Sometimes students need a little extra help getting through the school system. Several innovative alternative education programs are designed to help students who are at risk of leaving school before graduation.

The programs include:

• SOAR — An alternative program for grades 10 through 12. Admission is based on a recommendation of the home high school counselor and an interview with program staff.
• Hope — An alternative program for suspended or expelled students. Admission is based on the recommendation from the Due Process Hearing Committee.
• The Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center — A residential detention center serving all Johnson County youth who are incarcerated. Placement is made by law enforcement or the local juvenile authority.

Visit their website for more information about the individual programs.