Alternative Learning
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Though we don’t all march to the same beat, in the end we all hear the same music.At Kaukauna Area School District, we believe that every student has the ability to develop to his/her maximum potential. Because of this, we strive to provide educational programs that reflect the variety of learning rates and styles that exist within our district. We invite you to browse through some of these pages and take a look at some of the alternative programs offered by KASD. |
Alternative Education
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At KASD, we believe that all students are capable of demonstrating excellence in school. However, due to various circumstances some students need an alternative school environment to be successful. Alternative learning is designed to specifically support students who may be at risk of not graduating from high school. We will provide support, guidance and tools to help all students achieve success. At-risk education is a system of supports that assist students who may struggle in school due to atypical circumstances. Mental health, home life, addiction, truancy, and poverty are examples of the myriad of struggles with which at-risk students deal with. The Kaukauna Area School District Alternative Education Programs provide a caring, safe, and consistent learning environment to promote student success. We achieve this through forming healthy relationships, promoting positive decision making, having smaller class sizes, closely monitoring assignments, and providing unique learning opportunities. Our goal is to support students on their educational journey and to prepare them for a successful and productive future. |
Alternative Programs Available
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For more information about KASD Alternative Programs, contact Holly Magness, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Continuous Improvement. |
Credit Recovery
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The credit recovery classroom allows 9 - 12 graders the opportunity to use Odysseyware to earn credits. Credit recovery students are eligible if they have failed the same class twice and are looking for a different environment to work towards the credit. Students are able to earn 0.5 - 1.0 credit for each course completed. Credit recovery is offered in all four core areas including Health and some electives. All courses in credit recovery are offered online. |
Online Learning
Online courses provide a unique opportunity for students to take courses that they need in an alternative setting to the traditional classroom. KASD is now equipped to offer a number of online courses to alternative students looking to find their path and follow it to post-high school success.
While online courses are a great fit for some students, others are sometimes not prepared for the challenges presented with online learning, such as course access, self-discipline and commitment to independent learning.
If you'd like more information about online courses offered by KASD, and would like help determining if it's the right path for you or your student, please contact Holly Magness, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Continuous Improvement.