Non-Traditional Schools
For High School students: Project 2059 symposium June 29-July 1, 2009. This is
an experience to have your voice heard on important issues concerning Oregon's
next 50 years. Join other teens at Willamette University (900 State Street Salem,
OR 97301) to discuss ideas and create a blueprint for Oregon's future. Sign-up
available online.
Connections Academy
Connections Academy is a free online schooling program for children in grades
K-12. Books, lesson plans, and computers are sent to the student at the beginning
of the school year at no cost. Students reach high potential with strong parent
involvement, flexible learning, and accountability.
Accredited schools
Connections Academy
This is a public (free) on-line school that has existed in Oregon since 2005.
It also operates in 14 other states. Currently there are 74 Klamath Falls students
enrolled in the Academy.
Why should you care?
Perhaps you have a child, younger sibling, grandchild, niece or nephew, whose
current schooling arrangement is not working (medical reasons, behavior reasons,
doesn’t have access to advanced placement classes, lives in a very rural part of
Oregon, etc.).
The Academy supports students from grades K – 12. Students are shipped all
of their books, materials, computer (yes, a computer!), and are provided with a
subsidized Internet connection. All free.
Social events and regular field trips are arranged so that students can meet
their on-line classmates and teachers.
See link below for further information if interested.
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/home.aspx
Gateways Learning Center
665 Main St. , Spfld, OR 97477
541-745-8862
fwhite@sps.lane.edu http://www.sps.lane.edu/school/gateways.html
Serves students that are experiencing difficulty within a traditional high school
setting. Particularly in regards to attendance and academic performance. The
classroom focus is on these two areas in combination with credit recovery or a
core high school curriculum.
10TH-12TH GRADE
SMALL SCHOOL-NO SPORTS 9:25 RATIO/ HAS A WAITING LIST/SPFLD. SCHOOL DIST.
HAS TAKEN EUGENE KIDS BUT IT HAS TO BE APPROVED/ MOST KIDS TAKE THE LTD
BUS TO SCHOOL
Network Charter School
45 W. Broadway, Suite 201 Eugene, OR 97401
541-344-1229
ncs@efn.org http://www.networkcharterschool.org
Classrooms are situated in neighborhood organizations and businesses allowing
students to receive an academic as well as hands-on and practical education.
GRADES 7-12
10:120 RATIO/ CAN ACCEPT ANY CHILD FROM THE STATE OF OREGON/THEY HAVE 2
COUNSELORS ON STAFF TO DEAL WITH KIDS NEEDS/EVERY CHILD GETS AN ADULT
MENTOR
Creative Minds Alternative School
115 Pearl St. Eugene, OR 97401
541-344-9712
creative minds1@qwest.net
Classes include math, language arts, government and economics, fine art, personal
finance, geography, science, computer skills, health, and GED prep.
AGES: 11-18
1:5 RATIO/DISTRICT HAS TO APPROVE REFERRAL SMALL COMMUNITY FEEL TO THE
SCHOOL
Northwest Youth Corps--Outdoor School
2621 Augusta St., Eugene, OR 97403
541-349-5055
outdoorschool@nwyouthcorps.org http://www.nwyouthcorps.org
Hands on outdoor learning experience. Classroom activities and weekly field studies
and outdoor work experience. ODS also offers four week long camping trips for students.
AGES: 14--19
2 OR 3:15 RATIO/PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/NEED REFERRAL FROM THEIR
PUBLIC SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM ONE WEEK & FIELD EDUCATION
THE NEXT WEEK/DEAN OF STUDENTS AT SCHOOL/
Wellsprings Friends School
3590 W. 18th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402
541-686-1223
wfs@pacinfo.com http://www.pacinfo.com/
Alternative high school serving a maximum of 50 students per year. General course
offerings may include self expression in art, black literature, public speaking,
alternative health, yoga, language, grammar and writing, math, etc.
AGES: 14—19
1:8 RATIO/FOCUS ON RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL PERSON/ LOTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITY/CURRENTLY FULL/HAVE INFORMAL COUNSELING SET UP FOR
KIDS/PRIVATE INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT/REFERRAL NEEDED FROM THEIR PUBLIC
SCHOOL
Willamette Leadership Academy
87230 Central Rd., Eugene, OR 97402
541-935-6815
wlay@pioneeryouthcorps.org http://www.pioneeryouthcorps.com
Education program of Pioneer Youth Corps. /Academic philosophy with math,
reading, verbal and written communication offered. Believes in learning
responsibility, respect, and discipline. Designed for intervention and education
GRADES: 6--12
1:15 RATIO/CERTIFIED TEACHERS ALONG WITH MILITARY VETERANS WORKING
WITH KIDS/NOT A LOT OF ART OR EXTRA-CURRICULA ACTIVITIES/SMALL NUMBER
OF 11TH AND 12 GRADERS BECAUSE OF SOCIAL NEEDS
