https://www.psdschools.org/schools/alternative-schools-programs
Centennial High School (9th-12th grade)
330 East Laurel Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-4940
Mike Roberts, Principal
miker@psdschools.org
Registrar - Jessica Cromley - ph. (970) 488-4945
Hours/Day Per week: 5 days per week
Entry Requirements: Orientation 1:00 pm - see dates
Details:
A nationally recognized, exemplary alternative public high school in the Poudre School District. They feature a learning environment based on self-empowerment. Each year dozens of school officials from around the nation visit the school. The Centennial model of education is now in place in 27 school districts located in eight states.
- 6 week Hexters/6 start dates
- Must have 40 credits to appl
- Closed campus
- Must complete Discovery Class
- Health office on site
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School (6th-12th grade)
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970-488-8260
Joe Gawronski, Principal
jgawrons@psdschools.org
Hours/Day Per week: Monday - Friday
Entry Requirements: S of C form / space available
Polaris utilizes the 10 Design Principles of Expeditionary Learning to achieve a mission to develop 21st century learners through rigorous academic coursework, high quality adventure experiences, character development, and leadership opportunities.
- 210 students
- Expeditionary field Learning
- 5 days/week
- Grades 6-12
- Non-traditional
- Experintial focus
- Academics, Adventure, Character, Leadership
Poudre Community Academy (9th-12th grade)
2540 LaPorte Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Troy Krotz, Principal
tkrotz@psdschools.org
Hours/Day Per week: 6 Periods per day, 8:00 am start
Entry Requirements: Referral form required
Offers a variety of educational opportunities to high school students in the Poudre School District. An alternative school dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals.
- 80 students to community - ELO
- Mental Health Intern
- Grades 9-12
- Janie Wald Counselor
- Entry-every 3 weeks
- Referral form required
- Diverse alt. education
PSD Global Academy (K-12 grade)
703 Prospect Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3086
Cheryl Fenlason, Principal
Hours/Day Per week: Individual/self paced
Entry Requirements: Fill out School of Choice form
Offers high-quality, interactive education for students in grades K-12. Accessible anytime and anywhere, this virtual classroom addresses each student at his or her academic level and learning pace, while providing relevant skills and knowledge for success in the 21st century.
- 150 students, space available
- Must take 4 classes (full time)
- Self paced
- 150+ course offerings
- Counselor - Chriss Haggee - ph. (970) 488-3071
- Limited Space
- Start in August or January only
- Meets PSD state standards
GED Options
GED - PHS Mind Center
201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6090, Jenny Dermyer
jdermyer@psdschools.org
Hours/Day Per week: Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30 PM
Entry Requirements: No cost for tutoring
GED classes are offered from 3:05 pm – 5:05 pm, Mondays through Thursdays in the “Mind Center”, except on Poudre School District holidays. Enrollment is open and free.
GED - Larimer Workforce Center
Youth Services - GED tutoring
youthservices@larimer.org
GED - College America
4601 S. Mason
(970) 221-2769
$150 fee covered after prep
GED Test Prep - Front Range Community College
4616 South Shields
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 204-8181
http://www.frontrange.edu/Academics/GED-Testing/
Hours/Day Per week:Semester Classes: Fall/Spring/Summer
Entry Requirements: $30 for Reading, Writing and Math prep
The Center for Adult Learning at FRCC offers help with GED work for people 17 years and older. Free Service.
- GED given at CSU $150
- CSU GED Testing (970) 491-6498
- Age 17 and above
- GED prep books at bookstore
GED Testing/Prep - Job Corps
Denver, CO
1-800-733-JOBS
http://www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov
http://mifuturo.jobcorps.gov
Entry Requirements: Diploma or GED
Hands-on & technical training and mentoring programs available for 16-24 year olds.
GED Testing - Colorado State University
(970) 491-6498
No test preparation, GED testing center. $100 to take GED.
Opportunities Unlimited (17 - 20 years old)
201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970-488-6176
http://www.phscounseling.org/opportunities-unlimited.html
Hours/Days Per Week: Monday-Thursday, 12-5:30pm. Friday, 12-3pm
Entry Requirements: Students presently listed in the PSD drop out statistics or students that are at risk of not completing the graduation requirements of 240 credits.
Opportunities Unlimited (OU) is a re-engagement program housed in Poudre High School. This program is catered to students ages 17-20 who are off track for graduation or have dropped out of high school. OU students are able to work towards his/her diploma (if the student has 30 credits or less to earn) or GED while concurrently enrolled in Front Range Community College courses. This three semester program covers students' tuition, books, and GED costs if they earn a C or higher in FRCC courses. For more information about the program, please visit http://www.phscounseling.org/opportunities-unlimited.html. If you have any questions about the program, please contact:
B Lewis
School Social Worker
Opportunities Unlmited
O: 970-488-6176