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Catalyst Alternative High School outlines programs, graduation options and CTE partnerships
Summary
Catalyst Alternative High School staff described the school’s Discovery, Real World, GO and K12 COA programs, CTE Wednesdays and a high graduation rate for seniors. The presentation highlighted attendance and mental‑health challenges, individualized pathways, a new CTE coordinator funded by a private grant and community partnerships.
Catalyst Alternative High School staff presented an overview of the school’s programs, student supports and community partnerships during the Oct. 28 Newberg School District 29J board meeting.
Principal Chris Stevens and counselor Jesse Hanson described three main academic programs: Discovery (a six‑week orientation), Real World (the primary program where students take six classes per day and work in six‑week learning cycles), and GO (a flexible credit‑recovery/individualized program). The district’s…
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