Rockbridge Academy - A Second Chance for At-Risk Students

I realize I have neglected to write for a while - sorry it has taken me so long to get back to the blog!

For students who require an expulsion alternative, Rockbridge Academy provides a place where they can receive the appropriate mental health counseling, when indicated, and keep up with their academics.

This program provides a safety net for those kids most at-risk for dropping out of school, once they have gotten into trouble. It serves not only kids in Worthington, but also surrounding communities who pay the district to serve students in other districts who could benefit from it.

From an individual perspective, this program can have success with kids who need a second chance. Imagine if just a few of these kids got back into school via this program and finished their high school education. It would make a huge difference for these individuals and this program does have success with students. Discontinuing the program leaves very few options for those kids who have challenges functioning in the general high school environment.

From a societal perspective,  there are bigger, consequences for discontinuing the program. For every kid who drops out, the risk for either getting into further trouble or needing to rely on public assistance to get by increases. The cost is far less to reach out and help these students stay in school with Rockbridge Academy.