How to Enroll Your Student in the Boise School District

Secondary Grades 7 - 12 Alternative Schools
Ft. Boise/Mt. Cove High School

Fort Boise and Mountain Cove are alternative schools 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.