Alternative Education

The Dowell J. Howard offers a range of alternative educational pathways designed to support diverse student needs across middle and high school grades. Dowell J. Howard houses structured disciplinary placement environments, including the Middle School Alternative Program (MAP) and High School Suspension Program (LINKS/LINKS Remote), which emphasize academic progress, behavioral reflection, and positive decision-making. To support high school academic success, DJHC provides credit recovery and intervention options such as the evening Night School Program and the Alternative Learning Pathways for Success (ALPS), alongside the Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) for qualifying students working toward a high school equivalency credential and vocational experience. Across all programs, DJHC is dedicated to equipping students with the academic foundation, essential life skills, and confidence required to successfully transition back to their home schools or prepare for future postsecondary and career opportunities.