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Scavo Campus Mission Statement

"Scavo Campus will provide educational opportunities for students that support their social, emotional, vocational, and academic needs for transition into responsible adulthood."

Multiple Education Pathways Youth video

Multiple Education Pathways are particularly important to young people in our community. Students talk frankly about why having education pathways that are outside of traditional high schools are so important and how these options have made a difference in their lives. The students refer to two existing pathways, Scavo Alternative School and Future Pathways, a credit recovery program offered by Des Moines Public Schools.

Who We Are

At Scavo, courses are offered in a flexible, non-traditional format. This means that classes are offered in a block format of one and one-half hour increments with students being able to select from ten block times. Students attend classes daily. Mondays, Wednesday and Friday students will go to their “A” classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays students will go to their “B” classes.

Classes are also smaller which promotes interaction between students and staff. Courses may be started and completed at any time during the school year. Thus, credits can be earned any time during the school year. In addition, students may earn credit for work experience through the New Horizons program. High school staff facilitate students in earning the necessary credits to qualify for a diploma from Scavo Campus; to return to a comprehensive high school if the student elects to transfer; or to earn a high school diploma through the Future Pathways program.

How We Began

The school was started in 1968... more

Scavo Campus Mission Statement

"Scavo Campus will provide educational opportunities for students that support their social, emotional, vocational, and academic needs for transition into responsible adulthood."

District Mission Statement

"The Des Moines Public Schools equips students for life
by challenging each one to achieve rigorous standards
in academics, arts and career preparation."

http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/

Des Moines Public School's Student
Acceptable Use Policy

his site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer on a PC,
or Netscape 4.0 or newer on a Mac with 800x600 resolution.

E-mail disclaimer: "Citizens who write to the district should be aware that their letters could be
opened for examination and copying by others under the Iowa Public Records Law."

1800 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone (515) 242-7589
Fax (515) 242- 7591



Phone (515) 242-7589 Fax: (515) 242-7591 1800 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50309-3382		Rich Blonigan, Principal Dr. Pearl Jefferson, Dean of Students Jennifer Silvay, Dean of Students

Gateway High School Programs Enrollment Process Scavo Campus Mission Statement "Scavo Campus will provide educational opportunities for students that support their social, emotional, vocational, and academic needs for transition into responsible adulthood." Multiple Education Pathways Youth video Multiple Education Pathways are particularly important to young people in our community. Students talk frankly about why having education pathways that are outside of traditional high schools are so important and how these options have made a difference in their lives. The students refer to two existing pathways, Scavo Alternative School and Future Pathways, a credit recovery program offered by Des Moines Public Schools. Who We Are At Scavo, courses are offered in a flexible, non-traditional format. This means that classes are offered in a block format of one and one-half hour increments with students being able to select from ten block times. Students attend classes daily. Mondays, Wednesday and Friday students will go to their “A” classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays students will go to their “B” classes. Classes are also smaller which promotes interaction between students and staff. Courses may be started and completed at any time during the school year. Thus, credits can be earned any time during the school year. In addition, students may earn credit for work experience through the New Horizons program. High school staff facilitate students in earning the necessary credits to qualify for a diploma from Scavo Campus; to return to a comprehensive high school if the student elects to transfer; or to earn a high school diploma through the Future Pathways program. How We Began The school was started in 1968... more Scavo Campus Mission Statement "Scavo Campus will provide educational opportunities for students that support their social, emotional, vocational, and academic needs for transition into responsible adulthood." District Mission Statement "The Des Moines Public Schools equips students for life by challenging each one to achieve rigorous standards in academics, arts and career preparation." http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/ Des Moines Public School's Student Acceptable Use Policy his site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer on a PC, or Netscape 4.0 or newer on a Mac with 800x600 resolution. E-mail disclaimer: "Citizens who write to the district should be aware that their letters could be opened for examination and copying by others under the Iowa Public Records Law." 1800 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Phone (515) 242-7589 Fax (515) 242- 7591