IM-K Community Schools Alternative Education Program
Breaking Down the Barriers to Education
Misson Statement
The Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools Alternative Education's Mission is to offer all high school students a second chance at being successful in earning a high school diploma. It is our goal to provide a different type of learning environment that the traditional high school setting cannot afford them. Our objective is to break down the barriers to education, so all types of learners will gain not only an education, but be able to make informed post high school decisions, gain self-respect and contribute in a positive manner to the community in which they live.
Goal Statements
Student Will:
About Us...
The IM-K CS Alternative Education Program encompasses the four school districts in Dickinson County. Students are referred from Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway and North Dickinson. The students are all high school students, who for some reason or another need a different type of learning environment that the traditional high school setting cannot afford them. Alternative Education is their second chance to be successful at earning a high school diploma.
The curriculum in Alternative Education is designed to follow the Michigan Merit Guidelines along with the student's referring school district's graduation requirements using some self-paced and independent studies. Students are able to take advantage of the vocational/technical classes offered at the Dickinson-Iron Tech Center, if eligible. Classes are small so students can receive as much attention from a teacher as they need to be successful. The Alternative Education Program is located at the East Side High School (Former East Elementary School).
Alternative Education is a vital program for the local school districts. It plays an important role in the community by providing young people with another way to learn and grow. Alternative Education breaks down barriers to education for students who are at risk of dropping out of school and for students who need a more intimate environment in which to learn.
Referral Process
In order to be accepted for enrollment in the IM-K Community Schools Alternative Education Program a student must:
1. Be referred by the high school building Principal of the school district they attend or district in which they reside if they are not currently enrolled.
The Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools Alternative Education's Mission is to offer all high school students a second chance at being successful in earning a high school diploma. It is our goal to provide a different type of learning environment that the traditional high school setting cannot afford them. Our objective is to break down the barriers to education, so all types of learners will gain not only an education, but be able to make informed post high school decisions, gain self-respect and contribute in a positive manner to the community in which they live.
Goal Statements
Student Will:
- Graduate with a high school diploma from the student's referring school district.
- Have a secure and positive environment in which to learn and grow.
- Receive an equal opportunity for a new beginning.
- Develop, apply and advance in basic skills.
- Learn to make responsible decisions on his/her own.
- Be provided an opportunity for Technical Education so students can develop marketable skills.
- Learn respect for one's self and others.
- Think critically.
- Realize the importance of an education in our democratic society.
- Prepare for a possible return to a traditional high school.
- Contribute positively to the community.
About Us...
The IM-K CS Alternative Education Program encompasses the four school districts in Dickinson County. Students are referred from Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway and North Dickinson. The students are all high school students, who for some reason or another need a different type of learning environment that the traditional high school setting cannot afford them. Alternative Education is their second chance to be successful at earning a high school diploma.
The curriculum in Alternative Education is designed to follow the Michigan Merit Guidelines along with the student's referring school district's graduation requirements using some self-paced and independent studies. Students are able to take advantage of the vocational/technical classes offered at the Dickinson-Iron Tech Center, if eligible. Classes are small so students can receive as much attention from a teacher as they need to be successful. The Alternative Education Program is located at the East Side High School (Former East Elementary School).
Alternative Education is a vital program for the local school districts. It plays an important role in the community by providing young people with another way to learn and grow. Alternative Education breaks down barriers to education for students who are at risk of dropping out of school and for students who need a more intimate environment in which to learn.
Referral Process
In order to be accepted for enrollment in the IM-K Community Schools Alternative Education Program a student must:
1. Be referred by the high school building Principal of the school district they attend or district in which they reside if they are not currently enrolled.
Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools
Adult & Alternative Education Graduation Ceremony
was held at the Iron Mountain High School Auditorium on Thursday, May 23rd
High School Diplomas and G.E.D. Certificates were awarded to graduates.
Those participating in the ceremony were (see class photo attached):
First Row L-R: Lydia Angle, Katherine Lucas, Graci Taylor, Leah Burgelbaugh, Mackenzie Clark, Kathleen Dunn, Jordan Massicotte, Kitana McGeshick, Summer Holt, Jamie Hensley, Rebecca Hunter
Back Row L-R: Logan Long, Lily Valenti, Harley Sherk, Wade Oien, Ayden Smith, Shea McGonigal, Mason Kivi, Owen Walters, Gauge Hebert, Matthew Turner, Abigail Hicks, Brenden Danielson
Not Pictured: Kasondra Hedrick
Adult & Alternative Education Graduation Ceremony
was held at the Iron Mountain High School Auditorium on Thursday, May 23rd
High School Diplomas and G.E.D. Certificates were awarded to graduates.
Those participating in the ceremony were (see class photo attached):
First Row L-R: Lydia Angle, Katherine Lucas, Graci Taylor, Leah Burgelbaugh, Mackenzie Clark, Kathleen Dunn, Jordan Massicotte, Kitana McGeshick, Summer Holt, Jamie Hensley, Rebecca Hunter
Back Row L-R: Logan Long, Lily Valenti, Harley Sherk, Wade Oien, Ayden Smith, Shea McGonigal, Mason Kivi, Owen Walters, Gauge Hebert, Matthew Turner, Abigail Hicks, Brenden Danielson
Not Pictured: Kasondra Hedrick
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Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools Scholarship Awarded to: Gauge Hebert |
The Gabe Richtig Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to:
Shea McGonigal
Presented by: Gabe Richtig's Parents Chris and Bobbi Richtig
2025 Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Kingsford High School
at 7 P.M.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Kingsford High School
at 7 P.M.
Location:
800 East E Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone:
906.779.2660 Ext. 4066
Teachers:
Tom Jayne
Dan Olkkonen
Matt Wonders
Teacher's Assistant:
Ashton Verley
800 East E Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone:
906.779.2660 Ext. 4066
Teachers:
Tom Jayne
Dan Olkkonen
Matt Wonders
Teacher's Assistant:
Ashton Verley
Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools
800 East E Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
906.779.2660
Email: [email protected]
800 East E Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
906.779.2660
Email: [email protected]
