Little House Alternative Middle School in Boston, Massachusetts, serves students ages 12 to 15 who are at risk of academic failure because of discipline, expulsion or truancy issues. The school offers a highly individualized academic program that provides personal attention to each student. The average class size is six to seven children. The school teaches the recommended grade-level curriculum in math, social studies, language arts, writing and science, integrating technology whenever possible. Students are required to give frequent written, oral and multimedia presentations, and receive training in finding a job. A student/parent interview is required as part of the application process, and applicants may have to sign a contract agreeing to comply with the school's regulations and procedures.
Little House Alternative Middle School
275 East Cottage Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
617-282-2180
altedbps.org
Recovery High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, offers a highly structured program for 30 to 50 students recovering from alcohol dependence or drug abuse. Following the Massachusetts high school curriculum framework, Recovery High School provides an academically challenging, therapeutically supportive setting. All staff members have experience and/or training in substance abuse treatment or prevention, and students participate in daily recovery support activities during school and after school hours. In addition, family involvement is expected at biweekly evening meetings. While the school encourages prospective students to be clean and sober for 30 days prior to attending, it is not mandatory.
Recovery High School
334 Franklin Street
Springfield, MA 01104
413-750-2484
sps.springfield.ma.us
Assabet Valley Collaborative Alternative School in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is a public school for children in grades six through 12 who have emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties. The school provides a therapeutic environment, with small classes and individual attention. Instructional services include specialized reading, speech and language instruction and a range of electives in art, life skills, health and media. The school employs a full-time nurse, full-time case manager, part-time counselor and two full-time clinicians. The staff help students work through emotional issues through art, role-playing and other types of creative expression. The school also helps students plan for the transition to life after graduation
Assabet Valley Collaborative Alternative School
57 Orchard Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
508-481-0379
avcollaborative.org