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We have two alternative school campuses: Burlington County Alternative School Mt. Laurel and The Alternative School at Lumberton. To see which school offers programming to fit your child's needs, please read the descriptions below.
Burlington County Alternative School (BCAS) Mt. Laurel
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BCAS is a proficiency-based program for students who experience difficulty achieving their potential at their traditional schools. We serve students:
- in need of credit recovery
- who were challenged by remote or hybrid learning
- experiencing social anxiety/school refusal
- who are General Education/Special Education
- with medical/attendance issues
- in foster/group homes
- ELL students
- on long-term homebound instruction
- who are seniors in danger of failing
- in need of a social or academic restart
Students at BCAS meet or exceed state and local graduation/promotion requirements through highly individualized programs provided by state certified teachers and college instructors. Instruction encourages experiential learning and student-driven projects.
Credits are awarded as proficiencies are demonstrated, rather than on the basis of performing satisfactorily over an arbitrary period of time. In addition to the academic component, students are provided opportunities for individual and group counseling, as well as vocational training and counseling. BCAS works closely with districts to determine length of placement.
The partnership between Rowan Collge at Burlington County and BCAS has been strengthened and our students are eligible to enroll in college courses at no cost. Students are able to earn credit toward their high school diploma and their associate's degree.
To learn more about BCAS, please check out the campus website.
The Alternative School at Lumberton
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The Lumberton Campus meets the unique educational and therapeutic needs of special and general education students who have not experienced success in the more traditional classroom setting. With the goal of preparing students to enter the world of work with solid, entry-level skills, positive attitudes, a sense of responsibility and self-worth, our program features a hands-on approach to learning. We offer an innovative and individualized academically, socially, and emotionally responsive approach including career and technical instruction supported by a positive behavior intervention program, which creates an environment where students can flourish.
Students can take Career/Technical Education/Electives such as: Construction Trades, Business Office Technology, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, and Introduction to Cosmetology and Barbering.
Our school's program features:
- Small class sizes (maximum of 12 students)
- Focus on school climate and culture
- Positive behavior supports and a self-monitoring behavior program
- Customized learning plans
- The opportunity to earn a skills transcript and industry-recognized certifications
- We have partnerships with America Works, Nepris, Precision Exams, and Burlington County Superior Court
- Group and individual counseling
- Sports program with swimming, basketball, soccer, softball, and flag football
- Music program with band and choir
- Work-study program
- Credit recovery
- Social-emotional learning curriculum
- Student government
To learn more about The Alternative School at Lumberton, please check out the campus website.