Welcome to The Learning Post

Mission Statement

We prepare students to meet the challenges of the future as lifelong learners and responsible citizens by providing an alternative learning environment. The staff, in partnership with parents and the community, provide the structure and challenges from which students can reach their highest potential and develop knowledge, skills and character necessary to succeed. We emphasize self-respect, respect for others, fairness and responsibility for one's actions.

What Kind of Students Attend Learning Post?

• Self-motivated students wishing to work at their own pace
• Students who do not work effectively in the classroom
• Students who have attendance problems
• Students who must work
• Students with family responsibilities

Learning Post Advantages

• Early high school graduation opportunities
• High graduation rate
• Academic scholarship availability
• Concurrent enrollment at COC (earn transferable college credits)

Expected School Wide Learning Results

Independent Study Students will:

Become Self-Directed Learners
- Analyze and apply new information
- Initiate and/or respond effectively to verbal and written directions
- Develop and use critical thinking
- Integrate learning into real world situations
- Assume responsibility for life long learning
- Motivate self to acquire knowledge

Achieve Academic Proficiency
- Use efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
- Read and comprehend written material
- Write in a logical manner
- Analyze and solve problems
- Incorporate technology as a component of the academic process

Exhibit Personal Growth
- Accept responsibility for one’s own actions
- Establish and maintain a positive view of self
- Set and progress toward personal goals
- Interact with all age groups

Demonstrate Responsible Citizenship
- Choose ethical course of action
- Exhibit an exemplary work ethic
- Reflect dependability
- Develop cultural proficiency and understanding