Regional Alternative School (RAS) | Regional Office of Education #17 (DeWitt, Livingston, Logan, McLean)

Assists students who need additional credits. Assists school administrators in finding an appropriate program to meet the needs of at-risk youth who are not functioning in the traditional education environment.

All Alternative School Programs contain the following components:

• Safety: School uniforms, dress requirements, daily check-ins through metal detectors, and closed campus environment.

• Behavior Management Program: Student success plans, individual education plans, behavior level systems, attendance requirements, effort grades, collaboration with social agencies, and court services.

  - Standardized Curriculum: Instruction in math, science, language arts, and social studies at all grade levels. Course objectives are based on Illinois Learning Standards. Use of Internet and computer daily in all programs.

  - Work Coop and Community Service: Students are involved in work coop instruction and receive credit for community service activities.