VISTA
An Alternative In Learning
VISTA is an alternative education program that provides an opportunity to serve students whose at-risk or disciplinary behaviors are disruptive to the learning process.
Mission Statement
The mission of the VISTA program is to provide a positive, structured environment to ensure a successful educational, behavioral, and vocational experience
Vision Statement
The VISTA program, in collaboration with the student, parents, and the community, will:
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provide a structured and supportive atmosphere which will address the specific academic, behavioral, emotional, and academic needs of each student. |
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encourage each student to value life-long learning. |
| assist each student in gaining confidence toward becoming a positive contributor to the community |
Program Components
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Behavioral counseling |
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Academic counseling |
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Career counseling |
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Self-paced, individualized instruction |
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Small student/staff ratio |
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Ethnically and culturally diverse staff |
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Supervised work and service learning experience |
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Computer-assisted instruction |
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Community mentorships |
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Internships |
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Community-wide collaboration |
Admission
A student in grades seven through twelve may be recommended by his/her home school based upon a review of the student's school performance. An intake meeting is scheduled by a VISTA staff representative.
Reintegration/Graduation
Students are periodically evaluated to determine eligibility to either return to the home school, enter an appropriate alternative educational program, or complete their academic requirements at VISTA and obtain an Allentown School District diploma.
For more information about the VISTA Program contact:
Susan Lozada, Director of Community and Student Services
484.765.4073 or e-mail: lozadas@allentownsd.org
01/20/07