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, 2009
Application Deadline: February 27, 2009
(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:
Coleman Middle School 973-6600
1544 N. Governeour 67206
Curtis Middle School 973-7350
1031 S. Edgemoor 67218
Hadley Middle School 973-7801
1101 Dougherty 67212
Hamilton Middle School 973-5350
1407 S. Broadway 67211
Jardine Technology Magnet School 973-4300
3550 Ross Parkway 67210
Marshall Middle School 973-9000
1510 Payne 67203
Mayberry Middle Magnet School 973-5800
207 S. Sheridan 67213
Mead Middle School 973-8586
2601 E. Skinner 67211
Pleasant Valley Middle School 973-8000
2220 W. 29th N. 67204
Truesdell Middle School 973-3900
2464 S. Glenn 67217
Wilbur Middle School 973-1100
340 N. Tyler Road 67212
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, 2008
Application Deadline: January 29, 2009
(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 973-7236 or 973-7003
2301 E. Douglas 67211
(beginning 2009-2010 school year)
Heights High School 973-1400
5301 N. Hillside 67219
North High School 973-6200
1437 Rochester 67203
Northwest High School 973-6000
1220 N. Tyler Road 67212
South High School 973-5527
701 W 33rd St. S. 67217
Southeast High School 973-2700 or 973-2855
903 S. Edgemoor 67218
West High School 973-3750
820 S. Osage 67213
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