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Metro
High School
Cedar Rapids
Contact Person:
Kathy Green
Title of Contact: Director
Contact Information:
Metro High School
1212 7th St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2698
kgreen@cr.k12.ia.us
Highlights
Full inclusion of students with disabilities
Weekly home visits
Increased the number of students participating in post-secondary options
Increased attendance from 55% to 80% over a 2 year period
Collects frequent student feedback
Level
Alternative High School
Location
Urban
Funding
Dropout prevention
Grant funding
General funds
Demographics
South Cedar Rapids
Program Features
Outcome data system
Innovative strategies for promoting and measuring social/emotional/physical
well-being
Family outreach
Community collaboration
Aggressive outreach
Learning styles/multiple intelligences
Positive approaches to discipline
Personalized planning
Promotes caring relationships
Student voice and leadership
Non-traditional timelines
Innovative academic strategies
Mentoring/tutoring
Reducing absenteeism