Learning Center

The learning Center Program at Alter High School offers a fully mainstreamed academic support program for eligible students.

Learning Center Mission Statement

Alter High School, as a comprehensive High School, is committed to including individuals with disabilities as full participants in its programs, services and activities through compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American Disabilities Act of 1990 and the applicable provisions of IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004).

The Learning Center's goal is to effectively implement and maintain student's assistance plans and to help students compensate for learning problems, enabling them to become independent, successful learners while in high school and beyond.

Eligibility for the Learning Center

Eligible students, as determined on a case by case basis, must meet Alter High School's admission requirements as well as submit current documentation of an IEP/Service Plan or 504 plan. Other students may be considered without these plans with recommendation of grade school counselor and/or high school counselor.

Characteristics of Students Served

Between 5-7% of the Alter student population is served in the Learning Center with needs including, and not limited to Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairments and at -risk students (recommended by counselors). The Kettering Public School Psychologist works in conjunction with the Learning Center staff in regards to multi-factored evaluations as mandated by the state of Ohio. Eligible students are scheduled for one period per day, working with a staff member in small group setting in the Learning Center.