Special Programs

Special Programs

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

PRE-IB PROGRAM
Contact the Robinson office at 973-8600 for more information on this program.
Robinson Middle School
328 N. Oliver 67208

Pre-IB at Robinson Middle School is a rigorous academic program of study for middle level students who are intrinsically motivated and prefer a more demanding curriculum including foreign language, in-depth research, advanced math, science, social studies and literature. Students need to apply directly through Robinson and will be required to take a math and writing assessment before they will be considered for acceptance.

Application Release Date:     January 5, 2010
Application Deadline:            February 5, 2010               (applications available at Robinson)

AVID PROGRAM
Contact the following middle school AVID offices for further information.

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) offers middle school students a rigorous high school and college preparatory program. The AVID program is offered at the following middle schools:

Brooks Middle School Magnet (Beginning 2010-2011)	3802 E. 27th St. N. 67220	973-6450
Coleman Middle School	1544 N. Governeour 67206	973-6660
Curtis Middle School	1031 S. Edgemoor 67218	973-7350
Hadley Middle School	1101 Dougherty 67212	973-7801
Hamilton Middle School	1407 S. Broadway 67211	973-5350
Jardine Technology Magnet	3550 Ross Parkway 67210	973-4300
Marshall Middle School	1510 Payne 67203	973-9000
Mayberry Middle Magnet School	207 S. Sheridan 67213	973-5800
Mead Middle School	2601 E. Skinner 67211	973-8586
Pleasant Valley Middle School	2220 W. 29th N. 67204	973-8000
Robinson Middle School (Beginning 2010-2011)	328 N. Oliver 67208	973-8600
Stucky Middle School (Beginning 2010-2011)	4545 N. Broadview Cir. 67220	973-8400
Truesdell Middle School	2464 S. Glenn 67217	973-3900
Wilbur Middle School	340 N. Tyler Road 67212	973-1100

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Contact the Leadership Development office at 866-8190 for further information on this program.

The middle school Leadership Development Program is designed to increase academic success and leadership/teamwork abilities of students. This program also offers extracurricular activities including color guard, drill team, Leadership Academic Tournament, leadership camp, flag detail, parades, and school and community service. Leadership Development is offered at the following middle schools: Brooks, Curtis, Hadley, Hamilton, Jardine, Marshall, Mead, Pleasant Valley, Robinson, Truesdell, Wells and Wilbur.


HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM - (IB)
Contact the East - IB Diploma Program office at 973-7289 for more information on this program.
East High School
2301 E. Douglas 67211

The IB Diploma Program at East High School is designed to prepare students for success in the best universities in the world. It is a rigorous college-preparatory program for academically talented and committed high school students. Students must apply through East High School and have their transcript sent to the IB Diploma Program office. Students must submit three recommendations, take a writing test and critical thinking appraisal and attend a personal conference with parents and IB staff.

Application Release Date:    December 1, 2009
Application Deadline:           January 28, 2010           (applications available at East High School)

JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM
Contact the JROTC office at 866-8190 for further information on this program.

The JROTC program is a comprehensive, elective high school course that focuses on a broad spectrum of subjects such as American History, U.S. Constitution, technology awareness, government and current events. The following high schools offer the JROTC program: East, Heights, North, Northeast, Northwest, South, Southeast and West.

AVID PROGRAM
Contact the following high school AVID offices for further information.

The high school AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) program is a continuing program from the middle school level. Students are selected from candidates who have completed the application and interview process. The AVID program is offered at the following high schools:

East High School	2301 E. Douglas 67211	973-7236 or 973-7003
Heights High School	5301 N. Hillside 67219	973-1400
North High School	1437 Rochester 67203	973-6200
Northwest High School	1220 N. Tyler 67212	973-6000
South High School	701 W. 33rd St. S. 67217	973-5527
Southeast High School	903 S. Edgemoor 67218	973-2700 or 973-2855
West High School	820 S. Osage 67213	973-3750

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
1437 Rochester 67203

The following special programs are available at North High School:

    Automotive Youth Education Systems     973-6335
    Bio-Medical                                           973-6205
    TV News Productions                             973-6317

WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Contact the West High Office at 973-3600 for more information on these programs.
820 S. Osage 67213

The following special programs are available at West High School:

    Business/Hospitality Academy
    Engineering and Manufacturing Academy
    Fine Arts and Communication Academy
    Health Science Technology/Early Childhood Academy
    Freshman Success Academy

SECONDARY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (SCTE)
Contact the SCTE office at 973-3681 or www.usd259.com/scte for further information:
West High School
820 S. Osage, Room A4 67213

SCTE offers the following programs at district high schools:

    Business and Computer Technology
    Marketing Education (ME)
    Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS and
    Occupational Family Consumer Sciences (OFACS)
    Technical Education (TE)
    Health Science Education (HSE)
    Communications Technology