In the minds of many people today, the phrase, “alternative school” only brings up images of impossible young people who are suffering from severe, unmanageable behavior problems. This is not necessarily the case.
Often there are unavoidable interruptions in the education of young people due to circumstances beyond their control it can throw them off tract in their learning experience. Once they are off track, it can be difficult for them to play “catch-up” in the traditional classroom
THE ANSWER has both the resources and the time to provide each student with an individualized academic program. We utilize a non-traditional setting which allows us to provide a unique learning experience for the student.
Our purpose and effort is to give each child the specific tools he or she needs in order to bridge any gap in their education so that they can reach their life’s goal.
Educational Philosophy
THE ANSWER recognizes that there are many reasons a child may be sent to an alternative school. We believe that students must “learn how to learn”. They must learn how to manage their own education and in doing so, they also learn how to manage the rest of their lives. We believe that education should reinforce the values and morals upon which healthy and productive character is formed.
Curriculum
The Answer uses the National Core Curriculum Standards. Students follow an individually planned course of study. They complete reading, writing, mathematics, science, ESL, foreign language, current technology and other assignments at their own level and at their own pace.
Our voluntary counseling therapy addresses the needs of the child and is designed to involve family members and any significant other who has an impact on that child’s life.