Alternative Education
Every Student is unique and the Oxford Hills School District understands the need for programs in which non-traditional students can thrive.
Who We Are
Streaked Mountain School Staff:
Michael Vandemark
Ray Sutton
Jonathan Maltz
C.A.P.S. Staff:
Maria Noble
Barbara Danis
Vanessa Schultz
Programs
C.A.P.S.
Connections for Academic and Personal Success
Located in OHCHS
Room A102
Streaked Mountain
Off-campus alternative education program
Located in the Ocean State shopping center (Oxford), between Daddy-O's and the Label Shopper.
Applying
Please reach out to your school counselor to discuss applying.
Applications are through OHCHS administration
Process once application is received:
Interview will be scheduled within two weeks, the student's teachers/ team will be notified that the student is interested in ALt. Ed.
Student will participate in the interview.
Alt Ed Staff, working with administration, will determine if and what placement is recommended.
Student may "shadow" the recommended program prior to committing and agreeing to the terms of the program.
Student has a 30-day trial and will meet in person with Staff to determine if the program will be successful at meeting the student's needs.
C.A.P.S.
The CAPS program at OHCHS is designed to help students who have struggled in the traditional school setting. Although the CAPS Program is located within the OHCHS building, the atmosphere and daily procedures are somewhat different from those elsewhere in the school. CAPS students are expected to meet the same academic standards as other students, but they may meet them in a different chronology or demonstrate them in alternative ways. Students in CAPS usually take their “core” courses (English science, math, and history) within the program, and may take other courses like physical education, health, and art in the mainstream school on the opposite day ( i.e. Green Day and Gold Day).
Much attention is given in the CAPS program to creating a healthy work environment in which students can be both academically challenged and personally supported. As the “CAPS” name suggests, the program is intended to create “Connections for Academic and Personal Success.” It is our belief that a more individualized education plan and a “family-like” atmosphere will often lead to identifying and hopefully overcoming the obstacles that have previously blocked students from succeeding. Features such as regular class meetings, morning meditation, and group activities help with establishing a supportive environment. CAPS students frequently participate in off-campus learning opportunities both in our community and beyond. Creating connections with the Oxford Hills community is an essential part of the curriculum. Students work with an individualized learning plan which is regularly reviewed and updated; this plan includes steps towards personal as well as academic goals.
Streaked Mountain
The Streaked Mountain Program is an off-campus educational program that targets primarily juniors and seniors. It offers flexible scheduling and an academically rigorous curriculum in a supportive and caring setting.
Streaked Mountain is a program for students who want small group/individualized instruction and who prefer to be self-paced and to work as independently as possible.
Testimonials
"If it weren't for C.A.P.S. I probably wouldn't be in school. I think that's true for a lot of us." ~T.H.
"Streaked is a welcoming and accepting place that actually makes me want to come to school. I wouldn't change a single thing about it."