Statement of Philosophy

At the Student Opportunity Center, our goal is to provide a safe and orderly learning environment where all students that enter our programs can learn and have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential. Students, no matter their background or reasons for attending classes at the SOC, are valued as young adults and are treated with respect and care.

The Student Opportunity Center in the Frisco ISD receives and services students in the 9th through 12th grades from all FISD High School campuses. Students whose needs cannot be met on the regular campus, who are struggling academically, or who violate the district Student Code of Conduct are best served through placement in a school offering alternative programs. These programs provide a structured environment and address the student’s academic and/or behavior needs. Students are placed at the Student Opportunity Center by their home campuses when it is determined that the students meet the criteria for our alternative school’s various programs. Students attending the Student Opportunity Center will exit their individual programs with the skills necessary for continued academic, behavioral, and social success.

Our Mission

Students attending the Student Opportunity Center will exit their individual programs with the skills necessary for continued academic, behavioral, and social success.

Value Statement

The Student Opportunity Center will:

• Promote and instill high expectation for academic, behavioral, and social success
• Provide a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment for all students.
• Provide students the opportunity to reach maximum potential, regardless of background or the reason for attending the SOC.
• Value our students as young adults and viable members of the community.
• Treat all students with respect in a compassionate learning environment.

 

Goals

• We Will provide a comprehensive approach to teaching all students ensuring that they will be successful and will master the state and district curriculum.
• We will establish procedures to aquire resources and allocate those resources in the areas of greatest need using data to determine those needs and evaluating and implementing programs to address those needs.
• We will continue to recruit and retain the best qualifiedstaff for all positions ensuring that the staff is highly qualified and continues to recieve the professional development necessary to successfully work with all types of students.
• We will maintain a safe and caring environment by implementing a comprehensive behavior managment program including positive behavior education, drug and alcohol education, character education, conflict resolution, and life skills education.
• We will encourage and promote a climate that fosters parental participation in the education of his/her child ensuring close communication with parents, offering parent education classes, and involving parents in the daily activities at the SOC.