The Dover Alternative Program specializes in meeting the needs of non-traditional learners. Students face a variety of challenges and many have difficulty navigating within a large high school setting for a variety of reasons. The Dover Alternative Program provides a small setting for students with abundant attention from staff. Our faculty consists of four academic teachers, a counselor, a paraeducator, an administrative assistant, and the Dean/Director. Our staff assist students with their social/emotional, behavioral, and academic needs throughout the school day. Our teachers engage students through innovative instruction within academic classes. We follow the guidelines of Dover High School. Students participate in year long 45 minute classes rather than a block schedule format. Our counseling staff provides individual/group counseling and family support. In addition, we work closely with community based agencies to enhance student success in all areas of functioning.
What's New in
We have a new Dean! Our program is going in a new direction and has a heavy emphasis on meeting the social/emotional needs of our students along with their academic needs. My name is Joan Breault and I have over 25 years working with students with various challenges. I am a licensed mental health counselor, certified school guidance counselor, and a doctoral candidate in education. I focus on providing a warm, nurturing environment in which students can feel accepted and empowered to achieve their potential. Students are held accountable for their actions and required to work on resolving conflicts that arise.
Positive Reinforcement System
A point/level system has been implemented within the Dover Alternative Program. Students earn points throughout the day for meeting expectations (Be Positive, Be Respectful, Be a Learner) as well as working on personal and community goals. Points can be used to purchase items within our school store, The Sandbar. As students earn points they can move within our level system and earn increased trust, independence, and privileges. We have 4 levels, The Ripple, The Swell, The Wave, and The Tsunami.
Mr. Scott Evans (Math/Physical Education)
Mr. Brian Beck (Social Studies)
Mr. Ben Schwartz (English/Case manager)
Mr. Jamie Walker (Science)
Ms. Vickie Thomas (Counselor)
Ms. Mindee Polland (Paraeducator)
Ms. Jan Boyatsis (Administrative Assistant)
- Community Building
- School Improvement
- Adam's Point Trip
- Solar Cookers
- Fried Cinnamon Apples
- Senior Community Service Project
- Can Jam
Highlighted Activity: Senior Project
Within their English class, seniors are developing a community service project to raise funds for a local community center. Pushing for a Purpose is a project inviting local gyms to compete in various challenges such as pull-ups, push-ups and other physical activities. All funds raised will be donated to the Seymour Osmon Community Center. This center provides valuable services to the children within the Dover Housing Authority.
REMINDER!
Student attendance is crucial to academic success!!!! Please make sure students attend school daily and on time. Our staff work hard to consistently communicate with students and parents regarding the importance of attendance and its connection to future success.
Contact Us Anytime
Please call the Dover Alternative Program if you have questions, comments, concerns or if you want to come in for a visit! The Dean can be reached at 603-516-6058 or at j.breault@dover.k12.nh.us.
