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Robert A. Hartman School Division Pages
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Robert A. Hartman School
Robert A. Hartman School provides for the educational needs of youth who are detained in the Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall. The school is named after a dedicated teacher who worked with troubled children for over three decades. Hartman School, frequently called the “Hall”, is composed of three primary classrooms. A common area is utilized for general education development, English as a second language, and special education classes. The school is open year round and employs a staff with extensive experience and training related to delinquent youth. The teaching staff attends certification programs on such topics as high-risk students, gang involved youth, crisis and suicide intervention, physical assault response training and substance abuse. On the first day of attending school, students go through a series of screenings and assessments to determine their educational history, strengths, weaknesses and interests. The Accelerated Math and Reading Assessment Test identifies reading, language and math grade levels and provides an indication of how a student will perform in the Hartment School setting. Based on these assessments and individual needs, each student receives a personalized learning plan with goals and assignments.  Directions
To effectively compensate for the fluctuating enrollment, classroom instruction is designed to allow new students to integrate easily with those students already enrolled. Lesson plans are consistent and cohesive with a daily recap to help new students acclimate. Classes offered include Health, English, Math, Physical Education,
Geography,
Social Studies, Life Science, Economics, and American Government.
A strong emphasis is placed on
life skills, job preparation and computer science. Guest speakers
and community members visit the school
providing parenting classes and mentoring, plus art and poetry
lessons. Health seminars covering such
topics as AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse,
smoking cessation and gang suppression
are a major portion of the school’s curriculum. Hartman School
interacts with several schools and
community agencies to ensure that the best possible educational
resources are available and that
there is continuity of services for all students. The primary goal at Hartman is to promote positive peer relationships. Given the unique environment, combined with the diversified skills and social levels, a strong emphasis is placed on behavior management and developing good citizenship. By effectively reducing conflicts and securing a positive educational environment, students are able to achieve individual scholastic success. Could No Longer Last
Expected Student Learning ResultsSCCOE Alternative Education will prepare its graduates to be:
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