Alternative Middle and High Schools

Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies
The Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies offers two programs for at-risk youth

1. An alternative high school program for students who are unsuccessful in a traditional high school setting that offers:
   • Rigorous academic preparation through the implementation of the Baltimore county Public Schools' high school curriculum, grades 9-12
   • Small-group, computer assisted instruction
     
   • Problem-solving skill development
     
   • Guidance and social work services
     
   • Interpersonal skill development
     
   • Adventure-based counseling/mentoring
     
   • Individual and group counseling
     
   • Mentoring
     
   • Conflict resolution education
     
   • Peer mediation instruction
     
   • Consultative psychological services
2. A career-development program for dropouts or those at risk of dropping out, ages 16-21, offers:
   • Initial academic and vocational assessment
     
   • GED preparation
     
   • Career and post secondary education couseling
     
   • Job placement assistance
     
   • Follow-up services upon completion of program
     
   • Adventure-based counseling
     
   • Mentoring
     
   • Individual and group counseling
     
   • Interpersonal skill development
     
   • Consultative psychological services
     
   • Conflict resolution education
     
   • Peer mediation instruction
     
   • Career explorations

All people can learn and succeed but not on the same day, and not in the same way.