South High Programs/Small Learning Communities
The school has three different Small Learning Communities (SLCs). They are Liberal Arts, Open (citywide), and All Nations American Indian. During the summer of 2006, the Triple E (Environment, Empowerment, Essentials) program was eliminated, and students belonging to those SLCs were placed into the Open and Liberal Arts communities. There are, in addition, several programs for special education students and teenage parents. All the programs at South High School are designed to prepare students for post secondary education options.
Open (citywide) The open program at South High School centers on students exploration of their learning and their world. The open program values student initiative, curiosity, and personal responsibility. Students are given freedom to discover how they learn best. For examples, many open program classes allow students to complete projects as best suits their individual interests; whether that be a poster, paper, skit, or diorama.
Liberal Arts This program offers students a broad array of subject areas from which to learn. Each student is immersed in rigorous Liberal Arts courses. According to South, the Place to Be, “The mission of the program is to help students think creatively, critically, and analytically, to communicate effectively, and to actively participate in the larger community.”
All Nations American Indian (citywide) The All Nations Program is uniquely designed to involve the American Indian community in students learning. The program incorporates courses with an emphasis on the Native Perspective.
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