Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

The School-to-Work Alternative Program (SWAP) of Acton – Boxborough
Regional High School is an alternative education program designed to help “at
risk” students meet the academic requirements to graduate from high school
while learning specific vocational skills both in the classroom and on the job to
help them become responsible and capable workers. The program is limited to
ten (10) students per term (or 12 if there is any out-of-district student enrolled)
and is structured under the premise that, despite all interventions, there exist
certain students who are presently incapable of success in a traditional high
school setting. It is therefore the intent of SWAP to provide an environment that
will increase the chances of success for these students. SWAP provides a basic
academic core curriculum of a high school education, and therefore, is not an
appropriate option for any student who can be successful in a traditional setting.
The program meets two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:35 p.m.
-7:30 p.m. Students take classes in English, math, science, history, vocational
education and physical education. Psychological services are available through
the program’s psychologist. In addition, the program requires all full-time
students to work 20 hours a week at a job as part of their vocational education
requirement. Part-time students will be considered on an individual basis by the
SWAP team.
The STAR Center is in place to support ABRHS students receiving Home
Hospital services. The aim is to help students who are unable to access their
education due to significant medical and/or psychiatric needs. Students
receiving these supports are able to access the academic work that they otherwise
would be unable to access due to their medical condition. Documentation from a
medical professional is required in order for students to access these services.
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