East Street Alternative School
Philosophy
The Terrebonne Parish School System is committed to providing an education for all students so that academic, social and civic potential can be achieved. Creating a safe environment that is conducive to learning will be the focus of every school. Each student should develop a degree of self-discipline and mutual respect for themselves and others while at school and in the community. It is recognized that a systematic approach is essential to have a successful plan that continues educational services for those students resisting compliance. Therefore, to help maintain a positive educational atmosphere, alternative methods must be implemented that promote acceptable behavior and keep students off the streets.
It is our belief that school personnel, parents, and students must be committed and willing to work toward the overall goal of eventually returning these students to the academic and social mainstream of education.
Goal Of The Program
The goal of the alternative program is to provide educational services based on what is in the best interest of the individual student, so that ultimately all students might develop into responsible and productive citizens. Through the establishment of a supervised alternative program, the Terrebonne Parish School District, in partnership with local law enforcement, seeks to improve our schools as well as our community.
The program's primary goal is to continue educational services by enrolling students with behavioral issues at an alternative site. Adequate supervision and guidance will be provided at the site with an emphasis on changing the inappropriate behavior. No longer will a reward be provided of not having to come to school for exhibiting a pattern of unacceptable and inappropriate behavior. These student will be attending school and continuing their education. It is hoped that one of the long-range effects of this program will be the reduction of unsupervised children engaging in criminal activity because of out-of -school suspension.