Alternative School

AVC Alternative School (AVCAS) offers academic rigor and clinical services to students in grades six through twelve who have not made progress in a traditional school setting. With a strong emphasis on academics, clinical services, expressive arts, transition services and high-interest electives, our school supports students in overcoming challenges related to their mental and behavioral health in order to achieve individualized goals.

  • Small, highly specialized instructional and clinical groups using principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Integration of academics, music and art, fitness/wellness & transition skills
  • Social/Emotional skill development addressed through PBIS, DBT and Restorative Practices

Therapeutic Services Available

Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychiatric Consult, Wraparound Therapy

Parent Support Program: AVCAS students & their families have access to Wraparound services if needed.

Additional Program Information: High interest electives include dirt bike riding, horseback riding, advanced art studio, music. Our school is fortunate to have a full court gymnasium and outdoor recreational area that includes track, fields, basketball court, & skate park.

Region

Central Region

Primary Population/Disability

Emotional

Other Populations Served

Autism, Communication, Specific Learning, Substance Abuse

Type of Program

Public Day

Ages Served

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Grades Served

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Contact

Shannon VanderSwaagh
Director of Therapeutic Programs
508-481-3611
ext. 7016

Location(s)

Assabet Valley Collaborative
57 Orchard Street
01752 Marlborough , MA
United States
Massachusetts US

Calendar

School Year:
Days: 180
Hours Per Day: 6
Summer:
Days: 20
Hours Per Day: 4.5

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