ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM for STUDENT SUCCESS
“ALPSS”
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ABOUT THE ALPSS PROGRAM
The Alternative Learning Program for Student Success (ALPSS) is a specially designed program to meet the needs of a diverse population of students in grades 9 -12. Students who enter the program may have had difficulty with learning in a traditional classroom setting, truancy, cutting class and/or self-motivation. Our small group setting allows for more teacher-student interaction and many hands-on activities. Classes are conducted after traditional school hours in forty-five minute sessions, and taught by a combination of subject area and special education teachers. A Guidance Counselor and Social Workers work with the students individually or in small groups to promote overall well-being. The primary focus is to improve self-esteem, motivation and attendance, so that the students have the opportunity to obtain a Regents or local High School diploma.
To provide all students the opportunity to learn and grow, academically, socially and emotionally in order to meet the challenges of the 21st Century
ALUMNI REFLECTIONS
What did you like most about ALPSS?
“I liked the 1:1 with teachers and small classes- they really helped me with job applications, college applications… The teachers were easygoing and took the time to understand us… M.O. - Class of 2008
What keeps you motivated?”
“Being able to buy my own things, being able to help take care of my family, buy a car…the idea of a better future. J.R. - Class of 2007
What kept you going in ALPSS?
“The support of the teachers. B.S. - January graduate Class of 2009
Hours: 3:15-7:15 p.m.
Contact info: (516) 887- 8300 ext. 544 and (516) 690-1516 (3:15-7:15 p.m.)
Mr. R. Guzowski, Principal - rguzowski@eastrockawayschools.org
Ms. M. Rascionato, Guidance Counselor - mrascionato@eastrockawayschools.org
Dr. D. LoVerde, Director of Pupil Personnel Services - dloverde@eastrockawayschools.org
STAFF
Ms. A. Aviani, Special Education/Business
Ms.
E. Alessandro, Science Teacher
Mr. M. Baez, Physical Education
Ms. G. Carrillo, Social Worker
Mr. J. DeMarco, English
Mr. A. Freeman, Social Studies
Ms. M. Jordan, English Teacher
Ms. D. Levenberg, Physical
Education
Mr. P. Linder, Social Studies Teacher
Ms. M. Palazollo, Mathematics Teacher
Ms. M. Schutta, Social Worker
Ms. M. Witt, Art Teacher
SUPPORT
STAFF
Ms. J. Abrami, Teacher Aide
Mr. J. Denny , Teacher Aide
Ms. E. Freeman, Teacher Aide
Ms. C. Fox, Teacher Aide
Mr. A. LaLama, Teacher Aide
Ms. G. Sardegna, Teacher Aide
Mr. M. Lawson, Monitor
Mr. M. Pereira, Security
REQUIREMENTS
- Attend school daily (180 days per year)
- Maintain regular attendance
- Comply with ERSD code of conduct policy
- Students must complete the same requirements as all NYS Students in order to obtain a NYS Diploma
KEY POINTS
- Individual or small group instruction
- High graduation rate (over 90%)
- Monthly parent support group facilitated by our social workers
- Weekly girls support group- Dishing Divas
- Coed counseling group
- Individual counseling services with career and college counseling
- Monthly Student Council meetings
EDUCATIONAL/SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
- Aventa on-line learning (new courses and credit recovery)
- Rock climbing trip
- Bowling trip
- Toys for tots holiday wrapping
- Centre Ave. Holiday Party (HS students organized games and activities)
- End of year picnic/dinner
STUDENT / FACULTY BASKETBALL GAME
THANKSGIVING BANQUET
*ANY STUDENT INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE ALPSS PROGRAM SHOULD CONTACT THEIR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR