Accelerated Block Learning Schedule

Part of Roberts High School, this program is located at the Salem

503-399-3205

Site Administrator – Paul Sell

Behavior Specialist – Adam Banducci

Counselor – Katie Chandler

Please contact your high school counselor if you are interested in Connections:

McKay
503-399-3080

McNary
503-399-3233

North
503-399-3241

Roberts
503-399-5550

South
503-399-3252

Sprague
503-399-3261

West
503-399-5533

CONNECTIONS

In partnership with the community, we ensure that each student will have the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes to be a lifelong learner, a contributing citizen and a productive worker in a changing and increasingly diverse world.

What is Connections?

Connections is an alternative education program with small class sizes, credit recovery opportunities, career/tech opportunities, and online options for 10th-12th grade students.  Connections offers students a strong support system including highly qualified teachers, and compassionate and supportive staff.  Connections has a low student to staff ratio, and extra supports for reading, math, ELL and SPED students.  Students may attend connections beginning sophomore year, and can graduate from the program. Students who are interested in attending Connections may also chose to attend CTEC for additional educational and career opportunities.

Criteria to Enroll

Students accepted into the program will need to meet some of the following criteria:

  • Student is struggling to succeed in a typical high school setting.
  • Student wants to get back on track for graduation.
  • Student demonstrates respectful behavior and is actively seeking ways to correct any previous behavior issues.

Process

  1. Student should ask counselor or grad coach to submit an application on their behalf.
  2. A review team screens applications for eligibility.
  3. Student will receive a phone call from the office either accepting or declining the application.