Alternative High Schools in America
Alternative high schools are those that offer educational programs that differ from the standard curriculum that is available in most traditional schools. Alternative schools tend to focus on specific political and philosophical viewpoints, but also can deviate from mainstream schools in terms of smaller classes and significant personal attention between students and teachers. Various alternative schools are located throughout the United States.
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Kenmare High School
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Kenmare High School is situated in Jersey City, New Jersey, minutes away from New York City. This alternative high school aims to integrate education into day-to-day lifestyles, and ultimately to assist students in learning how to manage coping methods and solve problems effectively. Kenmare High School is a girls' school that has a staff of eight. The alternative high school's various facilities include a science laboratory and several computer labs.
Colorado's Finest Alternative High School
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Colorado's Finest Alternative High School is in Englewood, which is about 15 minutes away from the heart of Denver. Colorado's Finest Alternative High School focuses on students that prefer to study away from the style of traditional high schools, such as those that have the tendency to feel ignored and rejected. In existence since 1980, the school's mission is to offer a nurturing atmosphere and to help students get ready for achieving their post-secondary goals. Both day and evening academic programs are available.
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Mountain View Alternative High School
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Mountain View Alternative High School is a Centreville, Virginia school that has an educational program that is centered around "Positive Behavior Initiatives," which is an approach that is driven by both data and observation. Mountain View Alternative High School's curriculum is based on the values of family, love and respect. The mission of the school is to create an academic atmosphere that is accepting, secure and safe. The academic divisions include social studies, technology and business, math and English.
Aurora Alternative High School
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Aurora Alternative High School is located in Bloomington, Indiana. Aurora Alternative High School's primary goal is to create a positive educational atmosphere for students that have not had success in prior traditional schooling. The high school promotes intellectual growth, diverse learning styles, community and academic challenges. Some of the school's course offerings include United States history, media lab, world music, sociology, limnology, environmental science, geometry and microbiology.
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