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In 1993 a private foundation, in conjunction with the Highline School District,
set up the CHOICE (Children Have Options In Creating Education) Program.
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The
program was initiated by a group of parents who wanted to
closely monitor their children's academic and social environment and actively participate in their education.
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The
foundation worked closely with the District and opened two classrooms and a
computer laboratory at the Maywood site. The program flourished there for three years. In 1997, the CHOICE program moved
to the Manhattan
Learning Center.
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The District assumed total responsibility for the program in 1997 when
the private foundation moved to another school district.
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Beginning with the 2003-2004
school-year, the CHOICE program relocated to the Woodside site and is now known as the Highline CHOICE Academy.
The Academy serves a maximum of 50 students in grades 7-12 under the direction
of our Principal, two full-time certificated teachers and support staff.
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Over the years, the academy has undergone a natural
evolutionary process. Policies and procedures have been adapted and modified to create an
environment that maximizes student learning and personal acheivement.
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Throughout this
process the CHOICE Academy has stayed consistent with HSD
policies as new and innovative educational strategies have been implemented.
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