High School Academy 19 and Over
High School Academy 19 and Over
A goal of Escuela Popular is to ensure that students see and feel school as a reflection of their community.
- Recent immigrants for whom the US school experience is new and intimidating. Some of them have had no education, others have had limited or interrupted cycle of education. Their primary language is Spanish
- Out-of-school students who find it difficult to be successful in large comprehensive high schools. Most of these students seek a second chance at completing an education and improving their lives, as well as their children’s lives
- Working adults who have full-time employment while attending school
- Parents, some of whom are single heads of households
- Provide meaningful learning experiences in a small school setting to ensure the life of each student is impacted positively
- Offer extended hours to accommodate the academic and non-academic needs of students
- Develop “home-grown” teachers
- Provide free on-site childcare for students’ children
- Develop the English language skills of students through intensive instruction
High School Academy 19 and Over
High School Academy 19 and Over