florence crittenton school
the florence crittenton schoolfor pregnant and parenting teens For pregnant and parenting teen mothers, Parent Pathways provides education, career guidance and parenting training at the Florence Crittenton School. In a unique collaboration with Denver Public Schools, Parent Pathways helps teen mothers stay in school and graduate, give birth to healthy babies, learn how to be nurturing mothers, pursue post-secondary education and acquire marketable job skills. The Florence Crittenton School is the largest and most complete provider of services to teen mothers in Denver. In mid-August, we opened the doors of Florence Crittenton School and began creating cycles of success for another school year. See pictures.
Florence Crittenton School students and staff -- August 2010 school details Populations Served: Adolescent girls aged 12-21 in grades 9 through 12 who are pregnant or parenting teen mothers.
Entrance Information, Procedures and Dates: Students who are interested in enrolling at Florence Crittenton School should contact the school at 303-715-5620. A referral form must be filled out prior to enrolling. New students are able to enroll at the start of each quarter (August, October, January, March). It is preferred that the referral form be filled out at least two weeks before the start of the new quarter.
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More than 1,000 Denver County teens become pregnant each year. Pregnancy is the No. 1 reason a girl drops out of high school, with fewer than half finishing. Lack of childcare is a major reason. Female high school dropouts earn 41% less than a high school graduates, and are 40% more likely to rely on public assistance. Over a lifetime, a high school dropout costs society $260,000 in lost earnings, taxes and productivity. Children of high school dropouts are up to 33% less likely to graduate from high school. They’re also more likely to end up in prison. The Florence Crittenton School strives to end those negative cycles and create cycles of success for teen mothers and their children. our vision The vision of Florence Crittenton School is to graduate life-long learners, community leaders, and responsible parents with marketable 21st Century skills. We use a holistic approach within an enriching academic environment to foster confident, accountable, and self-sufficient teen parents. Our educational philosophy is focused, student-centered, and data driven using research-proven best practices. We utilize a strengths-based approach to provide targeted academic interventions and personalized counseling services. Our culture is one of high expectations, positive behavioral support, diversity, and student engagement in learning. The Florence Crittenton staff is dedicated to a consistent, collaborative approach to success involving the students, their families, and the larger community. Our staff is committed to continued professional development in pursuit of this vision. supporting students The summer of 2010 has been a very busy time for the Student Support Program (SSP) at the Florence Crittenton School. See our model.
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