The purpose of the Alternative School is to provide a different program and learning environment for at-risk students who are not succeeding in the regular school setting, or who have recently been discharged or released from the custody of the Department of Youth Services.

Whenever the principal or Assistant Superintendent has identified a potential student for the Alternative School, a determination should be made whether or not the student is eligible under IDEA or Section 504 (see AG 2260).

If all relevant parties concur with the move to the Alternative School, the principal should follow the standard procedure for a student transfer from his/her school to another school. (See AG 5130).