COPE Alternative School

Safe School Program

"Successful Achievement Through a Positive and Enriching Environment"

Calendar 2010-2011 School Year

COPE SAFE SCHOOL is an alternative program that offers educational services, behavior modification training, and an opportunity for students to participate in community service.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS are those in grade 6 through age 15. The reasons for referral may include:

  • eligible for expulsion pursuant to violation of school district "zero tolerance" policies
  • eligible for suspension and/or suspended per school district policies
  • involved in misconduct that can be demonstrated as serious, repetitive and/or cumulative
  • remanded to juvenile court or returning from juvenile detention for offenses which took place at school or at school activities

LENGTH OF PROGRAM is a minimum 18 weeks, but may vary depending upon the individual student's progress and sending school's calendar/grading period.

TRANSPORTATION is provided by the student's home school and/or parent or guardian.

SCHOOL MEALS are provided by the Tri-County School located next to COPE Safe School.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES such as paper, pencils, books, etc., are provided by COPE Safe School.

SECURITY CAMERAS have been installed to help

THE CURRICULUM includes the subject areas of language arts, math, science, social studies, health and physical education. A thorough pre-testing evaluation is completed prior to the student's beginning phase to the COPE educational program. At the completion of their term at COPE, the students will be given a post test to evaluate their progress and growth. Computers are available to the students and the low teacher-student ratio allows for individualized instruction.

AGGRESSION REPLACEMENT TRAINING (A.R.T.) is provided on a daily basis and is supplemented by a counselor from the Teen Action Program (TAP) who is a staff member of the Youth Services Program in Jackson County. This instruction and/or group discussion includes: the development of conflict resolution skills, anger control, empathy training, social and life skills training. A.R.T. is designed to help students become more responsible and accountable for their actions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE is an important part of the program. Students have the opportunity to participate in community service projects. These projects include serving meals to the senior citizens, working at the historical society, organizing items at the Salvation Army, and providing assistance to local service organizations during the holidays. The COPE Safe School has adopted areas in Jackson and Perry counties for beautification projects. Students achieve a sense of pride and higher self esteem by their involvement in these community projects.



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