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Alternative Placement
Second Chance Program
in school Suspension (ISS)
Gadsden High SChool Alumni

607 S. 12th Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
Office: (256) 547-5446
Fax: (256) 547-5448

Ebony Pearson, Administrator
Gadsden City Alternative School serves all  secondary schools in the Gadsden City School system. Students attending GCAS live within Gadsden's city limits.  Gadsden City Alternative School offers students and the Gadsden City School system an alternative to the traditional school setting. GCAS offers a compensatory program that addresses the comprehensive needs of all students.  Gadsden City Alternative school offers an accelerated path to graduation through the Second Chance program. The alternative school also assists 11th and 12th grade students with job/career placement goals.

                                                                                                                                            Mission Statement
Gadsden City Alternative School provides an educational setting to address the Behavioral and Personal needs of  students who have experienced problems in the traditional school setting. Our goals are to help students build self-esteem, to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful, and to be socially responsible. .


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Remote Learning Student and Parent Info

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​Students should frequently check email accounts to make sure that they have all current assignments. Please make sure that all Google Classroom assignments are submitted. If you have trouble accessing any virtual sessions, please contact your teacher ASAP.  In addition to assignments, links to other educational resources will be provided. Should you have any questions, feel free to email or call Ms. Pearson or Mrs. Taylor.
                  Everyone continue to practice social distancing and be                                                           safe!
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Remote Learning Resources
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Student Daily News

Students with Superintendent Reddick



​Another Year of Achievement
GCAS students present components of their History finals to Superintendent Tony Reddick

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Students with Councilman Worthy

GCAS School Days


Community INVOLVEMENT, Student Advocacy, & Educational Vision
District 2, School Board Candidate, Mr. Warren Dates outlines his hopes for the future of education and engages with students.

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Judge Ogletree discusses Life Choices, Decision Making & Positive Outcomes with GCAS Students

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Students Present Personal Change & Community Improvement plans to Councilman Thomas Worthy
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Councilman Worthy
Community Mentoring & Involvement
Gadsden Police Sgt. Mitchell James and students discuss peer pressure, self-worth, and positive decision making.
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​Rev. Thomas and Mr. Treadwell keep students engaged as they discuss choices and consequences.
Community Leaders speak to students
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Choice and Consequence Presentation

Second Chance Students Meet the Chess Guru, Orrin Hudson
Students meet Orrin Hudson who travels across the country inspiring kids through chess.
Coach Cook and Mr. Hudson's SPEEDY game of chess :-)

GCAS: Challenge, Educate, Encourage & Inspire

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GCAS Welcomes
all new faculty and staff to the Alternative School faculty. 
  • Sara Collins​
  • T. Underwood
  • K. Howze
     

  


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  • Wishing all students and faculty a positive and productive 2020-2021 school year!!



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