Alternative Programs
Schreiber offers two, distinct alternative programs STEPS and FLC (the Freshman Learning Community).
STEPS: SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVES & PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT
Term: Full Year
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: Recommendation of Counselor, Teachers and Administrator.
The STEPS Program is an alternative education program, team approach, for students in grades 9 - 11. Science is taught by a member of the STEPS team but is taught outside the team structure. In the eleventh grade, as students mature, an effort is made to provide a less-structured environment. The STEPS core teachers share these students and work closely with a school counselor, social worker and/or psychologist, and assistant principal. Throughout the year, parents are invited to participate in a private, family meeting with the STEPS faculty. The STEPS program is a small learning community available to 12 students per grade.
FRESHMAN LEARNING COMMUNITY
Term: Full Year
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: Recommendation of Counselor, Teachers, and Administrator
Students enrolled in the Freshman Learning Community must be members of the freshman class. This program will include sections of English, social studies, math and science. In addition the students in the program will also be able to take classes in foreign language, physical education, health education, art, music, technology, reading or family and consumer science, as recommended by the school counselor at the middle school. Throughout the freshmen year at Schreiber, parents are invited to participate in a private, family meeting with the FLC faculty. Students enrolled in the program will be able to acquire a minimum of six credits toward graduation.
TWILIGHT PROGRAM AT SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL
The Twilight Alternative High School provides an alternative setting in the late afternoon for students who have not succeeded in the traditional educational setting. The program gives teenagers the necessary tools to either return successfully to the traditional day program at Schreiber, or to complete their high school requirements, while helping them prepare for post-secondary education or employment.
Students attend this Regents-based program in the late afternoon. Students receive strong educational support, as classes are small and largely focused on the students.