Mission
“The mission of One Bright Ray Community High School, an independent, accelerated school, is to provide a quality education to urban, over-aged and under-credited students in search of a positive school experience while earning their High School diploma. Our students come from widely diverse backgrounds including those that have struggled with academics and attendance and have not found success at other educational institutions. Every aspect of One Bright Ray CHS takes into consideration the unique needs, abilities, talents, and challenges of our students. Our intimate and highly supportive school environment provides an opportunity to experience high school free of negative labels. Our success relies on trusting, caring, and mutually respectful relationships between adults, young people, and their families. We create a safe environment, free from violence, abuse and intimidation through a framework of adult leadership and restorative practices. Using the One Bright Ray CHS accelerated project-based learning curriculum, we challenge each student to explore his/her personal and academic potential as a citizen in an evolving democracy and an ever-changing world.”
Program Highlights
Student Needs Assessment
The program administers a comprehensive needs survey that asks questions about the students’ lives outside of school to determine what additional supports their students may need. Past community partnerships and services have included financial literacy workshops, college and career fairs, connection with local housing and health services, and referrals to appropriate child care options.
Focus on Adult Learners
One Bright Ray – Simpson Evening is a program specifically designed for adult learners, meaning anyone 18 years or older who are interested in receiving their high school diploma. The average age of students is 33 years old.
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