Alternative Education

Non-Traditional Programs K-12 & Alternative Pathways

Alternative Education Locations
Brandon EPIC 3 Cornelius Bobo, Principal Grades 6-12 1019 N. Parsons Avenue Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 651-2167	North Tampa EPIC 3 Mickey Boddie, Principal Grades 6-12 8602 N. Armenia Avenue Tampa, FL 33603 (813) 631-4426

Entry

Entrance into an Alternative Education setting is not a voluntary option for parents/students. Students are assigned placement at one of the sites through a Change of Placement Hearing. The alternative site the student is assigned is determined by residential boundaries.

Student Profile

Presently in grades 6-10
Under the age of 16
Extensive in-school interventions have proven unsuccessful
Student displays a pattern of disruptive behavior or commits a major violation that is not a manifestation of any disability.

Reasons Students May Not be Considered for Alternative Education

16 years of age
Student has not received in-school interventions
Truancy

Exit Criteria

Alternative Schools release students at the end of each semester (January and June). Students are considered successful when they meet all of the following criteria:

Length of Assignment – Completed exiting date determined at hearing/staffing
Behavioral – Maintain a satisfactory behavioral record as defined by no referrals resulting in OSS for the last nine weeks
Attendance – No more than five (5) absences for the last nine weeks
Academics – Student must have no failing grades for the last nine weeks grading period
Parent Involvement Activities – Must be completed by the end of the last nine weeks (provided by site during orientation)

Note: A student may be promoted to the next grade, but must still meet all Alternative School exit criteria in order to return to a traditional school. Re-entry to the traditional school is possible only after successful completion at the alternative school. The average length of stay is approximately one year.

Transition Back to Traditional School

When a student has met the criteria for successful completion, a letter is sent to the neighborhood school informing the school of the student’s placement/return. A “Meet and Greet” is organized to give the receiving school the opportunity to meet and discuss the student in order to ensure a successful transition back into the traditional school setting.