The Bridges Center provides an alternative for High School
and Middle School students who have been expelled and need to address
behavioral as well as academic concerns. The T.I.M.E. Program address the needs of special education students who have not been behaviorally
successful in other special education settings or who are transitioning
back to the community from out of home placements. |
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Both
programs utilize a philosophy known as the Circle of Courage which includes helping students develop in 4 areas: Belonging, Mastery,
Independence and Generosity.
We work closely with Community Impact Programs, a not for profit social services agency, who provide youth outreach workers to help students in addressing community and behavioral needs.Both programs provide a small setting, with teachers who work at both the High School and Middle School level and may need to a wide range of courses in both a teacher led style and independent study support (the independent study courses includes a computer based software program). Hillcrest
also incorporates Service-Learning, which is an educational
method that entwines the threads of experiential learning and community
service. It meets educational objectives through real-world experiences,
while tapping youths as resources to benefit their schools and communities. |