Course Description Book - Hortonville Area School District

Course Description Book 2012-2013ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONThe Hortonville Alternative High School Program provides direct services to grades 10, 11 and 12. Three full-time teachers staff the program. Theinstructors are responsible for coordination of the program with the main building, day to day operation, supervision and teaching of students underdirection from the high school administration.Alternative Education uses the PASS program, e2020, as a basis for curriculum along with traditional coursework in a small class setting. PASS (PortableAssisted Study Sequence) combined with computer E2020 lessons make up individualized classes designed to contribute to positive student growth inattitude, knowledge and skill. Students may also take classes at the main building.Entrance: Students are referred by Guidance Counselors, Administration, Parents, Teachers, or student self-referral through the Counseling Department.Student eligibility is assessed based on status of “Legally At Risk” according to Wisconsin state statute, need for credit remediation as well as othereducational and/or personal factors that indicate the need for support. The Alternative Education teachers interview candidates prior to each semester.Placement in Alternative Ed is voluntary and enrollment is limited.Study Skills (9000) is for freshmen students identified with qualifiers of at-risk students or who are referred to alternative education by district staff willbe eligible to take the class for elective credit. The course will focus on coaching for executive functioning skills, applying relevant study skills to currentcoursework, understanding learning styles and interpersonal/self-advocacy skills. Students are identified by alternative education instructors to be enrolledin this course.9