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<strong>Metro</strong> North<br />

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION<br />

Alternative Education Program, Woburn Memorial High School<br />

88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801<br />

781-937-8210<br />

Arlington High School – <strong>The</strong> Workplace<br />

869 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476<br />

781-316-3579<br />

Description: Program for students in grades 9-12 who have been frequently<br />

truant, involved with DSS or <strong>DYS</strong>, have a poor academic record, or<br />

are retuning from having dropped out. Program includes academic<br />

tutoring, community college participation, and counseling services.<br />

Cambridge High School Extension Program<br />

15 Upton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139<br />

617-349-6880<br />

www.cpsd.us/hsep<br />

Description: <strong>The</strong> High School Extension Program (HSEP) allows students to learn<br />

in an alternative setting. Course curriculum, academic requirements<br />

and eligibility for graduation are in alignment with Massachusetts<br />

state guidelines.<br />

Grades Served: 9, 10, 11, 12<br />

Eligibility: Expelled, Frequent Truancy, Involved with DSS, Involved<br />

with <strong>DYS</strong>, Pregnant or Parenting, Poor Academic Record,<br />

Returned Dropout, Suspended<br />

Component: Behavior Management Training, <strong>Community</strong> College Participation,<br />

<strong>Community</strong> Service – Learning, Conflict Resolution Training, Core<br />

Academic Classes, Crisis Intervention, Drug/Substance Abuse<br />

Prevention, Elective Classes, In-House Counseling, Life Skills<br />

Training, Parent/Family Involvement, Peer Mediation, Referrals to<br />

External Counseling, School-Based Work and Learning, Partnership<br />

with a <strong>Community</strong>-Based Organization, Social Skills Training,<br />

Technology-Based Instruction, Partnership – Not Connected with<br />

School-Based Learning<br />

Hours: After School – Afternoon<br />

Malden Alternative High School<br />

781-397-7345<br />

Grades Served: 9, 10, 11, 12<br />

Eligibility: Frequent Truancy, Involved with DSS, Involved with <strong>DYS</strong>, Pregnant<br />

or Parenting, Poor Academic Record, Returned Dropout, Suspended<br />

Component: Academic Remediation or Tutoring, <strong>Community</strong> College<br />

Participation, Conflict Resolution Training, Crisis Intervention,<br />

Elective Classes, Peer Mediation, Partnership with a<br />

<strong>Community</strong>-Based Organization<br />

Hours: Before School<br />

2010-2011 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE | MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION

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