Academics

After Hours enrolls high school students from the three high schools with chronic attendance
concerns and is at risk of being dropped.
 Students are assigned to program by staff that makes contacts with home.
 Community connections are made to locate and re-engage students into the learning process.
 Students are required to attend after school hours until 5:00 p.m. and must earn two (2) credits,
utilizing online learning.
 Once students have completed program requirements, they are allowed to re-enrolling back into their
comprehensive high school, based on attendance boundaries, or into Expo ALC Programs.

Bridge Program works with 8th grade students from the four area middle schools who are at-risk of failing
and/or possibly being retained.  Students are referred to this program by their home school administrator
and/or counselor.
 Each semester, approximately 10 students are identified by their comprehensive school teams for
possible retention. Students are introduced to holistic approaches by utilizing 21 st Century strategies
provided through computer-based and e-learning instruction.
 Focus is placed on fundamental mathematics, reading, and social skills to “Bridge” educational gaps
between the eighth and ninth-grade instructional years.

CYP  is designed to provide schools with an additional option other than the traditional in- and out-of-school suspension for students that have
violated the student conduct code. CYP uses a partnership model involving school personnel, peers, and parents to deliver interventions that address program goals
 Decrease problematic behaviors
 Increase school performance
 Increase student skills to cope with emotional stress
Note: Students are initially placed in CYP for up to 5 days; however, the sending school administrator, along with the district’s approval, may place up to a maximum of eight days.

Education Disciplin Program educates students from middle and high schools who are demonstrating behaviors that distract them from the comprehensive learning environment.  Students assigned to this program have varied lengths of stay and have to demonstrate the ability to responsibly manage their behavior prior to transitioning back to their home school or district.
 Serves approximately 150 students annually & provides academic and behavioral interventions focusing on holistic approaches.
 A philosophy based on providing the best care, welfare, safety, and security for everyone while focusing on how to deescalate and/or prevent problem behaviors through the use of daily groups and mentors.

Expo High School is designed to educate students for various educational and social factors. Expo Alternative High School provides a unique approach by blending technology and direct instruction to enhance a student’s individual learning experience.  Teachers are assigned to students and meet daily the entire length of the student’s enrollment in order to create meaningful relationships with the student, their families, and support networks.
 Utilizes a blended approach between Project Based Learning (PBL), online learning and offline enrichment activities and assignments, as well as, career readiness programming to enhance teacher instruction, improve student learning, and increase student employability upon graduation.
 Education and Career Plans will be developed by all students during Oasis which serves as their individualized plan for advancing toward graduation and post-graduation expectations.

Grad Connect is an individualized credit recovery program for various identified students on a graduation plan who need additional credits in order to graduate. Students apply through their home school counselor/administrator and attend at a designated time, Monday through Friday before, during and after-school hours. Students sign an individualized contract based on their graduation plan and are required to make steady progress toward the completion of that contract.
 Serves approximately 200 high school students per year in a blended approach between online learning and offline enrichment activities and assignments.
 Offers students flexibility in scheduling as well as attendance hours to meet individual student needs.

TAP develops and implements a new pattern of service to youth with disabilities.  The goal is to increase successful employment through collaborative efforts.  Students participating in TAP are referred by their home school IEP Team based on their needs in developing skills to be successful in obtaining, maintaining, and regaining employment.
 TAP provides individualized attention that addresses the specific needs and fosters the development of realistic goals of young adults. These supports begin for eligible students during high school and can continue through the age of 25.
 TAP provides assistance with vocational, housing, medical and financial matters. TAP staff work with students one-on-one to reach their personal goals.

WVA specializes in the use of online learning that provides a flexible option to progress learning outside of the traditional school setting. Students enrolled in the WVA will have the support of a highly certified Waterloo CSD teacher for the majority of their classes. A learning coach is assigned to each student to ensure adequate progress is being made, and address questions or concerns that the student may have.
 All online curriculums are customized to meet the standards and benchmarks of the Waterloo CSD and common core standards.
 The WVA will integrate a progress-based attendance policy for students who do not fall under the mandatory attendance policy. Students who fall under the mandatory attendance policy will be
required to log in to their online courses for a required number of hours per day.
 The WVA will allow students the supports they need in a virtual school setting to graduate prepared for college, career, and citizenship.
 With the online learning environment, students will have access to teachers, counselors, and advisors to ensure they have the skills necessary to continue their education, pursue a career path, or contribute to the community.
 WVA staff will assist students with college applications, job applications, and offer courses to ensure our students have the skills necessary to be successful post-graduation.