Agenda - 11-10-1998 - Attachment #11

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• Principals appear to have a common vision of the school's purpose, although some would like to see the purpose altered to allow more BEH students and a wider range of middle school students to attend. • The SSP -OL findings indicate the students referred to the program were experiencing risk in a wide range of ecological life domains. This would indicate that appropriate students have been targeted for intervention. • The SSP -OL findings show significant positive changes, particularly in school- related measures. It is unusual to see such significant change in such a short time span. • The SSP -OL findings indicate that more attention should be paid to students' physical health and family concerns. • Communication between Phoenix Academy and the home schools should be formalized, so that all interested parties can be well informed regarding student progress. • As the program changes its physical location, efforts should be made to maintain the positive relationships that have developed between students and Lincoln Center employees. • Steps must be taken to help students become invested in the transition from Phoenix Academy to other educational alternatives. Another option is to begin thinking of Phoenix Academy as a school from which students could graduate. • Maintain the voluntary nature of the program. The policy appears to facilitate appropriate selection criteria for students entering the school. APPENDIX A - INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. As you see it, what is the purpose of the alternative school? 2. What, if anything, is different about the alternative school as compared to other schools you've been involved with. 3. What types of students come to the alternative school? 4. How are parents involved in the school? 5. What is a typical day like at the altemative school? 6. What has been the best part of being involved with this school? 7. What would you like to change about the alternative school? ff 11