SLIDE 1
Update on Diamond Ridge Alternative High School
Karen Sterling, Director of Student Advocacy and Access Amy Boettger, Administrator February 21, 2017
THE COMPELLING WHY for Alternative Education
Ø Students seeking an “alternative” approach to education were currently counted
as “drop-outs” in Adult Education, go to another district or leave the formal education setting Benefits Ø Students gain options and flexibility: scheduling, individualization, pacing, competency based coursework, SOEP On-Line Classes, Blended learning, Credit Recovery, Mentoring Ø Students receive instruction from teachers with specialized training to meet their needs Ø Students remain in High School with better success in earning a diploma Ø WPU is generated to fund instruction ØDistrict graduation rate is improved