PROGRAMS

COMPASS

The Compass program, which is located within the Middle School, provides students from grades 6th through 8th with an alternative learning environment. To meet students’ individual needs, we offer smaller class sizes, more hands-on learning, and an emphasis on a more self-paced learning structure. We encourage students to find their own identity and realize their full potential in a positive and nurturing atmosphere.

CROSSROADS

The Crossroads program is designed for nontraditional learners ages 14 to 16 who have had or are having difficulties in the regular classroom. Students work in a self-paced/self-directed manner under the guidance of a licensed secondary education teacher to complete computer-based courses using the NovaNET curriculum in the major academic areas of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. Students receive most of their instruction electronically. Students attend in-person for half of the day and are required to take elective classes, work, or volunteer for the other half of the day. The goal of the Crossroads program is to help the student successfully transition back into the regular classroom and earn the credits needed for a high school diploma. Crossroads is located at Tomah High School.

EXCEL

The Excel program will serve students age 17-20 who are not successful in the traditional school setting. Students will earn a high school diploma by completing a portfolio (which focuses on life after high school), competency-based curriculum, 380 hours of work completion, and 30 hours of community service. Students will work on a competency-based curriculum focusing on academic areas of language arts, social studies, math, science along with receiving emotional, social, and life skills instruction in an individualized, small group manner. Students will attend school half a day and be required to work or volunteer the other half of the day.

Milwaukee Street Academy (MSA)

Milwaukee Street Academy is an alternative education program that was developed to serve senior or super senior students, age 17 to 20, who are/were not successful in the traditional school setting. MSA offers students the opportunity to earn a Tomah High School Diploma in one to two semesters by utilizing the GED Option II requirements. Those requirements include completing a portfolio (which focuses on life after high school), GED testing (based on current credits earned), 380 hours of work completion, and 30 hours of community service. Students will attend the program for half the day, and work or volunteer for the other half day. The goal of the Milwaukee Street Academy is to help students successfully transition from school to work, the military, or college while earning a high school diploma. 

DECISIONS

Decisions provides a “last chance” for students who have not been successful in any other setting within the high school or in other alternative programs. Placement here can be the result of poor motivation, disruptive behavior, or expulsion. Students in this program work on an individualized academic plan while they work to “earn their way back” to the traditional high school, Excel, or the Milwaukee Street Academy. Students who fail to meet course requirements in this program could face expulsion. The goal of this program is to keep students on track academically while they work on modifying their behavior so they can return to either the traditional high school or one of the other alternative programs.

To apply for one of our above programs, please complete the Alt. Ed. Admissions Application and return to RKLC main office.