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Nationally recognized program
Centennial's program is a nationally recognized, exemplary alternative high school program. Each year dozens of school officials from around the nation visit our school. Our program is used by 160 school districts in 15 states.
Ninety percent of the Centennial staff has made local, regional, or national presentations about their instructional ideas or materials.
This entry-level program for new students meets five hours a day for six weeks for students to learn and practice specific communication and life skills.
Students commit to the learning culture of the six Ps: Prompt, Polite, Prepared, Participate, Positive mental attitude, and Produce.
Parents are required to attend 5 two-hour training sessions to learn the same skills taught to their students in Discovery class.
     
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Parent and student comments about Centennial's outstanding program
"Centennial High School was the best thing that could have happened to me. The teachers respected me like a person, not just a number in the crowd. Without Centennial and the teachers, I wouldn't be where I am today, a college graduate."
— Jessie Bell, former student - class of 2004 |
"To me, Catch the Vision means that you have a chance to make something of yourself because Centennial helps you develop a positive mental attitude about life."
— Nikki Buttermore, former student |
"Catch the Vision means graduating so that the vision can become reality . . . that's where your real life starts."
— Joe Coria, former student |
"Centennial High School has helped me go from a 1.2 GPA to a 3.7 GPA and now I know that I can succeed."
— Antoinette Ferraese, former student |
"Centennial High School has helped me develop the skills to achieve my dreams."
— Deanne Fuoco, former student |
"The theme of Centennial High School, Catch the Vision, has taught me to catch my dreams . . . to catch life and get motivated again. This statement has taught me to love learning again. It has brought me to the point where I am a successful graduating senior who can count on a diploma and the future."
— Brandy VonKaenel, former student |
"Centennial High School has taught me to follow
through and be responsible for my own actions."
— Jennifer Lockwood, former student |
"You have healed a lot of my past for me by the caring and acceptance you show your students. It is wonderful to see you help students reach goals and attain success when others have given up on them."
— Judie Evans, parent of former student |
"I now realize what makes Centennial High School a unique asset to Poudre School District. Its small classes, its teachers who are able to know each student personally, and its programs which are designed to help students who do not do well in our traditional system are awesome! Something special is happening at Centennial and success is on the agenda."
— Kathy Mills, parent of former student |
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