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What You Should Know...

During your student's placement at the Alternative school, focus is not only placed on academic achievement, but also on the following areas:

-Demonstrating positive conflict resolution skills
-Demonstrating respect and tolerance in a diverse 
 setting
-Improving self esteem & positive decision making
-Weighing consequences & taking responsibility for
  personal action(s)

Striving for Positive Academic & Personal Growth

GENERAL INFORMATION for PARENTS and Students

-Students placed at Gadsden City Alternative School are assigned for a minimum of 25 days. A student must complete this requirement before a return to his/her home school can be considered.

-Home school principals refer students to the alternative school through the Gadsden City Board of Education.

-The board has established a committee who determines if alternative school placement is warranted.

-A student's return to the home school is determined by Ebony Pearson, school administrator, and approved by the board. A student's behavior and progress are the major determining factors.

Students may be referred to the Gadsden City Alternative School for the following reasons:

excessive disciplinary referrals
drugs
weapons
sexual acts
threats
fighting
disorderly conduct
stealing
destroying school property

any other infraction(s) that may be considered a 3rd level offense

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