Linworth Alternative Program (Worthington, Ohio)
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Linworth Alternative Program is located in Worthington, Ohio and is part of the Worthington City School District.
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[edit] History
The Linworth Alternative Program opened in the Fall of 1973 as another high school option for students. The goal of the program is to fully engage students in their educations. This is accomplished by creating situations in which students have to make choices, take on more responsibility, and to actively apply what they have learned through Experiential education
[edit] Walkabout
The Walkabout program seniors who have met graduation requirements prior to the second semester of their senior year. It is provided to help students explore their possible career paths and to help students become more indepentdent. Students plan two 9 week, off campus activities in which the they will attend full time. Students may choose anything in a related field of their desire with staff approval. Students are required to keep journals throughout their experience. The purpose of journaling is to have students reflect and think about their experiences away from school and in some cases away from home.
[edit] Town Meeting
Town meeting has been with the program since the beginning. Town Meeting provides students an opportunity to get more involved in their school government and decision making. Town Meeting largely replaces Student Council at traditional high schools.
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