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Alternative High School Program names 15 students to second quarter Honor Roll

At the conclusion of the second quarter of the 2009-10 school year, 15 students at the HFM BOCES Alternative High School were named to the Honor Roll for maintaining an average between 85 and 95 in all their course work.

School success is directly linked to good attendance, and our students are strongly encouraged to come to school prepared to learn every day. Four students were honored for perfect attendance in the second quarter, while 24 students were honored for "near perfect" attendance for having no more than five absences during the second quarter. [More]

 

Alternative School Program
IMPORTANT DATES

MARCH 2009

Monday, March 8
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS
MAILED THIS WEEK

Tuesday, March 31– 6:45 PM
Board of Education Meeting
Board Room – BOCES Campus

APRIL 2009

Friday, April 2 – No School
Good Friday

Mon., April 5 – Fri., April 9
No School – Spring Break

Wednesday, April 14 – 6:15 PM
Board of Education Annual Meeting
Board Room – BOCES Campus

Friday, April 16
End of 3rd Quarter Marking Period

Monday, Apr. 19
REPORT CARDS MAILED THIS WEEK

Mon., Apr. 26th – Wed., Apr. 28
English 8 – Language Arts
Performance Test

Wednesday, April 28
BOE Meeting – 6:45 PM
Annual Election/Administrative
Budget Vote

 

Alternative High School Lunch Menu

March 8-12  Menu subject to change

Monday -  Chicken Wrap

Tuesday - Philly Cheese Steak

Wednesday - Zita with Meatballs

Thursday - Choice of Deli Sandwich

Friday - Taco Salad

There's still time. Applications for 2009-10 free or reduced-price meals may be picked up in the Alternative High School office, or downloaded here [English] [Spanish].

 

Student Services
 

Alternative High School

 
 

Thomas Flynn, Principal

Phone: (518) 736-4320

FAX:     (518) 736-4322

E-mail: tflynn@hfmboces.org

Photo of two students who attend HFM BOCES Alternative High SchoolThe HFM BOCES Alternative High School Program has been specifically designed to provide an educational option for students from our component school districts in grades 8-12 whose needs are not met by our traditional secondary schools.

The program will assist students in attaining a high school diploma through maintaining the same academic requirements as home schools.

Students are helped and encouraged to make fuller use of the environment for learning by the use of small group direct instruction, individualized achievement contracts and a positive reward system.

In addition, most students will be involved in a scheduled school to work program.

Photo of two staff members at HFM BOCES Alternative High SchoolThe comprehensive educational program at the HFM BOCES Alternative School is founded on the following premises:
 

All students can learn - Important variables include: teaching, time on task, motivation, participation, practice and learning environment.
 

All students should learn - Education should prepare students for a successful and productive adult life. Every learning experience provided by this school is offered with the clear understanding that it promotes the growth and development of adolescents into successful, productive adults.

Every adult in the Alternative Education Program has one primary purpose: to have a positive impact on this learning-preparation process.
 

Program Alternative to School Suspension (PASS)

The PASS program offers a system of dealing with students who come in conflict with school policy. With the inception of this program, students who have difficulty adjusting to normal classroom activities will be referred to the PASS. The instructional program at PASS is intended to develop a high level of self-worth in each student capitalizing on the unique interests and capabilities of each student.
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Comprehensive Tobacco Policy

The HFM BOCES Board of Education recognizes that the use of tobacco in any form poses serious short and long-term health risks to individuals. The Comprehensive Tobacco Policy remains in effect at all times, 24-hours a day, at all school activities on campus and off.

To download a pdf copy of the 2009-10 Comprehensive Tobacco Policy, click here.

 
     
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