alternative school
nounDefinition of alternative school
: an elementary or secondary school with a nontraditional curriculum
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Cruz attended alternative schools sporadically until the shooting. — Scott Travis, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Nikolas Cruz refused mental health services once he reached 18, Runcie says," 27 Feb. 2018 So for now, the girls are waiting at home until the principal makes her decision on whether or not (or how long) to send the girls to alternative school. — Alexis Hobbs, Woman's Day, "Student Saves Friend's Life After An Asthma Attack; Both of Them Are Promptly Suspended," 15 Jan. 2016 Cruz was also assigned to a controversial program that diverts troubled students to alternative schools over the criminal-justice system — critics contend the program encourages a culture of lax discipline. — David Ovalle, miamiherald, "'All the signs were there.' On video, guard says school knew Parkland shooter posed threat," 5 June 2018 The two 7th grade girls attending Schrade Middle School in Garland, TX, are now facing up to 30 days in alternative school for sharing the inhaler. — Alexis Hobbs, Woman's Day, "Student Saves Friend's Life After An Asthma Attack; Both of Them Are Promptly Suspended," 15 Jan. 2016 Wynn, a recent graduate of Northern Kentucky University, will teach in Newport's New Pathways alternative school program. — James Weber, Cincinnati.com, "Newport names UC grad as new athletic director," 12 July 2018 Creating alternative schools to existing ones undermines this crucial component of our academic experience. — Valerie Strauss, Washington Post, "Professor: A disturbing story about the influence of the Koch network in higher education," 22 Apr. 2018 This can lead some students to switch schools, attend alternative schools or obtain their GED, according to the doctor. — Lauren Castle, azcentral, "Arizona groups offer health, housing help to LGBT youth," 14 July 2018 The board also held a public hearing on its School Facilities Needs Analysis, and agreed to adopt alternative school facility fees on residential and commercial construction. — Laura Groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "How they voted, May 20," 20 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'alternative school.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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