for forinother (874 1973-74),Youth, Department, agencies,recent New eagerlysatisfiedsector.comeagencies, from recruit with theas well thestudentstheir serviceas otherthose in theythe friendssent programreceived by whothe whomight privatethat have needthey beenbusiness so The greatest source of referrals, however, Social Service Department, New York Urban League, etc. help.centersin the program. most convenient to him and service is provided.No appointment needs be made to any of the centers The person merely visits any of the A Er Unite byAccomplishments several thousands in every year. The program has exceeded its expected enrollment The counseling employment.surpassedproductivecomponentin developing in hascitizens every assisted positive period. through numerous attitudes constructive, former and toschool becomemeaningful drop-outs more The job placement expectation has been In 1972-73 about 1,900 job placements were made. 411L ofhelping achievement. many of the students to reach exemplary heightsEach educational unit has been responsible in Some students are able to return to Lir vow+ the regular day school program after only a brief 57 school students within CenterAProject SyracuseCooperative for Advance UniversityInstructional Education Project of Developmentthe adaptingDuringtheschool framework the themteachers first for of useayearwere by of high particular local high trained,school and 600 high school operation, some 41 high setting. Syracuse,115Contact College personNew Place York - AssociateDr. Robert ProjectE. Holloway, Director 13210 creditedstudentsResources availedwith 3000 themselves college credit hours.of the opportunity to be Phone number - (315) 423-2404 forInstructionalInstructional this program materials Development. by the were Syracuse Universityteachers Centerin the summer, The Center,developed in addition specifically to for ProgramvideProject a Descriptionbridge Advance between is a pilot high school and college. program designed to pro- Begun teachersthroughoutprovidestrainingprogram theon-siteofprogress the eachhigh school consultationcourseschool year, are and to discuss problems andheld group to assesssessions student ofto each of the teachers and coopera- and Minoa,districtsNiagaraLiverpool,in the Fayetteville-Manlius, Spring Countyin Syracusethe of --environs 1973 the City, program of with five cooperating and Lewiston-Porter in SyracuseJamesville-Dewitt, -- offersEast Syracuse- high school school Pupiltively Selectiondevelop solutions Procedure and alternatives. Theearnstudentstransferable program regular the permits opportunity to any other to Syracuse University credit students to earn regular high accredited institution.do college level work which may be and Localwishingfeeing schooltostudents toSyracuse takestaff for courses haveadmission University-Project Advance, but no fullfor responsibilitycollege credit forpay screen-a to the courses.to the courses if he Students wishes$50 undertheschoolspecially normal the credit direct highselected on-site school supervision and in their day.hometrained schools high school teachers ofThe University courses are faculty taught during by tostudentthegroup totake coursecover ofisthe denied thecoursefor feescollege admission on a cooperating districts provided of those students wishing credit, butnoncredit who were basis. unable to scholarships The initial to take Teachers,availableasPerspective, part of identifiedin 1973 Psychology, were and Human their regular teaching Communications,trained during Drugsthe recommendedsummer in by the local Values, and English. load. The courses of Programbudget the Plan fee. contentschoolcurriculumlocal1973 todistricts, schoolof become the offerings. districtsnew familiar were courses for Includedwith in the the rationale summer work- and whichinclusion were elected in the byfall the Comprehensivequalitytheings. Communications and appropriatenessevaluation course has During the evaluations it was needed modificationof and all was of theAdditionalbeen course undertaken, evaluation to determined that offer-insure tionalshops werematerials, the introduction and the exploration of methodsof a forvariety of instruc- 58 droppedactivities, from theto beofferings. consummated in July of 1974, are concerned with the effects of the college-level parti- ThetheAcipation student highcollege schoolon may studentgrade receive record is attitudes determined twoand gradesone andfor on in aspirations. thethe a course,collegesame basis onerecord. asfor manperformancedeterminefacultythat taking of assistany thethat isother same equivalentevaluationin thecollegecourse. assessment toofstudent, thatthe highofof and examinationsthe school university college student fresh-to In some courses, such as ProgramgroupsPsychology, of Expansion students. identical examinations are given to both suppliedtype,informationpageThe data isgrade, providedtoinformation thattheand Department program.canas abe sheetguide classified on to alternative thethe followingbykind school of pro- Information asandsomeDuringIt 22 the is 37additional 1974expectedCapitalnew schoolthe District,programthatschool districts some districtsis and 3000being locatedon high Longexpandedaround school inIsland, orSyracuse. tonearstudents includeas Buffalowell writtenmeaningfulavaileJleThegrams program candescription directionsresourceshelp description, provide may shouldfor beother experimentalprogramorganized be schoolsincluded. plan, under withchange. and the The expandedwillpreviousfivepiloted become already program. inyear. eligiblethe piloted 1974-75 for and schoolcollege found year acceptablecredits in addition in duringthe to the the New course offerings will be thesame block headings at the used right in theof thecatalog sheet. as shown in

59 POSTSCHOOL OFFICE DISTRICT (CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE) CODE ZIP COUNTY SCHOOLADDRESSSCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ZIP CONTACTPHONE PERSON Program Descriptionattempt to achieve What are the goals? its objectives? How does the program STUDENTS . GRADE OR PROGRAM Program Comparison differ from the re,gu- . NUMBERAGES ENROLLED Lae program? How does the program TEACHERS . Pupil Selection How are pupils Procedure selected for this program? . NUMBERSPECIAL WORKING TRAINING ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (FULL/PART TIME) Program Plan SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL . PSYCHOLOGISTS ted in the Row was the plan planning? developed? Who parti4apm. . GUIDANCENURSE TEACHERS Resources What special resources - Ands, personnel, SPECIALFACILITIES TRAINING OF TEACHERS Other Informationfacilities - are What other unusual involved? characteei.stics or COST EFFORT i features does the program have? VISITATION POLICY 60