Components of Program
Elementary School
The elementary programs have two components: an academic component and a lifetime activity component. Our middle school programs have three components: an academic component, a work experience component and a lifetime activity component.
Academic
- Academic - core academic subject areas are taught.
- Lifetime Activities - the focus is on behavior.
Middle/High School
Our middle/high school programs have three components: an academic component, a work experience component and a lifetime activity component.
Academic
- Core academic subject areas are taught.
- Social skill instruction is major emphasis.
- Students earn grades which are then sent to home district for the awarding of credit.
- If student earns required # of credits home district awards diploma.
Work Experience
- Students need to obtain a work permit.
- Participate in community service in which they get paid school money - cleaning office building, cafeteria work, etc.
Lifetime Activities
- Activities that students can earn through completion of academic work and demonstrating appropriate behavior.
- Vary from bowling, swimming, fishing, movies, sports parks.
- Purpose of activities is to build relationships and also provide students with constructive activities which they can participate in throughout their lifetime.
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