How to Enroll Your Student in the Boise School District

Secondary Grades 9 - 12 Alternative School
Frank Church High School

Frank Church High School is the school of choice designed to assist students in developing academic and work readiness skills, with the goal of earning a high school diploma.

These programs are designed for students in grades 9 - 12 who qualify by satisfying the following criteria:

• Meet the at-risk eligibility criteria as designated by the State of Idaho
• Have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of traditional high school
• Are struggling in a traditional school setting
• Are teen parents
• Have a goal of achieving a high school diploma

Purpose

• To assist those students who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of traditional school in graduating from high school
• To assist students in developing skills necessary to become contributing and productive members of our community
• To assist students in improving their basic skills while working toward a high school diploma

Belief Statements

• All students:
  • have the ability to learn
  • have unique strengths, abilities, and learning styles
  • have the ability to be creative problem solvers and decision makers
  • have the ability to make positive contributions to our school and community
  • are our most valued resource and everyone has shared responsibility in developing that resource
• Learning is:
  • continuous, inside and outside of the classroom
  • lifelong
  • challenging
  • most effective when a staff is caring and holds high expectations
  • enhanced when students are actively involved in their school and community
• All people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity, and honesty.
• Our school provides a safe environment that is clean, inviting, and flexible in meeting the needs of individuals.
• Education:
  • gives students the foundation to become lifelong learners and contributing members of our community
  • reinforces character development and work ethic
  • is a process that requires continuous improvement
• Our curriculum is meaningful and challenging and guides instruction to ensure all students reach their potential.