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| In ], the phrase '''alternative high school''', sometimes referred to as a '''minischool''', or '''remedial school''', is any public or private school having a special curriculum offering a more flexible program of study than a traditional school. A wide range of philosophies and teaching methods are offered by alternative high schools; some have strong political, scholarly, or philosophical orientations, while others are more ''ad-hoc'' assemblies of teachers and students dissatisfied with some aspect of mainstream education. Alternative high schools are geared towards students whose needs cannot be met in the traditional school, such as ]s who do not |
In ], the phrase '''alternative high school''', sometimes referred to as a '''minischool''', or '''remedial school''', is any public or private school having a special curriculum offering a more flexible program of study than a traditional school. A wide range of philosophies and teaching methods are offered by alternative high schools; some have strong political, scholarly, or philosophical orientations, while others are more ''ad-hoc'' assemblies of teachers and students dissatisfied with some aspect of mainstream education. Alternative high schools are geared towards students whose needs cannot be met in the traditional school, such as ]s who do not have a ], rather than to educational alternatives for all students. | ||
| In 1970, there were only a few alternative schools in operation in the United States. They originated to serve a growing population of students who were not experiencing success in the traditional schools. Today there are thousands, and the number continues to grow. The term ''alternative'' is now used to describe all types of schools, but many share certain distinguishing characteristics: | In 1970, there were only a few alternative schools in operation in the United States. They originated to serve a growing population of students who were not experiencing success in the traditional schools. Today there are thousands, and the number continues to grow. The term ''alternative'' is now used to describe all types of schools, but many share certain distinguishing characteristics: | ||
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For the Calgary school, see Alternative High School (Calgary).
In education, the phrase alternative high school, sometimes referred to as a minischool, or remedial school, is any public or private school having a special curriculum offering a more flexible program of study than a traditional school. A wide range of philosophies and teaching methods are offered by alternative high schools; some have strong political, scholarly, or philosophical orientations, while others are more ad-hoc assemblies of teachers and students dissatisfied with some aspect of mainstream education. Alternative high schools are geared towards students whose needs cannot be met in the traditional school, such as underachievers who do not have a disability, rather than to educational alternatives for all students.
In 1970, there were only a few alternative schools in operation in the United States. They originated to serve a growing population of students who were not experiencing success in the traditional schools. Today there are thousands, and the number continues to grow. The term alternative is now used to describe all types of schools, but many share certain distinguishing characteristics:
- Small size
- Close student-teacher relationship
- Student decision-making
- Diverse curriculum
- Peer guidance & Parental involvement
See also
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