Alternative High Schools in Austin, Texas
Alternative high schools provide students with a nontraditional approach to learning. Quite often students of these schools have behavioral, learning or attendance issues. Throughout Austin, Texas, there are several schools designed to help youth that are at-risk for dropping out, that are receiving disciplinary expulsion or have just fallen behind academically. There is also an online alternative available for interested high school students as well as nontraditional students.
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Alternative Learning Center
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The Alternative Learning Center offers instruction and support to students in grades six through 12 that have behavioral issues. The center aims to help students refine their behavior, develop social skills and become productive members of the community. Teachers, small class sizes, along with several teaching aides allow students to receive individual attention and instruction. The Alternative Learning Center also requires students to complete a Reality Oriented Physical Experiential Seminar (R.O.P.E.S). The seminar helps break down barriers while the students build trust and develop team-working skills.
Alternative Learning Center
Austin Independent School District
901 Neal Street
Austin, TX 78702
512-414-2554
austinisd.org
Discipline Alternative Education Program
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The Discipline Alternative Education Program (DAEP) available through Del Valle Independent School District provides a structured educational environment for students that have been removed from their school for disciplinary purposes. Students at the DAEP must adhere to strict attendance, behavioral and academic standards. Instructors work closely with students and parents to develop a plan that prepares students to transition back to their original school and stay on track for graduation. Daily communication and weekly progress reports are sent home to ensure academic success. Students that comply with the policies and display academic and behavioral improvement will be able to return to their original school.
DAEP
Del Valle Independent School District
4305 McKinney Fall Parkway
Austin, TX 78744
512-386-3190
delvalle.tx.schoolwebpages.com
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Garza Independence High School
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Garza Independence High School in the Austin Independent School District is for students that have fallen behind on their path toward graduation. The school is a “solution-focused” high school that uses intervention and personal empowerment to help students achieve their goals. The school allows students to manage their academic path by removing the traditional high school structure. Garza Independence High School offers a multi-credit course option, counseling, college preparation and extensive career education. For admittance to the school, students must have two full years of high school completed along with at least 10 credits toward graduation.
Garza Independence High School
1600 Chicon Street
Austin, TX 78702
512-414-8600
austinisd.com
University of Texas High School
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The University of Texas at Austin offers students an opportunity to complete high school online. This educational alternative is approved by the state to provide education to students that need or prefer to receive instruction through distance learning. The curriculum offers more than 48 courses including English, math, science, foreign language, social studies and computers. UT High School also offers dual-credit courses—allowing students to earn high school and college credits simultaneously.
University of Texas High School
P.O. Box 7700
Austin, TX 78713
866-361-8847
utexas.edu
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